LOCAL REALTOR
Emilie Lawrence
REALTOR, Epique Realty
Augustana-area real estate guidance
FINANCING
Heather Egger
Empeople Credit Union · NMLS #1686536
Financing support
The short answer
Plan the campus visit, documents and housing timeline before committing from a distance. This guide organizes 25 sourced questions for Augustana College.
Prepare your next decision
- Identify the exact campus destination and check the actual trip from each home.
- Review source-dated residency, housing and transportation guidance for the applicable term.
- Verify the property, lease or purchase documents and local contact before sending funds.
When do new international students arrive for fall 2026?
Aug. 23-24, 2026.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do returning international students arrive for fall 2026?
Aug. 27, 2026.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do new domestic students arrive for fall 2026?
Aug. 28, 2026.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do returning domestic students arrive for fall 2026?
Aug. 30, 2026.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do fall 2026 classes begin?
Aug. 31, 2026.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do halls close for winter break?
Halls close at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, and the winter-break period runs through Jan. 3, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026, 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do halls reopen after winter break?
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do J-term 2027 classes begin?
Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do J-term 2027 classes end?
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When is new international student spring move-in?
Jan. 28-29, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When is new domestic student spring move-in?
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do continuing students return for spring 2027?
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do spring 2027 classes begin?
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When is spring break 2027 and when do halls close?
Spring break is Saturday, March 20 through Monday, March 29; halls close at noon March 20 and reopen March 29.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When do halls close at the end of spring 2027?
Saturday, May 22 at noon; students participating in commencement activities have a May 24 noon close.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2027. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When may students move into summer housing in 2026?
Students not currently on campus can move in May 30; spring residents may move directly to the summer assignment once the room is clean.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When should students not living on campus in fall move out of summer housing?
No later than Aug. 8.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What summer-housing rate was listed for 2026?
$190 per week.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What early-arrival accommodation is available to domestic students traveling more than 400 miles?
They may arrive one day early at no cost, unless they are arriving as part of an early-arrival group.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What early-arrival accommodation applies to returning international students?
They may arrive five days before the first August class day and stay until the Monday after spring commencement at no cost.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Who may remain in student housing during breaks at no cost based on housing insecurity?
Students experiencing homelessness may sign up to remain in student housing during break periods at no cost.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Who may remain during breaks at no cost for athletic reasons?
Students competing in intercollegiate athletics during break periods may sign up to remain in student housing at no cost.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Is medical transportation within the Quad Cities available to students?
Yes. Transportation for medical, dental, optical, pharmaceutical or psychological services within the Quad Cities is free; an Augustana ID is required and the listed scheduling number is 309-788-8182.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What 2026-27 health-insurance rates are listed for international students?
$552 for non-athletes and $690 for athletes.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026-27. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What office supports international students with immigration, academic and transitional matters?
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) provides immigration advising, academic advising, social, emotional and transitional support, and global-competence advocacy.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Sources & editorial context
University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of Augustana College.
Get help with your next decision
Emilie Lawrence, REALTOR at Epique Realty, is the local real estate contact. Heather Egger, Empeople Credit Union, NMLS #1686536, is the financing contact.