Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Upcoming Events and Important Dates

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    First-year student move-in – September 4 Transfer student move-in – September 6 Returning student move-in – September 7 Fall Semester Classes begin – September 8 Family Weekend – October 9-11 For a complete listing of events on campus, go to the College Calendar or visit Important Dates and Campus Resources.

  • Unsubscribing to Parent Newsletter

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    To Parents who receive this as an e-mail newsletter: 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 Students’ 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 (personal identification number), permitting parents to view grades and degree audits at any time. The College may also…

  • 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…

  • 169 Construction and Access to Gustavus

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    The city of St. Peter has joined the Minnesota Department of Transportation in planning for the reconstruction of Highway 169 from Union Street (in the north) to Jefferson Avenue (in the south), beginning on Thursday, July 9, and concluding by the Thanksgiving weekend.  Gustavus will be accessible throughout the reconstruction phase. Since traffic may be…

  • To Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    Graduating seniors who have taken out a Federal Direct Stafford Loan any year while in attendance at Gustavus are required by law to complete exit counseling prior to leaving Gustavus.  We have been in contact with those students to complete this on-line exit interview.  To date, 41 students still have to complete this process. It…

  • The Gustavus College Rhythm in May

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    The last few weeks of school are here.  Students have anxiety about final exams and papers.  Students who do not have other plans for the summer are busy finding summer employment.  The reality of graduation brings mixed emotions for most seniors, sadness over leaving friends or relationships, anxiety about finding a job or starting graduate…

  • Pre-Register for Gustavus Graduation Photos

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    During the Commencement Service, staff from Grad Images will be taking a photo of each graduating senior as they shake hands with the president.  These photos are then available for purchase direct from Grad Images.  Family members may pre-register so they receive an e-mail when the photos are ready to download and order.  To take…

  • Gustavus Baccalaureate/Commencement Tickets

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    Baccalaureate and Commencement are Sunday, May 31.  Each graduate received four tickets for one of the Baccalaureate services (at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) at the Grad Finale in April. Seniors NEED a ticket.  Commencement will be held on Hollingsworth Football Field at 2 p.m.  No tickets are necessary if Commencement is held outdoors, and…

  • Senior Week at Gustavus

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    Gustavus sponsors a time of celebration and closure for the senior class in the days between the end of finals and Commencement.  Senior Week events are planned by interested members of the senior class.  Activities include a fiesta dinner, Johnny Holm concert, Twins baseball game, Valleyfair, President’s Banquet, spa day, and boat cruise.  Registration for…