Parents & Family

Year: 2012

  • January 2013 Study Away Information

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    mruble

    Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world?  January Interim 2013 may be the perfect time!  Check out out Initial information for January 2013 off-campus courses at:  https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs.  Cost ranges will be available before Spring Break.  Applications…

  • A Royal Visit for Gustavus

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    snuy

    Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will visit Gustavus Adolphus College and the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in October 2012. For more information on this exciting event, stayed tuned to our home page.    

  • Gustie Lingo

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    snuy

    Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? Will they be attending “P-ball” later this month?  If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples…

  • What is the Center for Servant Leadership?

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    snuy

    The Center for Servant Leadership (CSL) is a place on campus where students can explore the big questions such as how will you “Make Your Life Count” and the everyday questions about how to become more involved in the Gustavus Community. The CSL focuses on the “whole” person including mind, body and spirit and includes…

  • Study Away – A Rich Tradition Thrives

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    mruble

    Half of all Gusties will have spent a semester or January interim abroad during their time at Gustavus, and Gustavus regularly ranks in the top 20 nationally for total number of students that study away each year. These are impressive stats! Students planning to spend next fall or spring abroad apply for Gustavus approval by…

  • The College Rhythm in February

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    mruble

    February is the beginning of spring semester. Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall. Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate. In the spring, sophomores…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    February 6: Spring semester classes begin February 17: Late Registration deadline March 10: Building Bridges Conference March 23: Final exams for half semester classes March 24: President’s Ball, St. Paul March 25: Music Showcase, Minneapolis March 31: Easter Recess/Spring Break begins

  • Question of the Month

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    snuy

    Has your student talked to you about their favorite Gustie tradition?  What is it and what do they like most about it?  Click directly on the header of this post to be brought right to the post for commenting.  One winning parent will be chosen at random to receive new “G” pin and package of…

  • 2012 – 2013 Financial Aid Renewal Process

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    mruble

    In January you and your student received information regarding the 2012-2013 Financial Aid renewal application process. Detailed explanatory information is also available from the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students at their Gustavus email account instructing them to go to…

  • Room Draw…New Name and Updated Housing Process

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    snuy

    Below you will find a brief excerpt from the Residential Life web page. Talk to your student and remind them to start reviewing the details for the Room Draw process (formerly known as housing selection). Further details will follow as we get closer to the time for Room Draw. Step by Step Guide to Room…