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Pre-enrollment earned credit for first-year students (advanced placement)
First-year students who earn college-level credit prior to the first term of enrollment at Augustana may declare up to one year of pre-enrollment credit.
Separated Student Policies
A policy that makes a special exception to a limited number of requirements for students who have been separated from the college for a period of time.
Withdrawal and Military Leave of Absence
To be officially withdrawn, a student must notify the college of his/her intent to withdraw by contacting the Office of Student Services, Founders Hall 104.
Credit Hour Policy
In accordance with Department of Education regulations and the expectations outlined by the Higher Learning Commission, Augustana College defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented in the achievement of learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement) that reasonably approximates direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work.
Transfer Student Policies
Students who transfer to Augustana fulfill, with one exception, the same requirements as students who begin their college study at Augustana. The exception is the sequence of courses designed for first-year students.
Scholastic Recognition
Graduating seniors who have earned at least 60 credits at Augustana and whose overall and Augustana grade-point averages are at least 3.50 are eligible for graduation honors.
Grading system
To be eligible for graduation, the final grade-point average must be at least 2.00 (a) in all Augustana coursework applicable to the degree and (b) in all Augustana coursework applicable to the major or minor exclusive of supporting courses.
Transfer coursework
Augustana has transfer initiatives for current students to take courses over the summer and for new students seeking to transfer to Augustana.