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Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather, taking late-night walks for example. Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe: Safety.

The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals. It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures. Here is some general Health Information to help you talk with…

The majority of Gustavus students are enrolled in a declining balance meal plan for making food purchases in the Market Place. Money in these accounts may be used through May 31, 2008. Remember, these options were created to accommodate the eating habits of the majority of Gustavus students. If your student has a history of…

Even though selection has happened for some residence hall rooms on campus, the majority of students will take part in room clusters housing selection April 25-28 and/or two-person housing selection May 3-5. The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…

Gustavus is proud to participate in the “Working for Change: Creating Career Paths to Make a Difference” Conference on March 31. This conference provides opportunities for students to explore careers with a focus on social justice. Presenters are employed in a variety of non-profits, schools, and other organizations that represent pathways to social change. For…

Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found at Lingo.

Mid-term exams typically occur just before and just after Spring Break. Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges. Tutors are available for many departments and programs. Click on Tutors for a complete list. Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) provides help…

Parents and students can order a copy of the 2008 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2007-2008 academic-year highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, individual photos of first-year students and, of course, graduates of the Class of 2008. Books will be…

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. Students should check with their CF. Halls will close at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and reopen at noon on…