Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Transportation to the MSP Airport from Gustavus

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    Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air. Students can purchase tickets for themselves at the Gustavus Information Desk, located in the lower level of the Campus Center. Gustavus offers a reduced price ticket for Gustie students.  A one way ticket will cost…

  • Care Packages

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    Gustavus students love receiving mail. It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have a surprise package awaiting them. Here are some ideas of what is helpful for your student: chips ramen noodles popcorn homemade cookies tea/coffee shampoo soap pens highlighters gift card to…

  • The College Rhythm in September

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      Excitement; freshmen test new found freedom; frequent calls and visits home; homesickness; anxiety about roommates, adjustment to professors and classes; how to get involved on campus/while some get over involved; need to balance social and academic schedules; pledging and recruitment period for fraternities and sororities (sophomores and up). May face troubles with budgeting and…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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      September 17:  Fraternity/Sorority pledging begins September 17:  Late registration deadline September 28:  Deadline to register for Family Weekend October 2 – 3:  Nobel Conference 48: Our Global Ocean October 5:  Visit from the King and Queen of Sweden October 5 – 6:  Family Weekend October 12 – 13:  Homecoming October 19:  Final exams for…

  • Fraternity/Sorority Pledging

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      The pledge period for the Gustavus Greek system occurs in September and October. There are five fraternities and six sororities on campus, four of which are national affiliates. The Greek tradition at Gustavus dates back more than 100 years. Students and advisers have worked hard during this past year to develop the pledge period…

  • Guide for New Gusties – First 100 Days

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      Staff members in the Office of Residential Life invite parents of first-year students to review the 2012 – 2013 “Your First 100 Days” calendar.  This publication represents a compilation of events and activities for a student’s first 100 days at Gustavus. Each item has been selected to provide first-year students with the opportunity to…

  • Gustavus Photo/Video Sharing

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      Gustavus has a number of different accounts for sharing photos and videos of special events, student activities, and general days on campus.  Go to the Gustavus homepage and find the red “Feedback” tab on the far left hand side of your screen.  Just above it are shortcut icons to the Gustavus Flickr account, Gustavus…

  • First Year Class (’16) Demographics

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      Over 715 new students were welcomed to campus on Friday, August 31.  Orientation ran August 31 – September 3, with the formal start of the academic year beginning on Tuesday, September 4. Here are some facts and figures regarding the Class of 2016: Average unweighted grade point average of incoming class is 3.66 Average…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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      August 31:  New student move in day, residence halls open at 9 a.m. August 31 – September 3:  New Student Orientation September 2 – 3:  Transfer Student Orientation September 4:  Classes begin September 11:  Student Involvement Fair, 4 -6:30, Eckman Mall October 2 – 3:  Nobel Conference October 5 – 7:  Family Weekend October…

  • New Student Orientation 2012

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      The Gustavus Orientation program is August 31 – September 3 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…