Parents & Family

Category: Imported

  • Summer with your Gustie

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    mruble

    Most students and parents find it to be an interesting transition if your college student is returning to live at home this summer.  Students are accustomed to different freedoms while at college and many families have also adjusted to a routine without their college student.  Talk with your student about expectations, both yours and theirs. …

  • Order the 2015 Gustavian yearbook

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    mruble

    Are you interested in purchasing a 2015 Gustavian Yearbook for your son or daughter? Yearbooks will be completed over the summer and shipped as soon as they’re printed. You may order a yearbook through our yearbook vendor site, community.pictavo.com (choose the ‘Shop Your School’ to get started). This year, yearbooks will cost $52, which includes both the…

  • Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    mruble

    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…

  • Pre-Register for Graduation Photos

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    mruble

    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. …

  • Advice from the Gustavus Center for Servant Leadership

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    mruble

    There’s no doubt about it – regardless if your student is looking to fill their summer months or seeking a permanent position after graduation – it’s a difficult time to nail down a job or internship.  Without a job on the horizon, many students may spend their hours staring at a computer screen trolling for…

  • Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    mruble

    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.  As of May 2nd,…

  • Appreciation for Scholarships

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    mruble

    Encourage your Gustie to Show Appreciation for Scholarships Throughout the years, donors have invested millions of dollars in providing scholarships for Gustavus students because they want to help current Gusties achieve their dreams. Now is the time for students to thank them for their generosity. Those who have been awarded scholarships with living contacts received…

  • Job and Internship Search Workshops

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    Spring Internship Registration Deadline — Feb. 13 Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair — Feb. 17 and 18 Gustavus Internship Fair — March 4 Gustavus Health Professions Fair – March 18 For more information on career and internship services, go to Career Center.

  • Financial Aid Renewal

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    admin

    It is now time to work on renewing your student’s financial aid for 2009-10. For assistance, go to Renewal. Priority will be given to those with complete and accurate information submitted by April 15. Parents are welcome to call the Financial Aid Office at (507) 933.7527 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Student Involvement

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    admin

    There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved. If students say they are bored, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the variety of events and organizations on campus. An Involvement Fair will be held in the Jackson Campus Center on Feb. 19 for students to learn about different campus organizations.…