Author: mruble
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Christmas break parking
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PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). The break parking area is marked with signs, which state “Break Parking”. Any vehicle not moved to the Bjorling lot will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. If…
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Holiday Survival Guide for College Students and Parents
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Is this your child’s first long break home since arriving at Gustavus? Have you thought about things like household chores, curfews, use of the car, and family time? Check out this article from College Parent Central. Are you a seasoned parent with advice to share? How did you work past the bumps in the road…
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College Rhythm in November
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Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, the emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Student schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving.…
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Midterm Grades
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Midterm grades were posted on WebAdvisor on October 28. These grades are viewable by your student. You should speak with your student about whether or not he or she is willing to share them with you. Midterm grades are a way for your student to have a general understanding of where they are in each…
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Choosing Classes
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November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester. Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far. This review…
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Travel Plans for the End of the Semester
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Before you schedule flights or make vacation plans for College breaks, please make sure your student knows details regarding class expectations, final exam schedules, residence hall closing information, transportation, and travel time to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. To allow students to travel, Gustavus does not hold classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Residence halls are closed…
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Residential Halls Closing
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The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to the distance to their homes (more than 350 miles) may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students will need to apply to stay…
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College Rhythm in October
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Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or…
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Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days
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October 6-7: Nobel Conference October 9-11: Family Weekend October 24-27: Fall Break (residence halls remain open) October 28: Mid-term grades posted November 2-5: January Interim Experience (IEX) course registration November 13: Fall Semester course withdrawal deadline November 8-19: Spring Semester class registration November 25-29: Thanksgiving Recess (residence halls closed) November 29: Halls re-open from Thanksgiving Recess…