Parents & Family

Month: December 2012

  • The College Rhythm in December

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    mruble

    In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also stress over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    December 14:  Last day of classes December 15: Reading Day December 17 – 20:  Final Exams December 21: 9:00 am residence halls close for semester break Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students January 6: 12:00 noon residence halls re-open from semester break January 7 – February 1:  January Term (IEX) classes February…

  • Holiday Survival Guide for College Students and Parents

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    mruble

      Is this your child’s first long break home since arriving at Gustavus?  Have you thought about things like household chores, curfews, use of the car, and family time?  Check out this article from U.S. News and World Report Education writer Kelci Lynn Lucier. Are you a seasoned parent with advice to share?  How did…

  • Residence Halls Closed During Christmas Break

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    mruble

    The halls are closed during Christmas break according to the following schedule: Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. on Friday, December 21 Halls re-open at 12 noon on Sunday, January 6 Each student is required to depart for the break within 24 hours of the completion of their last final or by 9…

  • Christmas break parking

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    mruble

    PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the gravel lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). This year the break parking area is marked with signs, which state “Break Parking”. Students may not leave their cars in the Southwest parking lot as in previous years.…

  • Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association

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    Gustavus Adolphus College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit April 22-24, 2013, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Gustavus Adolphus College has been accredited by the Commission since…