Viking Days

Homecoming at AU

Augustana University's Viking Days celebrates what it means to be a Viking. Current and past Vikings come together for a week of festivities to celebrate all things blue and gold.

Homecoming is one of Augustana’s longest-standing traditions, dating back to the first celebration in the early 1920s. Named Viking Days in 1929, this tradition remains one of the most celebrated times of the year when alumni return to reminisce, reconnect and make new memories at their alma mater. We look forward to celebrating Viking Days and making memories with you — SKOL!

Join us for the best week of the year:

✨ 2025 Viking Days |  Sept. 22-28 ✨

 

Royalty at Viking Days

Viking Days 2024 at AU


 

Latest News

Augustana University students Azam Shaik ‘25 and Gabi Jancikova ‘25 were crowned the 2024 Viking Days Royals at coronation on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Elmen Center. This is the first time in Augustana’s history that both royals are international students.

Get ready to unleash the Viking spirit! Augustana University is thrilled to kick off its 101st homecoming during Viking Days 2024, beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Augustana University students JayVian Farr ‘24 and Sam Skarstad ‘24 were crowned the 2023 Viking Days Royals at coronation on Wednesday, Sept. 20, in the Elmen Center. The coronation took place in front of a crowd of students, faculty and staff following the Viking Feast on the third day of AU's homecoming.