Category: Information

  • College Rhythm in February

    February is the beginning of spring semester (though the campus and the state hardly look it!). 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…

  • Student Leader Applications

    February is the month when most significant leadership groups at the College recruit new members. Check out the following websites for more information and please encourage your student to apply to whatever looks most interesting! Collegiate Fellow (CF) selection, Residential Life (due 2/19) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/19) Peer Assistants (PA), Peer Education Office (due 2/22)

  • Application for Graduation

    A reminder from the Registrar’s Office: check with your senior student to make sure he/she has applied for graduation. Toward the end of fall semester, there were still over 200 seniors who had not yet turned in their paperwork.  If you have a senior, make sure to ask! If your student has questions or is unsure of…

  • Career Development

    Over 200 Gusties have registered to attend the MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair on February 17 and 18 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  200+ employers are expected to attend seeking candidates for internships and career positions. Summer is coming fast!  Health Professions Fair is March 2 and the Internship Fair is March 9, both held…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) for 2016-2017

    Below you will find a brief excerpt from the Residential Life web page. Talk to your student and remind them to start reviewing the details for the Room Draw process. Further details can be found on the Residential Life Room Draw webpage. Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of this website! Check…

  • Off Campus Living Permission

    Gustavus Adolphus College is a residential institution. This means ALL students are required to live on-campus all four years. As the college does not have enough beds to house all students, 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…

  • 2016-17 Financial Aid Process

    Following are the instructions for the 2016-2017 Financial Aid renewal application process.  More explanatory information is available on-line at gustavus.edu/financialaid or you may contact the Financial Aid Office.  If your student is graduating, please disregard this post. Renewal process for awards with merit scholarships: Gustavus Academic and Merit Scholarship aid will be automatically renewed based on…

  • College Rhythm in January

    Many students are away from campus for student-teaching, studying abroad, or internships. This may create a sense of loss for students remaining on campus. There is satisfaction and/or disappointment with first-semester grades. Students may feel loneliness for relationships at home or relief to be back at school. Because students take one class during January, some…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    January 4: January term begins Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students via e-mail January 29: January term ends January 30– February 7: Touring and Activity Period (residence halls remain open) February 8: Spring semester begins March 1:  Deadline for registration for Study Away programs 2016-17 March 5:  Building Bridges Conference For more information: 2015…

  • College Calendar Change for Spring 2016

      Please note that Spring Break/Easter Recess for the 2015-2016 Academic Year will take place from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, April 3. Classes will resume on Monday, April 4.  On-campus housing will re-open at 12pm on Sunday, April 3.  This is a change from our originally published calendar so please double check any Spring Break…