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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
1 entries Aug 22 → Dec 15, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
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A B O S T U V W A
ASA Augustana Student Association, the student government body.
Augie The universal nickname for Augustana University and its community. B
Bergs Bergsaker Hall, a primary residence hall for first-year students. O
Ole The name of the Augustana Viking mascot. S
SALT Serving and Learning Together, a student organization focused on community service.
SKOL A student spirit group dedicated to supporting Augustana athletics.
Sub Co Sub Connection, a retail dining option offering made-to-order sandwiches. T
The Commons The Ordal Dining Hall located within the Morrison Commons building.
The Green The central grassy area on campus used for student activities and relaxation.
The Pit The lower level of the Morrison Commons, often used for casual dining and socializing.
The Towers The collective name for Granskou and Stavig Halls, the tallest residence buildings on campus.
Tuve Tuve Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students. U
UBG Union Board of Governors, the student-led organization that plans campus events. V
Viking Days The university's annual homecoming week celebration.
Viking Grounds The on-campus coffee shop serving Starbucks products. W
Wag Wagoner Hall, a residence hall often housing upperclassmen. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
Augie Access A post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Canvas The learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
chick_fil_a Chick-fil-A
FSC The Froiland Science Complex, housing science classrooms and labs.
Madsen The Madsen Center, which houses the education, social work, and nursing departments.
market_cstore Market Cstore
ordal_dining_hall Ordal Dining Hall
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The Elmen The Elmen Center, the main facility for athletics, recreation, and physical education.
The Mik Mikkelsen Library, the primary campus library.
Viking Card The official student identification card used for building access and meal plans.
Viking Central The online portal used by students for registration, grades, and financial information.
viking_grounds_starbucks Viking Grounds (Starbucks) Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 22, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 16 approved campus terms and 13 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.
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Campus News Latest updates from Augustana University
Augustana University welcomes record-breaking student body for academic year 2026-27 Augustana University has welcomed a total of 2,652 students, marking the largest student body in the university's 166-year history.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More Augustana University Announces Fourth Annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium The colloquium will feature distinguished scholars Drs. Robert P. George and Cornel West on October 15.
Sep 3, 2026
Read More Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Features 2015 Augustana Alumnus, Sioux Falls SculptureWalk Artist The gallery welcomes back Jacob Harvey '15 for his exhibition 'Old History: The First Ten Years'.
Sep 2, 2026
Read More Center for Western Studies at Augustana University Names New Leader Dr. Jon K. Lauck has been named the next executive director of the Center for Western Studies.
Sep 1, 2026
Read More Augustana Holds Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for Foundation Heights The university dedicated Foundation Heights, a new $12 million apartment building for students.
Aug 26, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Augustana University
Chapel of Reconciliation Dedication September 18, 2026
A special moment in Augustana's history to dedicate the newly renovated and expanded Chapel of Reconciliation.
Faculty Recital: Matt Kowalczyk, bassoon September 18, 2026
Matt Kowalczyk, bassoon, will perform a recital.
Women's Tennis vs. Carroll September 18, 2026
The Augustana women's tennis team plays Carroll.
Explore AU September 19, 2026
Campus tour with a student ambassador, connection with faculty and admission counselors, and lunch.
Football vs. Minnesota State Moorhead September 19, 2026
Viking Football game vs. Minnesota State Moorhead.
Women's Soccer vs. Nebraska Wesleyan September 19, 2026
The Augustana women's soccer team plays Nebraska Wesleyan.
Women's Tennis vs. Carthage September 20, 2026
The women's tennis team plays Carthage.
Women's Volleyball vs. Coe September 22, 2026
The women's volleyball team plays Coe.
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