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7 must-pack items: a CA's advice for incoming students
As a community advisor, Mary gets a lot of questions about dorm essentials. Here are the top seven things you shouldn't leave behind when packing to move in to your freshmen year dorm.
Newspapers
The Swenson Center has a sizeable collection of Swedish-American and Swedish-Canadian newspapers online, in print, and on microfilm.
Justin's dorm essentials
Your dorm means more than a TV and a game console. If you think you're unprepared to move in, Justin has some great advice for you.
Name Indexes, Pt 2
Name indexes to brief bios of Swedish-Americans from books on California, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, and Washington.
Organization and Lodge Records
An index to the Swedish-American organization and lodge records available at the Swenson Center.
Church Records
A listing of Swedish-American and Swedish-Canadian church records on microfilm held at the Swenson Center.
Roommates and what to bring
We encourage new students to reach out to their roommates via email or social media, etc., to get acquainted.
Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble to tour Washington and Oregon in March
Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek, will embark on a performance tour March 20-23, 2026. The tour will kick off in Chicago, Ill., and then they will continue on to perform in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore.
What to expect your first year at Augustana
No matter how big or small you think your school is, you’re going to get lost at some point. It’ll probably happen right when you move in and are still learning the campus, but it could also be during your junior year looking for a classroom you’ve never been to. Don’t panic if this happens!