Admission to The StepUP Program

To become enrolled in the StepUP Program, propespective students must apply to both Augsburg College and to the StepUP Program. The StepUP Program seeks men and women that are dedicated to recovery and academics without regard to race, creed, disablity, national or ethnic orgin, gender, sexual or affectional orientation, or age. The qualifications for acceptance into the StepUP Program are as follows:

Acceptance into Augsburg College by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions

In-person screening interview with a StepUP counselor

Agreement to reside within the StepUP Program floor houses on campus

Satisfactory and positive written recommendation by the applicant's most recent treatment, halfway house counselor, or another person intimately familiar with the applicant's recovery program (such as sponser), outlining the recommended continuing care plan.

A commitment to sobriety as evidenced by working a healthy recovery program

Agreement to abide by the StepUP Program contract while enrolled in the StepUP Program

If you have questions, wish to set up an interview, or go on a tour of our facilites, please visit the contact page.

Augsburg College looks for students with intelligence and character. It seeks people who can benefit from and contribute to their community, the College community, and the community at large.

Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College. The College selects students on individual merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual, or affectional orientation, or age. For information, please visit the Augsburg College Admissions page.