Parents & Family

Year: 2016

  • 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…

  • Endowed Scholarship Thank-You

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      Remind your Gustie to Say Thanks! If your student was the recipient of an endowed scholarship, please encourage them to say thank you by filling out the Thank You online form. It is quick and easy. They have received multiple emails, and their thank yous are due by March 25, 2016. Your Gustie’s questions can be…

  • Student Awards

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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,…

  • College Rhythm in February

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    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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    February 19:  Late Registration Deadline March 5: Building Bridges Conference March 12:  President’s Ball in Minneapolis March 25 – April 3:  Spring Break March 30:  Midterm grades due April 8 (tentative date):  Grad Finale for seniors April 28:  Women in Leadership Conference in the Twin Cities (parents and public invited) April 11 – April 21:  Fall 2014 Registration In addition, a…

  • Student Leader Applications

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    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 2/19) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/19) Peer Assistants (PA), Peer Education Office (due 2/22)

  • Application for Graduation

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    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation. 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 questions or is unsure of…

  • Career Development

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    Over 200 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 17 and 18 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  200+ employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Health Professions Fair is March 2 and the Internship Fair is March 9, both held…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) for 2016-2017

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    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 can be found on the Residential Life Room Draw webpage. Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of this website! Check…

  • Off Campus Living Permission

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    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…