Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Student Health Insurance: last chance

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    mruble

    A small number of families have not yet responded.  One last reminder: Students will AUTOMATICALLY be enrolled in student health insurance for the 2014-2015 school year. Every student will see a charge of $1699 on their student account.  If you do not want this student health insurance, you must waive it online by providing proof of current health insurance…

  • From one mom to another

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    mruble

    Indulge me for just a moment for a pseudo-personal post.  I wanted to share some resources that moms (and maybe dads too, if you don’t mind a little bit of sappiness) might enjoy.  I have authored this blog for a number of years now and have kept it “all business.”  But I can’t resist every…

  • Fall semester billing information

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    mruble

    A reminder from the student accounts office: fall semester payments are due on August 31.  Fee statements were mailed to the billing address of all students on record in late July for fall semester.  After the initial semester billing, all monthly statements will be delivered electronically through WebAdvisor. Students will receive an email each time…

  • New Student Orientation 2014

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    mruble

    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. Visit the orientation website for more information and a complete schedule of events for both incoming first year students as well as transfer students.

  • Parent Dinner & Orientation on Move-in Day (Advanced Tickets Required)

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    mruble

    Parents of first year students: come as you are after a physically and emotionally draining move-in day (August 29) to enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same things! This Parent Dinner & Orientation is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Heritage Banquet Room…

  • Important Information about Student Health Insurance

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    mruble

    A bright orange postcard was recently sent home with important information about student health insurance.  Major points are: Students will AUTOMATICALLY be enrolled in student health insurance for the 2014-2015 school year. Every student will see a charge of $1699 on their student account.  If you do not want this student health insurance, you must…

  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    Late July:  Housing and roommate information is sent to first year students August 29:  First year student move-in day August 29 – September 1: New Student Orientation August 31:  Transfer student move-in day August 31 – September 1:  Transfer Student Orientation September 1:  Returning student move-in day September 2:  Classes begin September 10:  Reading in Common…

  • Tuition Refund Insurance option

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    mruble

    When talking about college with your student, the conversation almost always turns to money. From tuition to back to school shopping to textbooks and more, there are many costs associated with attending college. For many families, college tuition is one of the largest investments they will make, however, many overlook the need to protect that…

  • Commencement 2014

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    mruble

    Rain forced Gustavus Adolphus College commencement exercises indoors on Sunday, June 1, but that didn’t dampen the mood on campus as 553 seniors received their degrees inside Lund Arena. Seniors Victoria Clark and Valentina Muraleedharan delivered this year’s commencement address. Clark, a native of St. James, Minn., graduated with a degree in English. Muraleedharan, a native…

  • Health Insurance Change – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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    mruble

      All students are REQUIRED to carry health care insurance. New this year, Gustavus offers a comprehensive student health insurance plan. All full-time students are automatically enrolled into the plan. In order to decline this coverage, students must complete an on-line waiver verifying other health insurance coverage. The waiver will be available from July 10th…