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
Build a housing plan around your student’s eligibility, academic timeline and the family’s ownership or rental responsibilities. This guide organizes 25 sourced questions for Augustana College.
Prepare your next decision
- Confirm the student’s campus housing obligations before signing another agreement.
- Compare the complete lease or ownership period, including breaks and the plan after graduation.
- Bring the actual property, occupancy plan and unanswered costs to your assigned professional.
Are full-time students required to live on campus?
Yes. All full-time students are required to live on campus unless they receive written permission to live off campus from Residential Life, the Student Policy Committee or the Dean of Students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which residence halls generally serve first-year students?
Andreen, Seminary and Westerlin Halls.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Where do sophomores generally live?
Sophomores live in Swanson Commons and Erickson Hall.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is the typical junior housing arrangement?
Juniors live in college-owned houses and apartments in the Augustana neighborhood, called transitional living areas (TLAs).
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is the typical senior housing arrangement?
Seniors generally live off campus.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How can a family contact Residential Life?
Residential Life lists residentiallife@augustana.edu, 309-794-2686 and text number 309-249-8008.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can a student request a housing exemption to live with a parent or guardian?
Yes. Students can request an exemption if they live at home with a parent or guardian.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What age-based housing exemption does Augustana list?
A student may request an exemption if they will be older than 22 before the fall term begins.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When should an on-campus exemption request be made?
Students should complete the exemption request before submitting the housing agreement for the upcoming school year.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What processing fee applies when an exemption is requested after a housing agreement?
A $150 processing fee applies to an on-campus exemption request received after a housing agreement has been submitted.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How long is a campus housing contract generally binding?
A student who has reserved a campus room is contracted for the entire academic year unless they graduate, withdraw or drop to part-time status.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does Augustana say about extraordinary medical or financial housing needs?
Students whose needs cannot be accommodated by the residential system, or who seek alternative housing, should contact the Dean of Students for information and assistance.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is the standard break-housing charge?
Early arrival, late stay or break housing is generally $50 per night, subject to availability.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Who may stay during breaks at no cost based on distance?
Students with a permanent address more than 400 miles from campus may sign up to remain in student housing during break periods at no cost, subject to the posted process.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Who may request transition housing between the academic year and summer or a June lease?
TLA residents with an off-campus lease beginning June 1, or students living on campus during summer, may request transition housing; permission is space-available.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What is the 2026-27 annual charge for a hall double/triple?
$6,602 per academic year, or $3,301 per semester.
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 is the 2026-27 charge for a deluxe double/triple?
$7,700 per academic year, or $3,850 per semester.
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 is the 2026-27 charge for a standard hall single?
$8,914 per academic year, or $4,457 per semester.
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 is the 2026-27 charge for a TLA single?
$10,146 per academic year, or $5,073 per semester.
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 housing deposit is charged for an academic-year campus resident?
$150 is charged to the student bill; it is refunded in July of the student’s last year in campus housing minus damage charges.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Are meal plans optional for TLA students?
Yes. Meal plans are optional for students living in TLAs.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How many students does Andreen Hall house?
Andreen Hall houses 213 students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How many students does Seminary Hall house?
Seminary Hall houses about 80 students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How many students does Westerlin Residence Center house?
Westerlin Residence Center houses 455 students in Jenny Lind, Immanuel and Westerlin wings.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How many students does Swanson Commons house?
Swanson Commons houses 239 students.
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.