Archive for January, 2015

College Rhythm in January

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

January 7: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 30: January term ends January 30:  Deadline to register for Job & Internship Fair January 31– February 8: Touring and Activity Period (residence halls remain open) February 9: Spring semester begins March 1:  Deadline for registration for Study […]

2015-2016 Financial Aid Renewal

This month you and your student received (or will receive) information regarding the Financial Aid renewal application process for 2015 – 2016. 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

The MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair will be held this year on Wednesday & Thursday, February 18 & 19, 2015. 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 […]

Semester Study Away Applications

  Remind your student that applications for all academic year and single semester study away programs for 2015-2016 are due by March 1st! Does your student want to study away for a semester during your time at Gustavus and make the most of their 4 years and truly make the experience count? Send them to the Center for International & […]

Partial Parking Permits

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

  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 […]

Wellbeing Center, “Find Your Flow”

Greetings from the Wellbeing Center! This January the Wellbeing Center is offering “Find Your Flow”, an entire month of fresh experiences designed to help students explore life’s big themes and feel their best. From Glowga (yoga in low light with glow sticks!) and a film screening (Fed Up) to community conversations and fitness classes, plus a host of […]