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It is time to think about Commencement, scheduled for Sunday, May 27. In March, junior students are sent a form to complete to apply for graduation. This tells the College if a student plans to graduate in 2008. ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior…

Parents and students can still order a copy of the 2007 Gustavian Yearbook by going to Yearbooks. The all-color book will cover the 2006-2007 academic-year highlights including sports, academics, music, theatre, clubs, Greek organizations, residence halls, faculty and staff, individual photos of first-year students and, of course, graduates of the Class of 2007. Books will…

Mid-term exams typically occur before Spring Break. Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges. Tutors are available for many departments and programs. Click on Tutors for a complete list. Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) is available to assist students. Gustavus…

Sixty percent of Gustavus students undertake an internship during either the school year or the summer. This is an opportunity for students to explore career interests. Some take internships for credit, some are paid, some are full-time, and some are part-time in addition to other classes. An Internship Fair will be held on campus on…

Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand? Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service? Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found at Lingo.

For more information about the housing selection process, go to Housing Selection. Off-campus and 4-person housing selection — February 20-22 Triples, flexible triples in Uhler, singles in Southwest — March 14 – 15 Substance-free housing selection — April 11-12 Room clusters housing selection — April 27-29 Two-person housing selection — May 5-8

February is the beginning of spring semester. Many students are optimistic about a new start and enjoy reuniting with friends who were away for January Term or fall. Later in the month, students may feel sad or depressed due to the winter weather or as the academic work starts to accumulate. In the spring, sophomores…

It is now time to work on renewing your student’s financial aid for 2007-08. 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 Office of Student Financial Assistance using its toll-free phone number, 866/933-6189, during regular office hours…

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 organization fair will be held on campus on Feb. 21 for students to learn about different campus organizations. This is a…