Parents & Family

Month: January 2014

  • College Rhythm in January

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    mruble

    Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school. Because students take one class during January, some…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    January 6: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 31: January term ends February 1– 9: Touring and Activity Period (residence halls remain open) February 10: Spring semester begins March 8:  Building Bridges Conference For more information: 2013 – 2014 Residential Life calendar (includes hall opening and closing dates) 2011  –…

  • 2014-2015 Financial Aid Renewal

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    mruble

    This month you and your student received (or will receive) information regarding the Financial Aid renewal application process for 2014 – 2015. Detailed explanatory information as well as contact information for questions is available on the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students…

  • Resource for Job and Internship Seekers

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    mruble

    The MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair will be held this year on Wednesday & Thursday, February 19 & 20, 2014. To get an idea about the fair before going, visit the fair website or watch this video. Note that this fair differs from other job and internship fairs in that candidates can contact employers prior to…

  • Partial Parking Permits

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    mruble

    Students will need to have a parking permit for J-term and/or spring semester if they plan on having a car on campus. Parking permits are available in the Campus Safety office. A parking permit is required for students and staff to park on campus.  Always assume that parking is enforced. Visitor parking is closed to students…

  • Parent Access to WebAdvisor

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    mruble

      As a reminder, WebAdvisor does allow students the ability to grant parents and/or others access to some information on the electronic platform.  Students can grant parents access to their student account, financial aid awards and other select areas on WebAdvisor.  Students can pick which areas on WebAdvisor parents can view.  Access can only be…

  • Travel with Gustavus – Exploring Luther’s Reformation and the Nazi Holocaust

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    mruble

    Journey on an educational tour of Germany and Poland with Gustavus professor emeritus of Religion Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock from October 4 to 16, 2014.    The first focus of the trip is on the life and teachings of Martin Luther, along with the ongoing significance of his theology. The second focus is on the tragedy of the Nazi…