Civitas (Honors Program)
Intellectual challenge is at the heart of an Augustana education, as we help students become well-rounded, passionate learners. For students who desire an even more academically rigorous experience, our honors program, Civitas, bridges disciplines with an exploration of the values associated with leading a responsible life. Civitas students complete various projects about vocation—learn about a recent example.
Through foundational courses, an individual learning experience and a capstone project, Civitas students go beyond contemplation of the meaning of citizenship to develop their experiences into action locally, nationally and globally, exemplifying Augustana’s motto: Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.
Applying to Civitas
The Civitas class is limited to 40 participants and is open to students from all disciplines. Priority will be given to entering students who possess a minimum ACT score of 27 and a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average. Students meeting these requirements are invited to submit that which demonstrates their best work and provides insight into what they will contribute to the program. Submissions might include a piece of art, a written work (essay, poetry, etc), a science project, a musical composition, video, or any original work deemed appropriate.
Priority deadline for application is March 15, 2012.
You may submit your application electronically to: civitas@augie.edu. You may also submit it by postal mail to the address below. Please include the CIVITAS application with your submission.
Civitas Committee
Office of Admission
Augustana College
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
CIVITAS Acceptance
Notifications are made to students accepted to the program beginning in April. Students are asked to complete the acceptance form to accept their place in the program.