Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • The College Rhythm in January

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    mruble

    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…

  • Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    mruble

    The halls are closed during Christmas break according to the following schedule: Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21 ( Wed.) Halls re-open at 12 noon on Jan. 2 (Mon.) Each student is required to depart for the break within 24 hours of the completion of their last final or by…

  • Break Parking

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    mruble

    PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENT: All vehicles remaining on campus over Christmas break must be parked in the gravel lot next to the music building (Bjorling lot). You may not leave your car in the Southwest parking lot as in previous years. Any vehicle not moved to the Bjorling lot will be subject to towing at…

  • Gustavus’ Career Center Gears Students Up for Summer

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    drosenfe

    Summer is rapidly approaching and students are moving into hyperdrive to get all of their work done, finish up their sports and volunteering, and pack in a few more social activities before that mythical final bell rings in May.  The Career Center is here for any last-minute student needs, right up until the last day…

  • Student Health Insurance May End Sooner Than You Think

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    drosenfe

    Student health care insurance covered under parental policies often end as early as the day before graduation and for those on Gustavus’s plan, our student health insurance ends on August 14, 2011.  The Alumni Association offers health insurance to fill the needs of many students who will be without coverage after graduation.  Most products are…

  • The Gustavus Rhythm in April

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    drosenfe

    There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus.  The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches.  The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion.  The end of the semester brings looming pressures.  Seniors realize the…

  • Staying Safe

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    drosenfe

    Although Gustavus and St. Peter are generally very safe, precautions and good judgment should always be used to protect one’s self and belongings. Many students are outside in April enjoying the spring weather, taking late-night walks for example.  Here are some reminders for your student about staying safe: http://gustavus.edu/security/tips/crime.php.

  • Keeping Your Gustie Healthy

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    drosenfe

    The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals.  It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures.  Visit our Health Information webpage for parents to help you talk…

  • Housing Selection for 2011-2012

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    drosenfe

    Even though selection has happened for some residence hall rooms on campus, the majority of students will take part in room clusters housing selection April 19-21 and/or two-person housing selection May 3-6.  The online housing selection process provides a high level of fairness based on a computer generated, randomly assigned housing priority number within the…

  • Upcoming Events & Important Dates

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    drosenfe

    Registration for room clusters – April 19-21 Easter Recess (Residence Halls remain open) – April 22-25 Registration for double rooms – May 3-5 Honors Day – May 7 Last day of classes – May 18 Reading Day – May 19 Finals – May 20-24 Commencement – May 29 New Student Orientation – September 2-5 Fall…