Augsburg UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Minneapolis, MN. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Summer Session 2026

The semester, explained for Augsburg University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Summer Session 2026
Campus terms
26
Local details
25

Academic calendar

Summer Session 2026 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

4 entries
  1. Summer Session 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 Time 1
  3. Fall 2026 Full Semester
  4. Fall 2026 Time 2

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Campus language

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26 terms

A

A-mail
The daily campus-wide announcement email that students are expected to check for updates.
ABO
Augsburg Business Organization, a student group for those interested in business and networking.
ADSG
Augsburg Day Student Government, the primary governing body for undergraduate students.
ALAS
Association of Latin American Students, a cultural and social student organization.
Anderson
Anderson Hall, a residence hall typically housing sophomores and upper-division students.
ASAC
Augsburg Student Activities Council, the student-led organization that plans campus events.
ASAO
Augsburg Student Accounting Organization, a professional development club for accounting students.
Auggie
The official nickname for an Augsburg student, athlete, or community member.
Auggie Burger
A signature burger served in the Commons dining hall, often a student favorite.
Auggie Pride
A common phrase used to express school spirit and community identity.
AugNet
The university's internal network and portal for academic records and registration.

E

Einstein's
The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated in the Christensen Center.

I

Inside Augsburg
The central web portal used by students to access email, Moodle, and campus news.

K

Kafe
The Kafe in the Hagfors Center, known for coffee and light snacks.
Kafe 424
The coffee shop located within the Hagfors Center.

L

Luther
Luther Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upper-division students.

M

Mort
Mortensen Hall, an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.

N

Nabo
A cafe in the Oren Gateway Center offering sandwiches, snacks, and coffee.

O

Oren
Oren Gateway Center, a mixed-use building containing student housing and classrooms.

P

PASU
Pan-Afrikan Student Union, a student organization supporting the African diaspora.

Q

QSU
Queer Student Union, an organization for LGBTQIA+ students and allies.

T

The Commons
The main cafeteria located on the second floor of the Christensen Center.
The Echo
The student-run newspaper of Augsburg University.
The Link
The physical building and skyway connector between Urness and Mortensen Halls.

U

Urness
Urness Hall, the primary residence hall for first-year students.
UrnMort
The shared lobby and connection point between Urness Tower and Mortensen Hall.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

25 details
A-Mail
The daily campus-wide email newsletter containing important announcements and events.
Academic Alert
A formal notification sent by faculty to students and advisors regarding academic performance concerns.
Auggie Pass
A transit pass providing students with unlimited access to Metro Transit buses and light rail.
AugPost
The campus mail and copy center located in the Christensen Center.
CC
Christensen Center, the central student union building housing dining, the bookstore, and student lounges.
Christensen
The Christensen Center, the university's student union and hub.
DPS
The Department of Public Safety, responsible for campus security and emergency response.
einstein_bros_bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels
FC
Foss Center, which houses the chapel and communication/theater departments.
Hagfors
The Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion.
HC
Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion, the university's flagship academic building.
Inside Augsburg
The central web portal for accessing student accounts, grades, and campus news.
Lindell
The James G. Lindell Library.
LL
Lindell Library, the main campus library and study space.
Moodle
The online learning management system used for course assignments and materials.
nabo
Nabo
OGC
Oren Gateway Center, a mixed-use building containing housing, Nabo, and the StepUP program.
Old Main
The historic central academic building housing various humanities departments.
OM
Old Main, the historic original building of the campus, now used for classrooms and offices.
ShareShop
A campus resource where students can pick up their transit passes and find sustainable goods.
Si Melby
Si Melby Hall, the main gymnasium and athletic facility.
StepUP
The university's nationally recognized collegiate recovery program for students in recovery from addiction.
Sverdrup
Sverdrup Hall, housing various academic departments and administrative offices.
The Link
The skyway and tunnel system that connects major campus buildings, essential for winter travel.
the_commons
The Commons

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Summer Session 2026 runs Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
26 approved campus terms and 25 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Minneapolis for Augsburg University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Minneapolis.

Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

100

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

77

Bikeability

83

Public Transit

Metro Transit buses, METRO light rail

Nearest Airports

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

45.4°F

Avg Snowfall

54.4 in

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Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot A

surface_lot • Limited

Visitor permits only.

Lot B

surface_lot • Limited

Residential and commuter student parking.

Luther Underground

garage • Permit only

Semester rate: $470; Year rate: $1,400.

Oren Gateway Underground

garage • Permit only

Semester rate: $505; Year rate: $1,515.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Augsburg University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Anderson Hall

Room types: double, single

Luther Hall

Room types: double, single

Mortensen Hall

Room types: double, single

Oren Gateway Center

Capacity: 106

Room types: 2 Bedroom/4 Person Apartment, 4 Bedroom/4 Person/2 Bath Apartment, Studio, 2 Bedroom/2 Person/1 Bath Apartment, 1 Bedroom/2 Person Flat, 1 Bedroom/1 Person Flat, Single Bedroom StepUp Flat

Urness Hall

Room types: double, single

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@augsburgu.edu

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