Here are some frequently asked questions that often come up regarding room selection. If you have additional questions or concerns, contact studentaffairs@augie.edu.
Room Selection
Q: I'm a current first-year student. Can I live with my friend who is a current third-year student?
A: Yes! You can room with students of any year.
Q: I want to live in a Wagoner Hall suite with my three friends. Can all four of us sign up together?
A: If you and three others are hoping to live in a suite together, you can sign up with your roommate. You will need to let your suite mates know which room you selected so they can elect the adjoining suite at their appointment time.
Q: I will be studying abroad during the fall semester. What should I do?
A: You can email studentaffairs@augie.edu to let us know about your situation. We will help you identify a space for the spring.
Q: What happens if there aren’t any rooms left when I arrive on Room Selection Day?
A: We anticipate having enough bed space for everyone who lives on campus, however, we expect to be very full so most students should plan to reside in a double space with a roommate.
Q: What if I don't get the kind of housing I want?
A: During Room Selection Day, you can add your name to a waitlist after signing up for a room. We will try to offer spaces to students on the waiting list as they become available, but there is no guarantee your preferred space will become available.
Residency Requirement/Living Off Campus
Q: Who is required to live on campus?
A: Augustana requires all first- and second-year students to live on campus. Your high school graduation date, not your academic classification based upon credits, is used to determine your classification in relation to the 2-year residency requirement.
Q: I'm currently a first-year student but will be a junior by credits at the start of next year. Am I eligible to sign up for East Hall, apartments or theme houses?
A: No. For housing purposes, your class year is determined by the year you graduated high school, not by credit hours earned.
Q: How do I get approval to move off campus if I am a first- or second-year student?
A: Please visit Living Off-Campus for information about off-campus approvals.
Housing Contract
Q: Do I have to sign a housing contract on Room Selection Day?
A: Yes. Everyone who signs up for a space on campus will need to fill out a housing contract on Room Selection Day.
Q: Can I cancel my housing contract if I change my mind about living on campus?
A: First- and second-year students are required to live on campus unless approved by Student Affairs. Third-year students and above may cancel their housing by June 1 of the contract year without penalty. After June 1, students who cancel will receive a $400 cancellation fee and forfeiture of their $100 housing deposit.
Housing Options
Q: Who can live in apartments or theme houses?
A: These housing options are available to third-year students and above.
Q: What if I am married or have a family? Can we live on campus?
A: Yes! Costello Hall is an apartment complex designed with you in mind. Costello houses married students, students with families. If you are interested in Costello Hall, contact Student Affairs to inquire about availability and the application process.
