Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Health Insurance Available Through Gustavus Alumni Association

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    During this time of economic uncertainty, many of our alumni, new graduates, and their family members are in need of health insurance. Short-term and permanent health insurance options are available through the alumni insurance program. The program is typically promoted to new grads just before and after graduation, but in response to the rising unemployment…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    Christmas in Christ Chapel – Dec. 4-6 Reading Day (no classes) – Dec. 16 Final Exams – Dec. 17-21 Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. – Dec. 22 Spring semester bills sent to parents – week of Dec. 28 Financial aid information sent to returning students via email – early January Halls re-open…

  • Gustavus Career Center Announces New Health Profession Resources

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    It is with great pleasure that we announce a new partnership between Gustavus and the University of Minnesota Health Careers Center. For the first time, our students will have access to FREE e-learning tools for career exploration on health careers from the University of Minnesota. Our students will be able to access these learning experiences…

  • The Student Rhythm at Gustavus in November

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    Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, the emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Student schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving.…

  • Meal Plan

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    Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service…

  • Choosing Classes

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    November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester.  Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far.  This review…

  • Gustavus Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to the distance to their homes may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Halls close for Thanksgiving Recess at 9 a.m. – Nov. 25…

  • Commission Gustavus 150 Report

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    Hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends joined together to generate recommendations to manifest the College’s Strategic Plan through the Commission Gustavus 150 process.  We invite you to review two important documents available on the Commission website.  The first document, “Report of Commission Gustavus 150,” explains the Commission process and includes all the recommendations…

  • Staying Connected through the Gustavus Career Center

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    Parents are great at encouraging their student to make the most out of their future.  To that end, the Career Center would like to remind you of all the ways to stay in touch with what is happening on campus regarding career decisions, employers, and workshops.  The Career Center website houses a large variety of…

  • The Rhythm of October for Gusties

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    Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October:  The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or…