Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Student Health Insurance: last chance

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    mruble

    Health insurance information is available on the Health Service website!  Click on that link to be taken directly to the page which allows you to “Waive Plan” or “Purchase Plan.” All Gustavus students are required to carry health insurance. All full-time students are automatically enrolled into a comprehensive health insurance plan. In order to decline…

  • 2015-2016 Parking Permits

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    mruble

    Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a student parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Campus Safety either in person or online. The student parking permit fee for 2015-2016 is $250.  Pro-rated, one semester rates are also available. Online registration is available. Students will need their email user…

  • Required Risk Reduction Course for New Students

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    mruble

    Please check with your incoming student to see if he/she has completed the mandatory online course called Think About It by Campus Clarity.  All new students(including athletes and other early arrival students) are required to complete the course by August 30th.  An email was sent to each student’s Gustavus email account on July 31st, with…

  • Honoring A Parent’s Transition…

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    mruble

    Following are some resources that moms (and maybe dads too, if you don’t mind a little bit of sappiness) might enjoy.  Every year at this time we think about the process of you sending your child to Gustavus, and the myriad of emotions that are a part of that process.  Honor and take care of yourself…

  • Gustavus at the Minnesota State Fair

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    mruble

    If you’re at the Fair this weekend, stop by and see us!  Send your child a “Gustie Gram” and say hi.  Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair runs through September 7.

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    THIS WEEK!!:  Housing and roommate information is sent to first year students 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:  Reading in Common lecture: Lacks…

  • Health Insurance Information

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    mruble

    Health insurance information is now available on the Health Service website!  Click on that link to be taken directly to the page which allows you to “Waive Plan” or “Purchase Plan.” All Gustavus students are required to carry health insurance. All full-time students are automatically enrolled into a comprehensive health insurance plan. In order to…

  • New Student Orientation

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    mruble

    The Gustavus Orientation program is September 4 – 7 and is focused on helping new students with the transition to Gustavus and establishing a sense of belonging in this community. Visit the orientation website for more information and a complete schedule of events for both incoming first year students as well as transfer students.

  • Parent Dinner & Orientation on Move-in Day (Advanced Tickets Required)

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    mruble

    Parents of first year students: come as you are after a physically and emotionally draining move-in day (September 4) to enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same things! This Parent Dinner & Orientation is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Heritage Banquet Room…

  • Tuition Refund Insurance

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    mruble

    When talking about college with your student, the conversation almost always turns to money. From tuition to back to school shopping to textbooks and more, there are many costs associated with attending college. For many families, college tuition is one of the largest investments they will make, however, many overlook the need to protect that…