Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Parking permit information

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    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. The student parking permit fee for 2014-2015 is $250.  Pro-rated, one semester rates are also available. Online vehicle and bike registration is available through August 24. Students will need their email…

  • Student Health Insurance: last chance

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    A small number of families have not yet responded.  One last reminder: Students will AUTOMATICALLY be enrolled in student health insurance for the 2014-2015 school year. Every student will see a charge of $1699 on their student account.  If you do not want this student health insurance, you must waive it online by providing proof of current health insurance…

  • From one mom to another

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    mruble

    Indulge me for just a moment for a pseudo-personal post.  I wanted to share some resources that moms (and maybe dads too, if you don’t mind a little bit of sappiness) might enjoy.  I have authored this blog for a number of years now and have kept it “all business.”  But I can’t resist every…

  • Fall semester billing information

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    A reminder from the student accounts office: fall semester payments are 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…

  • Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair

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    mruble

    Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. The booth will have friendly faces, information, and those popular Gustie Grams. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair runs August 21 – September 1, so stop by and see us.

  • New Student Orientation 2014

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    mruble

    The Gustavus Orientation program is August 29 – September 1 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 (August 29) 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…

  • Important Information about Student Health Insurance

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    mruble

    A bright orange postcard was recently sent home with important information about student health insurance.  Major points are: Students will AUTOMATICALLY be enrolled in student health insurance for the 2014-2015 school year. Every student will see a charge of $1699 on their student account.  If you do not want this student health insurance, you must…

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    Late July:  Housing and roommate information is sent to first year students August 29:  First year student move-in day August 29 – September 1: New Student Orientation August 31:  Transfer student move-in day August 31 – September 1:  Transfer Student Orientation September 1:  Returning student move-in day September 2:  Classes begin September 10:  Reading in Common…

  • Rebecca M. Bergman Begins Tenure as 17th President of Gustavus

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    On Tuesday, July 1, Rebecca M. Bergman officially began her duties as the 17th President of Gustavus Adolphus College. The College’s Board of Trustees announced in late February that Bergman would replace Jack Ohle, who retired after serving as President since July 2008. Bergman is the first woman in the 152-year history of the College to…