Archive for 2006Page 5
College Breaks
Before you schedule flights or make vacation plans during College breaks, please make sure your student knows details regarding class expectations, final exam schedules, residence hall closing information, transportation, and travel time to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Residence halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to […]
Life After Graduation
Graduation may seem far away for seniors, but now is the time they should finalize their resumes and/or prepare for graduate school. The majority of on-campus, career placement recruiting visits occur in September, October, and November. There are some Spring Semester recruiting events such as Job Fair, “ELCA Camp Day,” and some on-campus interviews. Seniors […]
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is October 6-8 at Gustavus and is combined with Homecoming festivities. The full schedule this year includes musical performances, athletic events, seminars on parenting a college student, international terrorism, and the Linneaus Arboretum, as well as a performance by folk artists and alums Neal Hagberg and Leandra Peak. The schedule is designed to […]
Back to School
The 2006-07 academic year kicked off Sept. 6 with the annual opening convocation at which President Jim Peterson encouraged students, faculty, and employees to remember, live, and teach the College’s mission — to prepare students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service to society. Some students who arrived on campus prior to the opening day […]
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Gustavus Booth in the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair — August 26-September 4 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 First-year Student Orientation — September 2-5 Returning Student Move-In — September 4-5 Fall classes begin — September 6 Nobel Conference — October 3 & 4 […]
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar for the year is available at Academic Calendar. This list dates of mid-term tests, finals, and college breaks. Please schedule travel home for breaks either after all tests are to be complete or after your student knows their test schedule or discusses their travel plans with their professors.
Residential Life Calendar
For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times, housing selection and general campus events visit the Residential Life website and click on Residential Life Calendar in the picture of Southwest Hall. Please note these dates and time for travel plans for this academic year.
Carpet in the Residence Halls
ONLY jute backed carpeting is permitted. No carpet pad or rubber-backed carpet is permitted. Carpet salespeople may claim that a rubber-like backing meets the codes. It probably does meet codes for private homes, but Gustavus must meet more stringent codes set for commercial 24-hour residences. For room sizes, to go Room Dimensions.
2006-07 Student Parking Permit Information
Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a student parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Safety & Security. The student parking permit fee for 2006-07 is $120. Online vehicle registration: Online registration is available at Vehicle Registration until August 20th. Students will need their email user […]
New Student Immersion Program
Twenty-one new students will have the opportunity to participate in an immersion experience led by Gustavus faculty and staff from Aug. 24-31. The Boundary Waters Immersion is a unique leadership program that offers opportunities for canoeing and camping through the Boundary Waters while connecting with faculty/staff facilitators and other new students.