Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Endowed Scholarship Thank-You Notes

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    Remind your Gustie to Say Thanks! If your student was the recipient of an endowed or named scholarship, please encourage them to say thank you by filling out the Thank You online form. The thank yous will go to the alumni, parents, and friends who have established and support scholarships here at Gustavus. It is…

  • January 2019 Study Away Information

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    mruble

    Is your son or daughter looking to study away on a short-term program, with choices in all parts of the world? January Interim 2019 may be the perfect time! Check out initial information for January 2019 study away courses at  https://gustavus.studioabroad.com and click on January Interim Programs. Participation in a January Interim study away program can…

  • Gustie Lingo

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    mruble

    Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? Do they keep talking about buying “P-ball” tickets?  If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples of student…

  • College Rhythm in February

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    mruble

    February is the beginning of spring semester. Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall. Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate. In the spring, sophomores…

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    February 23:  Late Registration Deadline February 27: Mn Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair March 3: Building Bridges Conference March 11:  35th annual President’s Ball in Mankato March 16: Africa Night “Rep Your Roots: Celebrating Pan-Africanism” March 30 – April 8:  Spring Break Residence Halls Close at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 30 (no classes on Friday) and re-open at…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) For 2018-2019

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    mruble

    Gustavus calls its housing assignment process “Room Draw” and preparations are underway! If your Gustie has questions or needs help, refer them as follows: Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of the Residential Life website! Check out the Room Draw timeline for important reminders and dates. Submit your Housing Contract (via WebAdvisor – will be available…

  • Application for Graduation

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    mruble

    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure they have applied for graduation. At the beginning of spring semester, there were still over 125 seniors who had not yet turned in their paperwork.  If you have a senior who plans to participate in Commencement, make sure to ask! If your student has questions…

  • Student Leader Applications

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    mruble

    February is the month when most significant leadership groups at the College recruit new members. Check out the following websites for more information and please encourage your student to apply to whatever looks most interesting to them! Collegiate Fellow (CF) selection, Residential Life (due 2/21) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/23) Peer Assistants (PA), Peer Education…

  • 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. Students MUST receive permission from the Residential Life Office to live off-campus, which is granted based on seniority. Based on projected enrollment numbers, there will very likely be no off-campus permissions granted for 2018-2019. Students may…

  • 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…