Parents & Family

Month: February 2014

  • College Rhythm in February

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    mruble

    February is the beginning of spring semester (though the campus and the state hardly look it!). 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…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    February 21:  Late Registration Deadline March 8: Building Bridges Conference March 15: President’s Ball, Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato March 29 – April 6:  Spring Break April 2:  Midterm grades due April 10:  Women in Leadership Conference in the Twin Cities (parents and public invited) April 18 – 21: Easter Recess April 22 – May 1:  Fall 2014 Registration April…

  • Student Leadership Opportunities

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    mruble

    February is the month when most significant leadership groups at the College recruit new members. Check out the following websites for more information and please encourage your student to apply to whatever looks most interesting! Collegiate Fellow (CF) selection, Residential Life (due 2/21) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/25) Peer Assistants (PA), Wellbeing Center (website will…

  • Applying for Graduation

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    mruble

    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation. The deadline was October 1.  Toward the end of fall semester, there were still over 200 seniors who had not yet turned in their paperwork.  If you have a senior, make sure to ask! If your student has…

  • Career Development

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    mruble

      Over 200 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 19 and 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 208 employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 11, Health Professions Fair is March 5, and…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) for 2014-2015

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    mruble

    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. Further details will follow as we get closer to the time for Room Draw. Step by Step Guide to Room Draw Submit your Housing Contract…

  • Off-Campus Living Permission

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    mruble

    Gustavus Adolphus College is a residential institution. This means ALL students are required to live on-campus all four years. As the college does not have enough beds to house all students, each year a limited number of students are granted permission to live off-campus, with the remaining students residing in College-owned residence halls, apartments, or…