Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Application for Graduation

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    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation. Toward the end of fall semester, there were still over 200 seniors who had not yet turned in their paperwork.  If you have a senior, make sure to ask! If your student has questions or is unsure of…

  • Career Development

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      Over 200 Gusties registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 18 and 19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  200 employers were expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Camp Fair was February 10, Health Professions Fair is March 4, and Internship…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) for 2015-2016

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    Below you will find a brief excerpt from the Residential Life web page. Talk to your student and remind them to start reviewing the details for the Room Draw process. Further details can be found on the Residential Life Room Draw webpage. Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of this website! Submit…

  • Off Campus Living Permission

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    mruble

    Gustavus Adolphus College is a residential institution. This means ALL students are required to live on-campus all four years. As the college does not have enough beds to house all students, each year a limited number of students are granted permission to live off-campus, with the remaining students residing in College-owned residence halls, apartments, or…

  • February Wellbeing Offerings

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    Check out the February wellbeing offerings for your students:Application Deadline to become a Wellbeing Peer Assistant Applications for 2015-2016 Peer Assistants are being accepted NOW through February 23! Please encourage your child to consider applying. The Wellbeing Peer Assistants (PAs) promote healthy, balanced lifestyles for the Gustavus Adolphus College community. The PAs provide educational programs, awareness campaigns, social activities, and referral…

  • College Rhythm in January

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    mruble

    Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school. Because students take one class during January, some…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    January 7: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 30: January term ends January 30:  Deadline to register for Job & Internship Fair January 31– February 8: Touring and Activity Period (residence halls remain open) February 9: Spring semester begins March 1:  Deadline for registration for Study…

  • 2015-2016 Financial Aid Renewal

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    mruble

    This month you and your student received (or will receive) information regarding the Financial Aid renewal application process for 2015 – 2016. Detailed explanatory information as well as contact information for questions is available on the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students…

  • Resource for Job and Internship Seekers

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    mruble

    The MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair will be held this year on Wednesday & Thursday, February 18 & 19, 2015. To get an idea about the fair before going, visit the fair website or watch this video. Note that this fair differs from other job and internship fairs in that candidates can contact employers prior to…

  • Semester Study Away Applications

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      Remind your student that applications for all academic year and single semester study away programs for 2015-2016 are due by March 1st! Does your student want to study away for a semester during your time at Gustavus and make the most of their 4 years and truly make the experience count? Send them to the Center for International &…