Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Keeping Your Gustie Healthy

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    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…

  • Gustavus Housing Selection for 2010-2011

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    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 24-27 and/or two-person housing selection May 2-5.  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 and Important Dates

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    Residence Halls re-open following Spring Break at Noon – April 4 “Grad Finale” (seniors pick-up cap and gowns) – April 7 Registration for Fall Classes – April 12-22 Returning student financial aid information priority deadline – April 15 Lupe Fiasco Concert – April 17 MAYDAY! Conference – April 28 Honors Day – May 1 Last…

  • Information about Commencement

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    Parents of graduating seniors will soon receive a letter containing information on campus housing options as well as meal options and the schedule for commencement weekend.   Visit our commencement website or contact Lorie Siebels at marketing@gustavus.edu or 507-933-7520 for more information.

  • Concern about High-Risk Drinking

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    Earlier today each student received the following message from the Dean of Students: March 10, 2010 To: Gustavus students From: Jeff Stocco, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Gustavus is a caring community. I write today with serious concerns regarding the problem of high-risk drinking on campus. Recent and other campus incidents…

  • The Gustavus Student Rhythm in March

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    Housing selection starts.  Students feel the pressure of mid-term exams.  Many students start to think of summer employment and seniors continue to work on plans for post-graduation. Some students are concerned with winter weight gain and are making plans for spring break. In the spring, sophomores begin to declare majors; students should start looking for…

  • Graduation is Around the Corner

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    It is time to think about Commencement.  In March, junior students are each sent a form to complete to apply for graduation.  This tells the College if a student plans to graduate in 2011.  ALL students must apply for graduation with the Office of the Registrar in their junior or senior year.  On April 7,…

  • Academic Assistance Available

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    Mid-term exams typically occur just before and just after Spring Break.  Therefore, now is a good time for students to be seeking assistance with any academic challenges.  Tutors are available for many departments and programs.  Look here for a complete list.  Also, the Writing Center on campus (located in Confer Hall 232) provides help because…

  • 2010-2011 Financial Aid Renewal Process

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    In late February students received information for the 2010-2011 Financial Aid renewal application process.  Detail explanatory information is available from Financial Aid.  Award letters are not mailed to current students.  An email was sent to students at their Gustavus email account instructing them to go to WebAdvisor to view their award letter.  Any subsequent revisions…

  • Explaining the Lingo

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    Does your student use Gustavus terms or abbreviations that you do not understand?  Do you ever wonder which office handles a certain service?  Definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to describing the offices and services frequently used by parents and students may be found online.