Why Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 applied early
When Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 from Davenport, Iowa, sat in on a conversation between a professor and a pre-med student, she knew Augustana was the place.
Applying to Augustana early
If you know Augustana is the college for you
Early Decision: Early Decision applicants who complete the admission application by Nov. 1, submit required application materials (official high school transcript and secondary school report) and complete an admissions interview will receive an admissions and scholarship decision by Nov. 15.
The tuition deposit deadline for Early Decision is Dec. 15.
This is a binding commitment recommended for students who are sure to enroll if accepted. Students who choose to apply Early Decision must complete the Early Decision Agreement Form. This form is part of both the Common Application and the Augustana Application. Tuition deposits are due Dec. 15.
An Early Decision applicant will automatically qualify for the $1,000 Early Filers Award if the FAFSA is submitted to Augustana by Jan. 15.
Early Decision applicants gain the following benefits:
- Early housing selection
- Early access to the parking lottery
- CORE coach meeting prior to enrollment
- Early Decision SWAG package
- Early course registration
- Priority scholarship consideration and minimum scholarship of $29,500 annually for campus residents with a full meal plan and a qualifying visit to campus
- A GOLD (graduates of the last decade) mentor
Note: If you already have applied Early Action or Regular Decision but would like to change to Early Decision, you may do so by Nov. 1. Email admissions@augustana.edu for more information.
Hear from students who applied early to Augustana
Why Leo Kopplin '28 applied early
Although Leo Kopplin had been around Augustana’s campus throughout his life, each official visit offered something new and exciting. What solidified his choice was Augustana's supportive culture.
Why Maggie Tracy '28 applied early
Though the idea of committing early can be scary, Maggie Tracy '28 from Champaign, Ill., said the moment she stepped foot on campus, she knew.
If you're still considering a variety of colleges
Consider these options from Augustana:
Early Action: Complete your application by Nov. 1 to receive an admissions decision by Dec. 20. Tuition deposits are due May 1.
A student will automatically qualify for the $1,000 FAFSA Filers Grant if the FAFSA is submitted to Augustana by the deadline. The FAFSA Filers Grant is renewable with FAFSA completion by the deadline each year (typically within one month of the form's release). Students may receive this award regardless of financial need.
Regular Decision: Complete your application by April 1. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis starting in early January. Financial aid decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting in Feb. through April 1. Tuition deposits are due May 1. (If you already have applied Regular Decision but would like to change to Early Decision or Early Action, you may do so by Nov. 1. Email admissions@augustana.edu for more information.)
A Regular Decision applicant will automatically qualify for the $1,000 FAFSA Filers Grant if the FAFSA is submitted to Augustana by the deadline. The FAFSA Filers Grant is renewable with FAFSA completion by the deadline each year (typically within one month of the form's release). Students may receive this award regardless of financial need.