Category: Imported

The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to the distance to their homes may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Halls close for Thanksgiving — Tuesday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m.…

Tickets are available for Christmas in Christ Chapel 2008, “Joyeux No

Halls close for Thanksgiving — Tuesday, November 25, at 6:00 p.m. Halls re-open after Thanksgiving Break — Sunday, November 30, at noon Christmas in Christ Chapel — Dec. 5—7 Reading Day (no classes) — Dec. 13 Final Exams — Dec. 15—18 Halls close for semester break — Friday, December 19, at 9:00 a.m. Spring semester…

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

Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Safety & Security. New this year – bicycles brought to campus will also need to be registered. See the complete bicycle rules. The online registration process will require the student’s e-mail username…

For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times and housing selection, visit the Residential Life website. Please note these dates and time for travel plans for this academic year.

The academic calendar for the year is available online . This includes dates of mid-term tests, finals, and college breaks. Please schedule travel home for breaks either after all tests are to be complete or after your student knows their test schedule or discusses their travel plans with their professors.

The Handbook for Families for 2008-2009 incorrectly listed the dates for Spring Break/Easter Recess. The correct dates are March 21-30, 2009.

Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair — Aug. 21-Sept. 1 First-year student move-in — August 29 New student orientation — August 29-September 1 Waiver of health insurance premium due — August 31 Fall tuition/fees due — August 31 Returning student move-in — September 1 Fall Semester Classes begin — September 2 Inauguration of President…

The Gustavus Orientation program is August 29-September 1 and is focused on helping new students with the transition to Gustavus and establishing a sense of belonging in this community. Check the Orientation website for more information.