Parents & Family

Year: 2015

  • Grad Finale 2015

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    Parents of seniors, ask your student if he/she is planning to attend “Grad Finale” on April 9th in the Campus Center Banquet Rooms. This one-stop shop provides an opportunity for your student to pick up a cap and gown, order announcements and class ring, check in with Career Development, pick up tickets for Commencement and Baccalaureate,…

  • Scholarship Appreciation

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    Encourage your Gustie to Show Appreciation for Scholarships Throughout the years, donors have invested millions of dollars in providing scholarships for Gustavus students because they want to help current Gusties achieve their dreams. Now is the time for students to thank them for their generosity. Those who have been awarded scholarships with living contacts received…

  • Commencement Weekend Information

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    A webpage has been created with all of the information necessary to prepare for a successful and memorable commencement weekend at Gustavus.  Click here for information on tickets, times, lodging, parking, special needs assistance, FAQs, and more.  Congratulations Class of 2015!

  • College Rhythm in March

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    Housing selection starts.  Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams.  Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    March 11: Off-campus living applications due for 2014 – 2015 March 14: President’s Ball at Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, MN March 27: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 28 – April 6: Spring Break/Easter Recess April:  Room Draw process (see Residential Life website for more information)…

  • January 2016 Study Away Information

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    Is your son or daughter looking to study away for a short term, with choices in all parts of the world?  January Interim 2016 may be the perfect time!  Check out out Initial information for January 2016 off-campus courses at:  https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs.  Cost ranges will be available before Spring Break.  Applications…

  • Gustie Lingo

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    Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? do they keep talking about buying “P-ball,” tickets?  If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples of student…

  • Gustavus Wellbeing in March

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    Our March wellbeing offerings are guaranteed to put a spring in your child’s step!Sleep Education and Advocacy Did you know March 2-8 is National Sleep Awareness Week? Check out more information from the latest issue of Student Health 101 about how your student can enjoy better sleep! http://readsh101.com/0315/03/gustavus.htmlWe think sleep deserves much more attention than a single week—it’s the third leading factor to…

  • Res Halls Closing for Spring Break

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    The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office.  Information about and applications for break housing can be found online. Applications are due to the Residential Life office by…

  • Awards and Scholarships

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    Your student learns, serves, and leads along side some amazing Gustie peers.  Make sure they are recognized for their efforts!  Encourage your student to nominate themselves or someone else today for awards and scholarships: Magnuson Award for Leadership and Service Ovanlig Award for raising campus awareness of LGBT issues St. Ansgar senior recognition for scholarship, leadership,…