Founded in 1860, Augustana is a selective, private, residential, comprehensive (liberal arts and professional) university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Central to our mission are five core values - Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service - that serve as the foundation for the university's academic and student life programs.

Come visit campus to learn more about Augustana University! Your campus visit schedule will be personally tailored to what you want to get out of your visit. Come for an individual tour given by a current student, meet with a professor in any one of the 50+ majors we offer, meet with your admissions counselor to get all your questions answered, and more! The options are endless. We can’t wait to welcome you to AU!