Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • College Breaks

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    Before you schedule flights or make vacation plans for College breaks, please make sure your student knows details regarding class expectations, final exam schedules, residence hall closing information, transportation, and travel time to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.  To allow students to travel, Gustavus does not hold classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Residence halls are closed…

  • Greek Pledging at Gustavus

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    The pledge period for campus fraternities and sororities occurs in September. There are five fraternities and six sororities on campus, three 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 and activities to…

  • Commission Gustavus 150

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    The 439 Commission Gustavus 150 recommendations created by the eight Task Forces have been reviewed, with similar recommendations merged. This resulted in 385 recommendations being grouped into seven substantive categories. The level of importance gathered about these recommendations from faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, and other Commission participants was attached to each recommendation. At a…

  • Important Dates/Events

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    Fall Semester Classes begin – September 8 Homecoming and Family Weekend – October 9-11 Nobel Conference – October 6-7 Reading Days (Fall Break) – October 24-27 For more information on other college events, visit https://gustavus.edu/calendar/. For information on other Important Dates and Campus Resources visit http://gustavus.edu/parents/resources.php.

  • 2009-2010 Gustie Guide Available Online

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    The Gustie Guide is a compendium of information about College people, programs, policies and services. The Guide serves as a valuable resource for students as they seek to learn about College expectations, get engaged within the campus and local community, explore academic and co-curricular opportunities, or search for assistance in addressing a wide range of…

  • 2009-10 Gustavus Student Parking Permit Information

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    Students who wish to park a vehicle on campus must obtain a student parking permit by registering their motor vehicle with the Department of Campus Safety. The student parking permit fee for 2009-10 is $200. Online vehicle registration is available at http://gustavus.edu/safety/ through August 28th.  Students will need their email user name and password, along…

  • Gustavus Residential Life Calendar

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    For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times, housing selection and general campus events refer to page 2 of the Residential Life Handbook and Contract.  Please note these dates and time for travel plans for this academic year.

  • 2009-10 Gustavus Academic Calendar

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    The academic calendar for the year is available at http://gustavus.edu/registrar/six_year_calendar/six_year_calendar.php. This includes dates of mid-term tests, finals, and college breaks.  Please schedule travel home for breaks either after all tests are to be complete or after your student knows their test schedule or discusses their travel plans with their professors. The academic calendar for the…

  • Commission Gustavus 150 Update

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    The Commission Gustavus 150 Task Forces completed their work at the end of April, posting 439 recommendations to a website used to gather input from the on-campus community and alumni.  Preparations are now being made so the Board of Trustees may work on setting strategic priorities at a workshop in late August.  These preparations include…

  • Important Dates and Events

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    Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair – August 27-September 7 Waiver of health insurance premium due (Waiver form available at http://www.eiia.org/gustavus/StudentWaive.asp) – August 31 Fall tuition/fees due – August 31 First-Year students move in – September 4 New student orientation – September 4-7 Returning student move-in – September 7 Fall Semester Classes begin –…