Author: mruble

  • College Rhythm in April

    There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus.  The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches.  The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion.  The end of the semester brings looming pressures.  Seniors realize the…

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    April 11:  Grad Finale for seniors from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. April 16-26: Registration for fall semester 2018 April 27: Course withdrawal deadline May 2:  MAYDAY! Conference Mighty Be Our Powers: Gender, Justice and Peacebuilding May 4: Celebration of Creative Inquiry May 4-6:  Honors Weekend May 23:  Last day of spring classes May 24:  Reading Day May 25-29: …

  • 2018 Grad Finale

    Parents of seniors, remind your student to stop by “Grad Finale” on Wednesday, April 11th in the Heritage Banquet Room between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.. 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…

  • MAYDAY! 2018 Conference

    The annual MAYDAY! Peace Conference was established at Gustavus in 1981. It occurs on the last Wednesday in April or the first Wednesday in May each year. Classes are suspended or shortened so that students and faculty may attend the events. The conference is free and open to the public, although visitors are asked to…

  • Honors Weekend 2018

    Please join the College in supporting our best and brightest during Honors Weekend 2018, held May 4 – 6.  Many events will be happening throughout the weekend.  A sampling of events includes Honors Day Convocation (formal awards presentation), Celebration of Creative inquiry (student research presentations and poster displays), fine and visual arts performances and displays,…

  • Commencement Weekend Information

    A detailed website has been developed 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.

  • College Rhythm in March

    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 & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    March 29: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 30 – April 8: Halls closed for spring break and Easter Recess April 4: Midterm Grades April 11:  Grad Finale for Seniors April 16-26: Registration for fall semester 2018 April 19 and 22: Room Draw (see Residential Life website for more…

  • Residence Halls Closed for Spring Break

    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 5:00…

  • 2018-19 Financial Aid

    Following are the instructions for the 2018-2019 Financial Aid renewal application process.  More explanatory information is available on-line at gustavus.edu/financialaid or you may contact the Financial Aid Office.  If your student is graduating, please disregard this post. Renewal process for awards with merit scholarships: Gustavus Academic and Merit Scholarship aid will be automatically renewed based on…