Year: 2006

The majority of Gustavus students are enrolled in declining balance meal plan for making food purchases in the Market Place. Money in these accounts may be used through May 28, 2006. Now is a good time to talk with your student about the status of their account. A Matrix has been created to monitor Dining…

The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals. It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures. Here is some general Health Information to help you talk with…

Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather, taking late-night walks for example. Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe Safety.

Medical insurance for your new graduate ends soon! The Alumni Association has made Short-Term Medical Insurance (STM) available to meet the temporary health insurance needs of new grads no longer covered by school or parental policies, usually at a lower cost than other alternatives. More information will be mailed to the current graduating class. Call…

Just a reminder that Gustavus has a website just for parents, www.gustavus.edu/parents. This site has a listing of frequently called numbers, upcoming dates of importance, conversation starters for talking with your student, and information about your student’s growth and development during college.

There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus. The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches. The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion. The end of the semester brings looming pressures. Seniors realize the…

For more information about the housing selection process, go to Housing Selection. Triples, flexible triples in Uhler, singles in Southwest, substance-free housing selection — March 14-15 Room clusters housing selection — April 23-25 Two-person housing selection — May 4-7

For more information about student financial assistance, go to Financial Assistance. Student Financial Assistance special evening and weekend hours to call with FAFSA and Supplement questions: March 14-16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. March 18-19 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call toll-free at 866/933-6189 Regular office hours are 8:00-4:45 Monday-Friday

Job Search Strategies Workshop — March 14 Gustavus Internship Fair — March 15 Interviewing Workshop — March 21

The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to distance may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should check with their CFs. Halls will be closed 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 24 and reopen at noon on Sunday, April…