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Choosing Classes
November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester. Students are often their own best advisers by taking advantage of the numerous resources to guide this process. The professor of the First Term Seminar advises those students until the student declares a major. When declaring a major, the student will choose […]
Meal Plan
Most students are on one of the meal plans with 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. The Dining Service provides a guideline […]
The College Rhythm in November
Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Students’ schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving. Roommate […]
Refer a Gustie/Admission College Fairs
If you know of high school students for whom Gustavus would be a good fit, encourage them to attend a college fair in their area or send their names to the Office of Admission at Gustavus to help recruit the next generation of Gusties. To send a name, visit Refer a Gustie. For more information […]
Job and Internship Search Workshops
Find an Internship Workshop — October 13 Find an Internship Workshop — October 21 Minnesota Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair: Required Information Sessions — November 7-10
Important Dates/Events
New York Gustavus gathering — October 21 Washington, D.C., Gustavus gathering — October 23 Reading Days (no classes) — October 24 and 25 — Residence Halls remain open First Frost*A Royal Affair — October 29 January Class Registration — October 31 to November 3 Spring Class Registration — November 6 to 17 Course Withdrawal Deadline […]
Christmas in Christ Chapel Tickets
Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual celebration of the Christmas holiday involving the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir, dancers, and readers, will take place Dec. 2-4. Students may ovtain one complimentary ticket and priority for performance time requests until October 31. Each student has received an order form. […]
Athletic Facilities
More than 700 students participate in the intercollegiate athletics’ program at Gustavus. In addition, approximately 80 percent of the student body participates in the intramural program each year. To support this, Gustavus has made a strong commitment to facilities for its athletics’ and intramural programs. The combined indoor and outdoor facilities at the college are […]
Alcohol and Gustavus students
Gustavus uses a variety of resources to discourage the use of alcohol among students who are under the legal drinking age and to educate those students 21 and older on safe and responsible alcohol use. The use of alcohol is a concern for many current students, parents, and employees at Gustavus. For more information on […]
Academic Success
As mentioned earlier, October is a busy academic time for students. Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with papers. For more information on the Academic Advising Center, go to Academic Advising. For information on study tips, go to […]