Author: mruble

  • Resource for Job and Internship Seekers

    The MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair will be held this year on Wednesday & Thursday, February 19 & 20, 2014. 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…

  • Partial Parking Permits

    Students will need to have a parking permit for J-term and/or spring semester if they plan on having a car on campus. Parking permits are available in the Campus Safety office. A parking permit is required for students and staff to park on campus.  Always assume that parking is enforced. Visitor parking is closed to students…

  • Parent Access to WebAdvisor

      As a reminder, WebAdvisor does allow students the ability to grant parents and/or others access to some information on the electronic platform.  Students can grant parents access to their student account, financial aid awards and other select areas on WebAdvisor.  Students can pick which areas on WebAdvisor parents can view.  Access can only be…

  • Travel with Gustavus – Exploring Luther’s Reformation and the Nazi Holocaust

    Journey on an educational tour of Germany and Poland with Gustavus professor emeritus of Religion Rev. Dr. Darrell Jodock from October 4 to 16, 2014.    The first focus of the trip is on the life and teachings of Martin Luther, along with the ongoing significance of his theology. The second focus is on the tragedy of the Nazi…

  • College Rhythm in November

    Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, the emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Student schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving.…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    November 4 – 7:  Interim Experience Registration November 8:  Fall Semester course withdrawal deadline November 10-21: Spring Semester class registration November 27-December 1:  Thanksgiving Recess November 27:  9:00 am residence halls close for the break December 1: 12:00 noon residence halls  re-open from Thanksgiving Recess December 6  – December 8:  Christmas in Christ Chapel December 13:  Last…

  • 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 Information

    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…

  • Midterm Grades

    Midterm grades were posted on WebAdvisor on October 23. 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…