Gustavus has created a new “Make Your Life Count” website that includes a variety of feature stories exemplifying the College’s new brand position launched last month. The stories celebrate Gustavus students, alumni, faculty, staff, programs, events, and organizations. The website may be accessed from the Gustavus homepage by clicking on the “Make Your Life Count” [...]
Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service [...]
The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to the distance to their homes may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Halls close for Thanksgiving Recess at 9 a.m. – Nov. 25 Halls re-open [...]
Numerous opportunities are available for students to get involved on campus. If students say they are bored or not feeling connected, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the many events and the more than 100 recognized organizations, more than 30 theatre, arts, and music organizations, and 40 intramural and club sports [...]
One of the first steps toward graduation for students is choosing a major. With 60 majors and 15 pre-professional programs to choose from, it is very common for students to switch majors or add a minor. Approximately 25% of students have more than one major, although this is not necessary. For more information on the [...]
“Mini” Flu Shot Clinic *Seasonal Influenza Vaccine* When: Monday, October 5th, 2009 Time: 9:30am Where: Gustavus Health Service Office Cost: $20 cash/check or bill insurance For SPEEDY check-in bring a copy of your insurance card (front and back) Methods of Payment: Cash Personal Check (payable to Gustavus Adolphus College) Bill to medical insurance (student must bring a copy of the front and back of the [...]
Staff members in the Office of Residential Life invite parents of first-year students to review “Your First 100 Days.” This calendar represents a compilation of events and activities for a student’s first 100 days at Gustavus. Each item has been selected to provide first-year students with the opportunity to make connections and develop skills that [...]
The Gustie Guide is a compendium of information about College people, programs, policies and services. The Guide serves as a valuable resource for students as they seek to learn about College expectations, get engaged within the campus and local community, explore academic and co-curricular opportunities, or search for assistance in addressing a wide range of [...]
The last few weeks of school are here. Students have anxiety about final exams and papers. Students who do not have other plans for the summer are busy finding summer employment. The reality of graduation brings mixed emotions for most seniors, sadness over leaving friends or relationships, anxiety about finding a job or starting graduate [...]
The Alumni Association has made health insurance products available to meet the needs of new grads no longer covered by school or parental policies, usually at a lower cost than other alternatives. Coverage through parental policies may end as early as the day before graduation. Our student health insurance ends on August 26, 2009. Nobody should [...]