Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Flu Shot Clinic on October 13

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    mruble

    A flu shot clinic was held on campus on campus last week. There is be another opportunity for students and employees to get their flu shot on October 13, in Alumni Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payment Methods: Billing Insurance Bring your insurance card for faster check-in. Know who the policyholder is – name, address,…

  • Family Weekend 2015

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    mruble

    Family Weekend represents a great opportunity for parents, family members and other guests to come visit Gustavus.  This year we have a full weekend of activities that are fun for all.  Full details and schedule can be found at www.gustavus.edu/events/familyweekend/.  Some highlights this year include workshops on the history of Gustavus and studying abroad Saturday…

  • Care Package Ideas

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    mruble

    Gustavus students love receiving mail. It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have a surprise package awaiting them. Here are some ideas of what is helpful for your student: chips ramen noodles popcorn homemade cookies tea/coffee shampoo soap pens highlighters gift card to…

  • Christmas in Christ Chapel 2015

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    mruble

    Christmas in Christ Chapel, the annual celebration of the Christmas holiday involving the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Choir, dancers, and readers, will take place December 4-6, 2015. Every year, thousands of people from around the world make the pilgrimage to Palestine to celebrate Christmas in the town of…

  • Your Student’s Academic Success

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    mruble

    October is a busy academic time for students.  As assignments and tests pile up, so does the stress level.  Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with all types of College level writing from lab reports to research to…

  • Transportation to the MSP Airport Twin Cities from Gustavus

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    mruble

    Many parents and students inquire about transportation services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area and the MSP Airport. Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air.  Students do not need to be flying to use Land to Air services and once at the…

  • Gustavus Library Association: A Royal Affair

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    mruble

    Gustavus Library Associates invites you to join friends, family, and alumni to celebrate A Royal Affair on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 5 p.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington, MN. This evening of merriment, wonderful food, creative auctions, music, and dancing raises funds for the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus. When you…

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    September 4:  First year student move-in day September 4 – 7: New Student Orientation September 6:  Transfer student move-in day September 6 – 7:  Transfer Student Orientation September 7:  Returning student move-in day September 8:  Classes begin September 15:  Involvement Fair, Eckman Mall September 15:  Reading in Common Lacks family visit September 21:  Registration deadline September…

  • New Student Orientation

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    mruble

    New students will spend the next four days meeting others, learning about campus resources, having small group discussions about important topics, and of course SQUARE DANCING for the 44th year in a row!  If you’d like to get a better sense of how your student will be spending his or her time, you can review…

  • Fall billing information

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    mruble

    A reminder from the student accounts office: fall semester payments were due on August 31. Fee statements were mailed to the billing address of all students on record in late July for fall semester.  After the initial semester billing, all monthly statements will be delivered electronically through WebAdvisor. Students will receive an email each time…