Category: Imported

Finals — December 16-20 Spring semester bills sent to parents — December 28 Halls close for semester break — December 20 at 6:00 p.m. Financial aid information sent to returning student families — January 1 Halls re-open following semester break — January 2 at noon Interim Experience Classes start — January 3 Interim Experience Classes…

Internship Orientation — December 13 Interim Experience Registration Deadline — December 14 Fall Internship Reflection Dinner — December 15

In December the campus is focused on celebrating the holiday season and finishing the semester. The first week of December brings together more than 300 musicians and 6,000 guests for Christmas in Christ Chapel performances. During this time there is also anxiety over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

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…

Gustavus accords its students all rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related state laws, so the privacy and confidentiality of all student records are preserved. This means that parents will NOT receive a copy of their student’s grades from Gustavus. Gustavus does encourage parents, however, to create a relationship with…

The halls are closed during the Christmas and Spring break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to distance may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students should check with their CFs. If students need to stay after the closing time due to traveling…

Gustavus continues to be a leading institution for the number of students studying abroad, according to an annual ranking recently released by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Consistent with its mission of giving students an education that is international in perspective, Gustavus was ranked seventh in the “Top 20 Baccalaureate Institutions” list of the…

Spring Class Registration — November 6 to 17 Course Withdrawal Deadline — November 11 Orientation for January UMAIE courses — November 19 Halls close for Thanksgiving — November 23 at 6:00 p.m. Halls re-open from Thanksgiving Break — November 27 at noon Christmas in Christ Chapel — December 2-4 Spring semester bills sent to parents…

Internship Orientation — December 6, 7, 13 Job/Internship Fair Preparation Session — December 8 J-Term Internship Registration Deadline — December 14 Fall Internship Reflection Dinner — December 15

Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Students’ schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving. Roommate…