CAO - Auggie Days
Dates
Saturday, September 1 - Saturday, September 8, 2012
What is Auggie Days?
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year students designed to complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Is Auggie Days required?
Yes. The first four days of Auggie Days (September 1-4) are required for all incoming first-year students who will be starting at Augsburg College in fall 2011. September 4 is "First Year/First Day" and marks the first day of AugSem classes for first-year students. Students are then encouraged to attend the programming for the remaining four days of Auggie days (September 5-8) around their scheduled fall semester classes.
Transfer students are not required to attend Auggie Days but are welcome to attend specific programming that may be beneficial to their transition to Augsburg College. For more information transfer students should contact Campus Activities and Orientation - Orientation Programs at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100.
How do students register for Auggie Days?
Registration for Auggie Days is not required. More information about Auggie Days will be provided during your SOAR session.
When and where is check-in for Auggie Days?
For students who will be living on campus in fall 2012, check in for Auggie Days and residence hall move-in will be at the same time. Check in will take place on Saturday, September 1 between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Students will receive information on their specific move-in time from Campus Activities and Orientation. For additional housing questions, please contact Housing Specialist Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1488.
For information about move-in times for international students, contact James Trelstad-Porter at porter@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1686.
Students who are commuting to campus in fall 2012 should arrive by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 1 for the welcome dinner. This is the official start to Auggie Days and will be held in the Quad.
When do students living on campus in the fall move into their residence halls?
As stated above, students will be moving into their residence halls on Saturday, September 1 between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. International students may be required to move in on a different date and/or at a different time. Students will receive information on their specific move-in time from Campus Activities and Orientation. For additional housing questions, please contact Housing Specialist Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1488.
Can parents attend Auggie Days?
No. Auggie Days is specifically designed for incoming first-year students. However, the welcome dinner on Saturday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Quad is for all incoming first-year students and their parents. After the welcome dinner, parents are welcome to stay and explore the Augsburg campus and surrounding community or leave while students begin their participation in Auggie Days.
Where is parking available during Auggie Days?
From Saturday, September 1 through Tuesday, September 4, parking is free of charge in all designated Augsburg College parking lots (with the exception of several lots surrounding the residence halls on Saturday, September 1). After the start of classes on Wednesday, September 5, parking is available in Augsburg College parking lots by permit only; however, city street parking is available. A map of parking lots on campus can be found here.
Additional questions?
For any questions or concerns regarding Auggie Days, please contact Campus Activities and Orientation - Orientation Programs at orientat@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1100.
