Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Ad Campaign to Start This Month

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    Late this summer and into the fall, Gustavus is launching a statewide advertising campaign for recruitment. Targeted to reach Minnesota high school students and their parents, the ad campaign will include radio, newspaper, magazine, outdoor/billboard, and social media outlets in and around the Twin Cities, Rochester, St. Cloud, Duluth, and Mankato. Some places you will…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair – August 26-September 6 Waiver of health insurance premium due (Waiver form available online) – August 31 Fall tuition/fees due – August 31 First-Year students move in – September 3 New student orientation – September 3-6 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6…

  • The College Search Timeline

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    No matter where your child or grandchild is looking to go to college, there are some basic steps that most students follow in making a selection.  Each student’s college search timeline is different.  Families start the process at different times, people visit campuses at different times, and students are admitted throughout the school year.  The…

  • Upcoming Events and Important Dates at Gustavus

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    First-year student move-in – September 3 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6 Fall Semester Classes begin – September 7 Homecoming – September 25 Family Weekend – October 8-10 For more information on additional college events, go to the Gustavus College Calendar or visit our website for parents for information…

  • Commencement

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    593 seniors became college graduates on Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m.  Graduates received their diplomas from the faculty chair in their respective major, a tradition that began in 1973. Also at the ceremony, Leila Brammer, associate professor of communications studies, was awarded the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching.  Mary Cunningham ’10 gave…

  • Unsubscribing from Parent Newsletter

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    If your student has graduated from Gustavus and you no longer wish to receive the Staying Connected e-mail newsletter, you are welcome to unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe now” link at the end of this message.

  • Will you have access to your student’s grades?

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    Gustavus encourages parents to discuss mutual expectations with regard to academic achievement – including how and when grades will be discussed and shared – with their students. Students can easily provide their WebAdvisor user names and PIN codes, permitting parents to view grades and degree audits at any time. The College may also release selected…

  • Refer a Gustie

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    While most seniors have made their college plans by now, some just haven’t been able to decide or started the process late.  Other students may be second-guessing their initial college choice—perhaps their expectations for housing or course registration aren’t being met.  Whatever the reason, we want these students to consider Gustavus.  Now’s the time; a…

  • New Academic Building at Gustavus

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    On April 16, ground was broken for the “New Academic Building” at Gustavus, which will house the three largest majors at the College, economics/management, communication studies, and psychology.. You can watch as this building takes shape, both via a live web cam and updated photos.  All news, pictures, and information about the new building will…

  • Upcoming Events & Important Dates at Gustavus

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    First-year student move-in – September 3 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6 Fall Semester Classes begin – September 7 Homecoming – September 25 Family Weekend – October 8-10 For more information on additional college events, go to the Gustavus College Calendar or visit our website for parents for information…