Parents & Family

Author: mruble

  • Promoting a Healthy and Safe Culture of Involvement

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    As the fall semester gets underway, Gusties have many opportunities to get involved on campus.  Whether it be a student organization, athletic team, or fine arts program, participation in these organizations represents a great opportunity for students to explore new interests, connect with peers and develop leadership skills.  Gustavus is committed to maintaining an environment…

  • Nobel Conference 53 — Reproductive Technology: How Far Do We Go?

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    mruble

    Tickets are on sale now for the 53rd Nobel Conference, “Reproductive Technology: How far Do We Go?” taking place October 3 & 4. From artificial insemination to in vitro fertilization to contraception, reproductive technologies have long raised a host of complex scientific, social, and ethical questions. New techniques and technologies, such as genome editing and mitochondrial…

  • Involvement Fair

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    Each fall, the Campus Activities Office sponsors an Involvement Fair where the 100+ student organizations staff tables to let new and returning students know about the purpose of their group and to recruit new members.  This is a fantastic way to check out all that Gustavus has to offer in terms of getting involved on…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    September 1: First year student move-in day; September 1 – 4: New Student Orientation; September 3: Transfer student move-in day; September 3 – 4: Transfer Student Orientation; September 4: Returning student move-in day; September 5: Classes begin; September 12: Involvement Fair, Eckman Mall; September 19: Registration deadline; September 23: Homecoming; October 3 – 4: Nobel…

  • Parent Dinner tickets for Move-in Day

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    Parents of first year students: come as you are after a physically and emotionally draining move-in day (September 1) to enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same thing! The Parent Dinner is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Heritage Banquet Room on the…

  • Required Harm Reduction Course for New Students

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    mruble

    Please check with your incoming student to see if they have completed the mandatory online course called Think About It by Campus Clarity.  All new students (including athletes and other early arrival students) are required to complete the course by August 31st.  An email was sent to each student’s Gustavus email account on August 4th…

  • Student Health Insurance Reminder

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    All students are required to carry health insurance. All students MUST choose to either ‘Waive’ or ‘Enroll’ in this plan by SEPTEMBER 18, 2017. Students who have not taken action to waive or enroll will be automatically enrolled on Sept 18th. Detailed primary insurance information is needed to complete the waiver.  It takes less than…

  • 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 2017-2018 is $270.  Pro-rated, one semester rates are also available. Registration for student parking permits is online through August 18. Students should visit the Campus…

  • FAQs about on-campus living

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    mruble

    Now that the realities of preparing and shopping for living on campus are hitting you, you’re sure to think of a number of questions.  Fortunately the Residential Life office has a great website with lots of valuable information: Room layout and dimension information (for every specific first year room on campus!) Rental information for bed…

  • 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…