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Housing selection for next academic year begins in February, with housing selection for double occupancy rooms, the most prevalent of the options, happening in April and May. The placement of students is dependent on priority number. The priority numbers are randomly distributed within each class of students. (For example, current junior students would have higher…

The Community Service Center features 11 programs and annually involves 1400 student participants. The Center offers many different ways to become involved, and different levels of commitment. Volunteers can work with the same child for their tenure at Gustavus with Gustie Buddies and Big Partners/Little Partners, or volunteer once a week for Amigos, walking animals…

Did you cross paths with an outstanding high school student over the holidays? Please send their names to the Admission Office at Gustavus to help recruit the next generation of Gusties. To send a name, visit Admission. Additionally, the Admission Office is holding a contact contest for current Gustavus students. For each high school student…

Students take only one focused class while they are on campus during January, and many organizations do not meet during this month as a number of their members are away from campus. This combination may lead to more free time, and some students will choose to consume alcohol at a greater rate. As a College,…

Peter Haugen was named the new head football coach in mid-December. Haugen, who posted an 111-44 record in 15 years as football coach at Washburn High School, is the 17th head coach in the 93-year history of Gustavus football. Haugen will start the second week of January.

Both the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus String Orchestra will be touring at the end of January and beginning of February. The Wind Orchestra will tour mainly in the Denver area, but will also make two appearances in South Dakota. The String Orchestra will travel from Stillwater through Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and…

Spring tuition/fees due — January 31 Interim Experience Classes end — January 30 Touring Week (no classes) — January 31-February 8 (Residence Halls remain open) Spring Semester Classes begin — February 9 Housing contracts due to Residential Life for all returning students — February 16 Late Registration Deadline for classes — February 20 Off-campus housing…

College students are faced with many issues relating to money, and many students have yet to master the skills to understand or manage these financial questions. Issues include financial aid and student loans, credit spending, or buying too many late-night pizzas. It is helpful for students if there is an understanding of the financial boundaries…

Looking for meaningful Christmas gifts for Gusties? Check out the Book Mark website for Gustie apparel and gifts. Two Gustie women will be on campus to sign their books at the store on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Rev. Kay Jurgenson ’62 will sign Hold On! Life is Precious!, and Claire…

Each year a limited number of students are granted permission to live off-campus, with the remaining students residing in College-owned residence halls, apartments, or houses. Students MUST receive permission from the Residential Life Office to live off-campus, which is granted based on the student’s housing priority number. Students should NOT sign a lease until they…