Get to know our vibrant and supportive community. You'll be inspired by our beautiful, ever-evolving campus and the creativity you see in our students and classrooms. 

Wherever you are on your journey to find the right college, we have a customized visit just for you.

We offer several visit days with special programming for high school students and their families.

These include:

Daily visits and tours

Admissions Session & Campus Tour

Meet with an admissions counselor and receive a student-led campus tour.

Customized Visit - Explore Augustana your way!

Want to experience more during your visit? Choose options like sitting in on a class, meeting a coach, eating in our dining hall and so much more! (This visit experience is highly recommended for high school seniors and transfer students.)

Para nuestras familias y visitantes de habla hispana, también ofrecemos tours en español. Elige la opción de un tour en español cuando te registres para tu visita a Augustana. (For our Spanish speaking families, we also offer tours in Spanish. Select the option for a Spanish tour when you register for your visit to Augustana.)

Register for a visit

Fall Visit Day

Discover the beauty of Augustana's campus in the fall at our Fall Visit Day! Join us for a day of exploration as we introduce you to the life-changing opportunities at Augustana College.

Your day will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

The next Fall Visit Day is Oct. 11, 2025.

Learn more: Fall Visit Day

→ Register: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

Academic Scholarship Day

Visit Augustana College and participate on an Academic Scholarship Day and you could achieve an extra $1,000 grant a year for four years. 

Your day will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

Learn more: Academic Scholarship Day

→ Register: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

→ Register: Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

Viking Visit and Instant Decision Day

Viking Visit

For non-applied students, high school juniors and sophomores

Spend the day exploring campus on a student-led tour, learn about the admissions and financial aid process and hear from CORE about how they connect students with ways to achieve their career goals.

→ Register: Monday, Nov. 3 (Viking Visit)

→ Register: Friday, Dec. 5 (Viking Visit)

→ Register: Monday, Jan. 19 (Viking Visit)

Instant Decision Day

For applied students

Students who complete their Fall 2026 admission application one week prior to their visit will receive their admission decision in-person during their visit. Students will also explore campus on a student-led tour, enjoy lunch in the dining hall and learn what it is like to be a Viking during a student panel discussion.

→ Register: Monday, Nov. 3 (Instant Decision Day)

→ Register: Friday, Dec. 5 (Instant Decision Day)

→ Register: Monday, Jan. 19 (Instant Decision Day)

Learn more: Viking Visit and Instant Decision Day

Spring Preview Days

High school sophomores and juniors are invited to visit campus for one of our Spring Preview Days. The 2026 dates are March 16, March 23 and March 26.

Events begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Gerber Center for Student Life.

Learn more: Spring Preview Days

→ Register: Monday, March 16, 2026

→ Register: Monday, March 23, 2026

→ Register: Thursday, March 26, 2026

It Begins With A

It Begins with A is a tradition at Augustana. And it's a celebration! It's a day for admitted students to meet others who have chosen Augustana, and those still deciding.

Learn more: It Begins With A

→ Register: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Summer Visit Days

Summer is a great time to get to know Augustana College. Whether it’s your first college visit or you’re just checking another box on your list of campuses to see, these events are for you.

2026 visit days are June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20 and July 27.

Events begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Gerber Center for Student Life.

Learn more: Summer Visit Days

→ Register: Monday, June 22, 2026

→ Register: Monday, June 29, 2026

→ Register: Monday, July 13, 2026

→ Register: Monday, July 20, 2026

→ Register: Monday, July 27, 2026

More ways to connect

Find an Admissions Ambassador

Explore student ambassador profiles and connect with someone who shares your interests!

• Into the arts? Chat with an ambassador involved in music, theatre or studio art!
• Passionate about athletics? Get insights from a student-athlete!
• Love research, service or leadership? Connect with someone who's been there!

Request a virtual information session

Learn about campus life, academics, the admissions process and more.

Meet with an admissions counselor

Your admissions counselor will be your guide throughout the application process. Connect with your counselor and get answers to questions about the applying for admission and financial aid, plus any other questions you have about life on campus, opportunities and more.