Housing Agreement

Residency Requirement

As a residential university, Augustana affirms the value of living in community and therefore requires students to have an on-campus living experience. Augustana’s 2-year residency policy requires students who are are enrolled full time to reside in campus housing and purchase a residential meal plan during their first and second years unless the student meets one or more of the following criteria:

  • Students who live with a parent or legal guardian within a 20 mile radius of campus
  • A student who is married
  • A student living with and responsible for dependent child/children
  • Part time (below 12 credits) for the entire academic year
  • Graduated from high school at least two years before the commencement of the current academic year

Residency requirement is based upon the number of years a student has attended the university or experienced other post-high school experiences as opposed to academic credits earned.

Meal Plan Requirement

First- and second-year students living in campus housing are required to participate in a residential meal plan. Third- and fourth-year students must contact the Office of Student Affairs to waive the meal plan requirement or enroll in an approved meal plan.