Parents & Family

Year: 2013

  • Family Weekend 2013

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    Family Weekend is a tradition at Gustavus and it is quickly approaching!  We have lots of fun activities planned for THIS weekend: October 11-13 including trivia night, bingo, a scavenger hunt, a murder mystery dinner, and workshops on how you can support your student.  Show your support of the Golden Gusties at the soccer and…

  • First Year Class (’17) Demographics

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      Over 640 new students were welcomed to campus on Friday, August 30 by Gustie Greeters (pictured here) and the entire campus community.  Orientation ran August 30 – September 2, with the formal start of the academic year beginning on Tuesday, September 3. Here are some facts and figures regarding the Class of 2017: Average…

  • Academic Success for Students

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    October is a busy academic time for students.  As assignments and tests pile up, so does the stress level.  Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with all types of College level writing from lab reports to research to…

  • Student Accounts & Billing

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      As posted in the billing inserts for July and also on-line on the Gustavus Web Page, there is a change to how statements will be sent to students. Fee statements will be mailed to the billing address of all students on record in late July for fall semester and late December for spring semester.…

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel Tickets

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    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 December 6 – 8, 2013.  This year’s theme is “Holy Wisdom, Holy Word.” Christmas in Christ Chapel worship service and buffet tickets are available…

  • Transportation to the MSP Airport & Twin Cities from Gustavus

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    Many parents and students inquire about transportation services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area and the MSP Airport. Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air.  Students do not need to be flying to use Land to Air services and once at the…

  • A Royal Affair

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    Gustavus Library Associates invites you to join fellow parents, friends, family, and alumni to celebrate A Royal Affair on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington, MN. This evening of merriment, wonderful food, creative auctions, music, and dancing raises funds for the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus.…

  • College Rhythm in May

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    The last few weeks of school are here.  Students have anxiety about final exams and papers.  Students who do not have other plans for the summer are busy finding summer employment.  The reality of graduation brings mixed emotions for most seniors, sadness over leaving friends or relationships, anxiety about finding a job or starting graduate…

  • Dates and Deadlines

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    Last day of classes- May 22 Finals- May 23-28 Residential Halls close- May 28th at 6:00 pm for non-seniors Senior Week- May 28-June 2 Commencement- June 2 Residential Halls close for Seniors- June 2 at 6:00 pm Looking ahead to next year: New student orientation: August 30th- September 2 Returning student move-in- September 2 Fall…

  • Summer with your Gustie

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    Most students and parents find it to be an interesting transition if your college student is returning to live at home this summer.  Students are accustomed to different freedoms while at college and many families have also adjusted to a routine without their college student.  Talk with your student about expectations, both yours and theirs. …