Mid-August, 2012—Fall season varsity athletes should contact their coach and request the early arrival date for their sport

August 19, 2012—Norwegian nursing exchange students arrive for Pre-Program Orientation

August 28, 2012—All other international students arrive on this date

August 29- September 2, 2012—International Student Orientation

September 2-4, 2012—All Student Orientation

September 5, 2012—First day of classes

September 14-16, 2012—Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mountain. and Badlands National Park Excursion

Late September, 2012—Visit to Native American Reservation

October 20-23, 2012—Fall Break—No classes

November 21-25, 2012—Thanksgiving Break—No classes

December 8, 2012—Minneapolis/St. Paul Excursion—Mall of America

December 18, 2012—Last Day of Final Exams for Fall Semester

January 7, 2013—First Day of Interim Term

January 30, 2013—Last Day of Interim Term

January 31 - February 5, 2013—Interim Break—No classes

February 6, 2013—First Day of Classes for Spring Semester

March 9-17, 2013—Spring Break—No classes—Ski trip in the Rocky Mountains with the Augustana Outdoor Club

March 29-April 1, 2013—Easter Break—No classes

April 13, 2013—Excursion to Omaha—Henry Doorly Zoo and the Old Market

May 23, 2013—Last day of final exams

May 25, 2013—Graduation ceremony