Author: mruble

  • Midterm Grades

    Midterm grades were posted on WebAdvisor on October 22. 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…

  • Choosing Classes

    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…

  • Travel Plans for the End of the Semester

    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…

  • Residential Halls Closing

    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…

  • 2013-2014 Yearbooks For Sale

    2013-2014 Gustavus Yearbooks are available for $49 (+$3 for shipping if mailing is desired). Students will be able to purchase them with cash or check outside of the Marketplace on the following dates: November 17th, 12:30-1:30pm November 19th, 1:00-2:00pm November 21st, 12:00-1:30pm They can also be purchased in the Dean of Students Office (by charging to the…

  • Mental Health Wellness Fair 2014

      The 3nd Annual Mental Health Wellness Fair for the entire St. Peter community will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 6-8 p.m. at the St. Peter Community Center. Learn about mental health and wellness services in the St. Peter and surrounding community, view presentations on stress reduction, body image and attachment issues, and take…

  • College Rhythm in October

    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…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    October 10-12: Family Weekend October 18-21:  Fall Break (residence halls remain open) October 22:  Mid-term grades posted November 3-6:  January Interim Experience (IEX) course registration November 7:  Fall Semester course withdrawal deadline November 9-20:  Spring Semester class registration November 26-30:  Thanksgiving Recess (residence halls closed) November 30:  Halls re-open from Thanksgiving Recess at noon December…

  • Family Weekend 2014

    Family Weekend is a tradition at Gustavus and it is quickly approaching!  We have lots of fun activities planned for THIS weekend: October 10-12 including trivia night, bingo, a scavenger hunt, a murder mystery dinner, and workshops on how you can support your student.  Show your support of the Golden Gusties at the soccer game…

  • Voting Information for Gusties

    This year, Minnesota voters will head to the polls to decide a U.S. Senate seat, all of Minnesota’s eight U.S. House seats, as well as governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state auditor, and all Minnesota State House seats. The 2014 election will also include many county commissioners, county sheriffs, county attorneys, auditors, treasurers and recorders.…