Parents & Family

Category: Announcement

  • Semester Study Away Applications

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      Remind your student that applications for all academic year and single semester study away programs for 2015-2016 are due by March 1st! Does your student want to study away for a semester during your time at Gustavus and make the most of their 4 years and truly make the experience count? Send them to the Center for International &…

  • Gustie Parents on Facebook

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    Get connected with fellow Gustie Parents on the new Gustie Parents Facebook Page! The page is designed for parents and family members of Gustavus students to stay in touch with the College. Ask each other questions, discuss topics, get advice and share your stories.

  • MOVE IN DAY DETOURS: Important Traffic Information!

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    Friday, August 29th is move-in day for new students.  Please allow extra time to get to campus, and be aware of detours in and around St. Peter.  Make note of the following traffic instructions: Due to a detour associated with road construction on MN State Highway 169 (both North and South bound) between St. Peter…

  • 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…

  • Health Insurance Change – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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    mruble

      All students are REQUIRED to carry health care insurance. New this year, Gustavus offers a comprehensive student health insurance plan. All full-time students are automatically enrolled into the plan. In order to decline this coverage, students must complete an on-line waiver verifying other health insurance coverage. The waiver will be available from July 10th…

  • Summer Reading in Common

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      Looking for a good summer read?  This year, we have two suggestions!  Each summer, incoming Gustavus students are asked to read a “Reading in Common” book that will be discussed during New Student Orientation and, for some students, during their First Term Seminar course.  Many members of the Gustavus community including faculty, staff, and…

  • Order a Finals Care Package!

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    Final exams will be here soon. The Gustavus track and field team is offering you a chance to let your son or daughter know that you support them during the stressful finals time. For the 28th consecutive year, we will deliver “Survival Kits” during finals week. The proceeds from this fundraiser help finance the team’s…

  • Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    A request from the Financial Aid Office: Graduating seniors who have taken out a Federal Direct Stafford Loan any year while in attendance at Gustavus are required by law to complete exit counseling prior to leaving Gustavus.  We have been in contact with those students to complete this on-line exit interview. It is our office’s…

  • Senior Week

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    Gustavus sponsors a time of celebration and closure for the senior class in the days between the end of finals and Commencement.  Senior Week events are planned by interested members of the junior class.  Activities include a Senior Class Fiesta Dinner, Johnny Holm concert,  Twins baseball game, President’s Banquet, and bowling night. Registration for events is…

  • Pre-Register for Graduation Photos

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    During the Commencement Service, staff from Grad Images will be taking a photo of each graduating senior as they cross the stage and receive their diploma.  These photos are then available for purchase direct from Grad Images.  Family members may pre-register so they receive an e-mail when the photos are ready to download and order. …