Parents & Family

Year: 2014

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 90 Days

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    Late July:  Housing and roommate information is sent to first year students August 29:  First year student move-in day August 29 – September 1: New Student Orientation August 31:  Transfer student move-in day August 31 – September 1:  Transfer Student Orientation September 1:  Returning student move-in day September 2:  Classes begin September 10:  Reading in…

  • Tips for navigating your student’s summer at home

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    mruble

      You’re a few weeks into summer vacation, and you may find yourself pulling your hair out while you re-negotiate EVERYTHING with your Gustie.  Here are a few articles which might be helpful…if for nothing else, so you know you aren’t alone! When College Students Come Home for the Summer from Today.com The other nine…

  • Summer Reading in Common

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      Looking for a good summer read?  This year, we have two suggestions!  Each summer, incoming Gustavus students are asked to read a “Reading in Common” book that will be discussed during New Student Orientation and, for some students, during their First Term Seminar course.  Many members of the Gustavus community including faculty, staff, and…

  • Will I Have Access to My Student’s Grades?

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      Gustavus encourages parents to discuss mutual expectations with regard to academic achievement – including how and when grades will be discussed and shared – with their students. Students can easily go into WebAdvisor and grant their parent(s) access to certain parts of their student record including their grades.  If you haven’t yet talked with…

  • College Rhythm in May

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    mruble

    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: The Next 60 Days

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      Last day of classes- May 21 Reading Day – May 22 Finals- May 23-27 Residential Halls close- May 27th at 6:00 pm for students not involved with graduation Senior Week– May 27-June 1 Commencement – June 1 Residential Halls close for Seniors- June 1 at 6:00 pm   Looking ahead to next year: Summer…

  • Order a Finals Care Package!

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    Final exams will be here soon. The Gustavus track and field team is offering you a chance to let your son or daughter know that you support them during the stressful finals time. For the 28th consecutive year, we will deliver “Survival Kits” during finals week. The proceeds from this fundraiser help finance the team’s…

  • Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    A request from the Financial Aid Office: Graduating seniors who have taken out a Federal Direct Stafford Loan any year while in attendance at Gustavus are required by law to complete exit counseling prior to leaving Gustavus.  We have been in contact with those students to complete this on-line exit interview. It is our office’s…

  • Senior Week

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    Gustavus sponsors a time of celebration and closure for the senior class in the days between the end of finals and Commencement.  Senior Week events are planned by interested members of the junior class.  Activities include a Senior Class Fiesta Dinner, Johnny Holm concert,  Twins baseball game, President’s Banquet, and bowling night. Registration for events is…

  • Pre-Register for Graduation Photos

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    mruble

    During the Commencement Service, staff from Grad Images will be taking a photo of each graduating senior as they cross the stage and receive their diploma.  These photos are then available for purchase direct from Grad Images.  Family members may pre-register so they receive an e-mail when the photos are ready to download and order. …