The student program includes a “town hall” meeting with the dean of the College, a session on academic success, time to connect with campus organizations and academic departments at the “showcase,” and an introduction to technology resources as well as public safety. SOAR also includes special sessions for parents and guardians.

At SOAR, new students meet their student orientation leaders. These leaders will guide new students through orientation and serve as peer advisers throughout the fall semester. Students are organized into “neighborhood” groups that meet during the two-day orientation and go on excursions to learn about the neighborhoods surrounding campus.

Orientation activities continue with Auggie Days, a week-long series of events that begins with move-in day on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Welcome new Auggies and families!

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The student program includes a “town hall” meeting with President Pribbenow, learning about academic success, connecting with campus organizations and academic departments at the “showcase,” receiving their fall class schedules, and an introduction to technology resources as well as public safety.

At SOAR, new students connect with orientation leaders, students who will guide them through orientation and serve as peer advisers in their first semester on campus. Students are organized into “neighborhood” groups that meet throughout the two-day orientation and also go on neighborhood excursions to learn about the areas surrounding campus.

SOAR also includes special sessions for parents and guardians. Sally Daniels ’79, director of parent and family relations as well as a mom to two Auggie daughters, enjoys helping other parents with the transition to college life. “In my experience, parents come to SOAR to both support their soon-to-be Auggie and to confirm their own decision. The good news here is that’s exactly what happens.”

Daniels says that at SOAR, parents learn firsthand about Augsburg’s strong faculty and staff and come away feeling good about their decision. “The connection parents see in their students from the start of SOAR to the end is really powerful.”

Activities and orientation for new students continue with Auggie Days, a series of events held in the week before classes begin. Though some new students will move into the residence halls early, many will make the big move to campus on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Welcome new Auggies and families!

New Auggie Facts and Figures (as of July 18, 2011 – subject to change)

547 students deposited including first-year, international, and Day transfers

42 percent of the incoming class are first generation college students

24.5 percent have participated in a college readiness program like TRiO, Admission Possible, or AVID

325 are from Minnesota with the rest hailing from 18 other states and 6 other countries including Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Germany, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Vietnam

Outside of Minnesota, the state most represented in the incoming class is Wisconsin with 22 students. The next is Florida with 5 students – you missed our Florida-like weather!

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Highlights of welcome week include Auggie Days, a full schedule of events designed to help new Day students learn about life in the city and how to make the best of their time at Augsburg. Students will take trips to Target, the State Fair, and area museums. The will also learn note-taking strategies and how to manage their time and money. Auggie Days is sponsored by the staff and students of Campus Activities and Orientation.

For the second year, Augsburg will hold two opening convocation ceremonies. The first will be held Tuesday, September 2 and will provide the official welcome for new first-year, transfer, and international program students. The September 6 ceremony, held between the Saturday morning and afternoon class sessions, will welcome adult undergraduate and graduate program students to campus.

Faculty and Staff Events

New Faculty and Staff Orientation

Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marshall Room and Johnson Conference Room, OGC

Full agendas available at

Ice Cream Social (Community Time)

All are encouraged to meet new faculty and staff over sprinkles and chocolate sauce.

Tuesday, August 26

3:45 p.m.

East Commons, Christensen Center

Undergraduate Day Events

Move-In

Just like it sounds — new and returning students will make Augsburg their home away from home. Refreshments and joviality provided all day by Augsburg faculty and staff.

Saturday, August 30

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Auggie Days “Route Augsburg”

Nine days of non-stop fun, food, activities, and all the information you can process!

Saturday, August 30 – Sunday, September 7

Contact Campus Activities & Orientation for a complete schedule.

Opening Convocation

Tuesday, September 2

10:30 a.m. (new students line up at 10 a.m. in Murphy Square)

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

City Service Day Lunch and Projects

Tuesday, September 2

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Quad (lunch) and various locations (service projects)

Augsburg for Adults Events

New Student Orientation

Meet the President, eat some food, learn about our excellent library, and find out exactly what AugNet can do for you.

Tuesday, August 26 or Thursday, August 28

4-7 p.m.

Oren Gateway Center lobby

Welcome Weekend

Find your way with the assistance of Augsburg students, staff, and administrators. That’s right — the President may in fact lead you to class.

Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6

Before classes

Various locations

Opening Convocation

Saturday, September 6

Noon

Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center

Welcome Back Lunch

For all weekend undergraduate and graduate students.

Saturday, September 6

12:30 p.m.

Quad

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Throughout the week, students will learn and talk about issues relevant to college life, such as academic preparation, diversity and social responsibility, getting involved on campus, and making healthy lifestyle choices. Plus, students will have numerous opportunities to meet other first-year students and engage in campus entertainment events.

While students are unpacking, there will be three Parent and Family Orientation sessions available for parents to attend on Saturday, Sept. 3. Parents are also invited to attend the “Welcome to Augsburg BBQ” on Saturday, from 4-6 p.m.

For a list of all activities and times go to:

Contact the Department of Campus Activities and Orientation at 612-330-1100.

Auggie Days Parking

All Augsburg Parking lots will be available for you to park your car in. There will be no ticketing on move-in day or during the Auggie Days program. Ticketing will begin on Wednesday, September 5, the first day of classes. Note that some street parking on campus is actually city street parking. The city of Minneapolis is always enforcing all green and white signs, so please abide by them at all times.

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