Founded by Swedish Lutheran settlers in Chicago in 1860, Augustana has grown from a small school educating Swedish immigrants into a selective college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college honors its roots and its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. At the same time, Augustana’s rich liberal arts environment is enhanced by diversity.

90 majors and related areas of study

Research is defined in a variety of ways depending on the opportunities within a major, field of work or study.

No matter the field, the activity provides an original contribution to the field in a way that can be shared with others. 

Examples might include:

• Conducting laboratory research with peers
• Creating a portfolio of artwork
• Composing a work of music
• Developing a market analysis as part of an internship in the Quad Cities
• Conducting bibliographical, text-based research to understand human expression across languages, times, faiths or cultures
• Conducting classroom research as part of the student teaching experience

• Our Career Coaches help students see connections between their majors & minors, interests and skills. 
• Our unique Viking Score career-readiness program helps students track experiences and prepare for career success.