As Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences integrates into Augustana College, we want you to know your academic journey continues as planned, and you are fully welcome here.
Strengthening health care education
Your clinical training remains central to your program. That does not change.
Augustana and Trinity have partnered for years through programs such as the direct-entry 2+2 nursing pathway. This next step builds on an established academic relationship and shared commitment to preparing health care professionals for the region.
As part of Augustana College, you are now connected to a broader academic community grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. This includes expanded library access, interdisciplinary expertise and campus-wide academic support that complements your professional preparation.
Clinical excellence remains at the core. The liberal arts deepens it.
Beginning July 1, and in some cases prior, you’ll gain access to Augustana resources, spaces and support services designed to strengthen your success. This page will guide you through what to expect and how to engage.
You belong here.
What to expect
Transition timeline
- Now: You remain a student of Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences and gain access to Augustana resources and campus services, including library access, academic support and student life programming.
- 2026–2028: Integration milestones are completed as regulatory approvals are finalized.
Parking at Augustana: Trinity students should use the public parking areas around campus. These are typically street parking spaces on the perimeter of campus. You can also use faculty and staff parking spaces after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. These spaces can be found on the college's interactive map. If you plan to meet with a specific person on campus and are not sure where to park, or if you need assistance with directions, please call Augustana's Police and Public Safety office at 309-794-7711.
What stays the same
- Your academic program continues as planned.
- Your graduation timeline remains intact.
- Your clinical experiences and faculty relationships remain in place.
- Your status as a student of Trinity College of Nursing doesn't change.
For detailed program or policy questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Academic support and resources
- Academic help
- Library
- Dean of Students
- Police and Public Safety
- Request a Trinity transcript
- Trinity college catalog
Campus services
- Augustana Bookstore
- Parking information
- Augie Alerts and Omnilert app
- Dining services
- Augustana campus map
- When to use Augustana or Trinity credentials
Student life and engagement
- Office of Student Life (OSL)
- Student groups
- Club Hub (student group activities)
- Campus recreation
- Intramurals (use Augustana login)
- Office of Student Cultural Connection (OSCC)
- Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS)
There’s so much to do at Augustana
We look forward to welcoming you on campus! There is so much to do and explore at Augustana. We welcome you to make use of the spaces and support available to you.
CELTS event: Rock Island: For All the Right ReasonsDiscover how to design and navigate ethical, high-impact community-engaged learning projects that benefit local partners without overextending your students. |
Free confidential STI testing with The ProjectThe Office of Student Cultural Connection, in partnership with The Project of the Quad Cities, is running free, confidential STI and HIV testing for students. Sexual health items, literature, and resources will also be distributed to students. |
Wednesday 8:31 Evening ChapelThis is a half-hour service with communion, followed by fellowship and snacks. Augustana alumna Rev. Liz Kuster of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Andover will officiate communion. (Rain location: Ascension Chapel) |
Mahjong Club meetingMahjong Club invites everyone to play Mahjong, a Chinese board game, every Wednesday in the Denkmann basement. |
Women's Soccer vs. North CentralThe women's soccer team plays North Central. |
'The Dining Room'A.R. Gurney’s "The Dining Room" follows a collection of interrelated stories of American families spanning eight decades, taking place in different dining rooms. Some stories are funny, some touching, and some rueful. |
Frieze Lecture: 'Deism and its Influence on America's Founders'Dr. Eric Stewart, professor and chair of religion, will present "Deism and its Influence on America's Founders." This year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses. |
CELTS at Trinity College: Gradebook FeaturesLearn how to manage weighted grades, clinical Pass/Fail grading setups, and publish official grade reports. |
Jummah PrayerJoin the Muslim Student Association for weekly prayers on the third floor of Olin Hall. |
Info Session: French in DijonAre you interested in French language, culture and literature? Join Dr. Kiki Kosnick to learn more about a summer program in Dijon, France! |
Part of a stronger health care future
This partnership strengthens health care education in the Quad Cities and expands pathways into high-demand professions. Together, Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences are building a stronger regional health care workforce and you are part of that future.
"Our goal is simple: your education continues seamlessly and your opportunities expand." — Andrea Talentino, president of Augustana College
"This marks a transformational moment for nursing education in the Quad Cities." — Dr. Tracy Poelvoorde, chancellor of Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences
We look forward to welcoming you more fully in the months ahead and sharing additional opportunities to engage across the Augustana community.