You’ve been to college before, but every school has its own way of doing things. Transfer-mation, the orientation for Day transfer students, will get you moving in the right direction. If you are a weekend or evening student, the Augsburg for Adults office will hold an orientation open house for you before the start of the trimester. You should also make friends with a counselor in the Enrollment Center (the “EC”) in Sverdrup Hall. They can help you with payments, registration, financial aid, and all the business of being an Auggie.
There are many ways to get involved in campus life. Can you write? Are you into Medieval history? Do you speak Spanish? Check out our campus organizations to find a club or group to join. In your free time, we encourage you to attend an athletic event or see one of our great plays or concerts offered throughout the year. Use your Augsburg ID for free or discounted tickets!
For Commuters
Parking
If you’re a commuter, we know one of your most important questions is, "Where do I park!?" These are our suggestions:
- Purchase your parking permit from the Department of Public Safety.
- Get out your campus map. If you don’t have one in a folder or an envelope, check out our cool interactive map.
- Lot L, which is by the football field on the east side of campus, is just off the Cedar-Riverside exit from I-94. Park there, lock your car, and walk between the field and Kennedy Center.
- Did you lock your car? While you’re double checking, make sure to put your laptop, gym bag, and other valuables in the trunk.
- Walk through Murphy Park (Minneapolis’ first park), stop in Christensen to get coffee at Cooper’s, say hi to your friends, and check your email.
- Go to class.
Lot L is the best lot for commuters, and there is almost always an open space. If you come to campus early or you’re lucky, you can park in Lot D (a.k.a. the Tennis Court lot) or Lot K by the Ice Arena. Your commuter permit also allows you to park in the designated areas on 21st Ave. S. and 8th St. S. Be sure you’re on the blocks marked with the Augsburg Commuter Parking signs. All other street parking is monitored by the City of Minneapolis, so you will get a ticket if you are parked there beyond the posted times.
Eating
You gotta eat! A’viands, our campus foodservice provider, provides quick and satisfying dining options throughout the day and offers several flexible meal plans. Their website even tells you how to cut an onion without crying!
If you want to walk a bit, there are many great restaurants close to campus. This great map will help you locate a place that suits your palette. We suggest you don’t move your car during the day, especially if you were lucky enough to get a sweet parking spot.
Storing your Stuff
If you don’t want to lug 20 pounds of books around, there are lockers available for commuters. Reserve a free locker in the Science building by contacting Campus Activities and Orientation at 612-330-1488. Or drop a quarter into one of the red lockers located on the second floor of Christensen by the ATM, and it's yours for the day.
