Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • 2016-2017 Financial Aid Renewal

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    mruble

    This month you and your student received (or will receive) information regarding the Financial Aid renewal application process for 2016 – 2017. Detailed explanatory information as well as contact information for questions is available on the Financial Aid web site. Just a reminder–award letters are not mailed to current students. An email will be sent to students…

  • Resource for Job and Internship Seekers

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    The MN Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair will be held this year on Wednesday & Thursday, February 17 & 18, 2016. To get an idea about the fair before going, visit the fair website or watch this video. Note that this fair differs from other job and internship fairs in that candidates can contact employers prior to…

  • Partial Parking Permits

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    mruble

    Students will need to have a parking permit for J-term and/or spring semester if they plan on having a car on campus. Parking permits are available in the Campus Safety office. A parking permit is required for students and staff to park on campus.  Always assume that parking is enforced. Visitor parking is closed to students…

  • Parent Access to WebAdvisor

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    As a reminder, WebAdvisor does allow students the ability to grant parents and/or others access to some information on the electronic platform.  Students can grant parents access to their student account, financial aid awards and other select areas on WebAdvisor.  Students can pick which areas on WebAdvisor parents can view.  Access can only be granted…

  • Residence Halls Closed During Christmas Break

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    The halls are closed during Christmas break according to the following schedule: Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22 Halls re-open at 12 noon on Sunday, January 3 Each student is required to depart for the break within 24 hours of the completion of their last final or by 9…

  • The College Rhythm in December

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    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 stress over preparations for finals and final papers, excitement and anxiety regarding going home…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    December 15:  Last day of classes December 16: Reading Day December 17 – 21:  Final Exams December 22: 9:00 am residence halls close for semester break Early January: Financial aid information sent to returning students January 3: 12:00 noon residence halls re-open from semester break January 4 – 29:  January Term (IEX) classes January 30-…

  • Christmas break parking

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    PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). The break parking area is marked with signs, which state “Break Parking”. Any vehicle not moved to the Bjorling lot will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. If…

  • Holiday Survival Guide for College Students and Parents

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    Is this your child’s first long break home since arriving at Gustavus?  Have you thought about things like household chores, curfews, use of the car, and family time?  Check out this article from College Parent Central. Are you a seasoned parent with advice to share?  How did you work past the bumps in the road…

  • College Rhythm in November

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    mruble

    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.…