Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Creative Care Packages

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    Gustavus students love receiving mail! It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have a surprise package awaiting them. Here are some ideas of what is helpful for your student: chips ramen noodles popcorn homemade cookies tea/coffee shampoo soap pens highlighters gift card to…

  • The College Rhythm in September

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    mruble

    Excitement; first year students test new found freedom; frequent calls and visits home; homesickness; anxiety about roommates, adjustment to professors and classes; how to get involved on campus/while some get over involved; need to balance social and academic schedules; new member education and recruitment period for fraternities and sororities (sophomores and up). May face troubles with…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    September 12: Involvement Fair, Eckman Mall; September 18: Registration deadline (last day to add full credit courses); September 23: Homecoming; October 3 – 4: Nobel Conference 53: Reproductive Technology: How Far Do We Go?; October 6 – 8: Family Weekend; October 20: Finals for first half of the semester classes; October 21 – 24:  Fall Break…

  • The First 100 Days Calendar

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    mruble

    Staff members in the Office of Residential Life invite parents of first-year students to review the 2017-2018 “Your First 100 Days” calendar.  This publication represents a compilation of events and activities for a student’s first 100 days at Gustavus. Each item has been selected to provide first-year students with the opportunity to make connections and…

  • “Going Greek”

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    mruble

    The New Member Education period for the Gustavus Greek system occurs in September and October. There are four fraternities and three 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 New Member Education…

  • Promoting a Healthy and Safe Culture of Involvement

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    mruble

    As the fall semester gets underway, Gusties have many opportunities to get involved on campus.  Whether it be a student organization, athletic team, or fine arts program, participation in these organizations represents a great opportunity for students to explore new interests, connect with peers and develop leadership skills.  Gustavus is committed to maintaining an environment…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    September 1: First year student move-in day; September 1 – 4: New Student Orientation; September 3: Transfer student move-in day; September 3 – 4: Transfer Student Orientation; September 4: Returning student move-in day; September 5: Classes begin; September 12: Involvement Fair, Eckman Mall; September 19: Registration deadline; September 23: Homecoming; October 3 – 4: Nobel…

  • Required Harm Reduction Course for New Students

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    Please check with your incoming student to see if they have completed the mandatory online course called Think About It by Campus Clarity.  All new students (including athletes and other early arrival students) are required to complete the course by August 31st.  An email was sent to each student’s Gustavus email account on August 4th…

  • Student Health Insurance Reminder

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    mruble

    All students are required to carry health insurance. All students MUST choose to either ‘Waive’ or ‘Enroll’ in this plan by SEPTEMBER 18, 2017. Students who have not taken action to waive or enroll will be automatically enrolled on Sept 18th. Detailed primary insurance information is needed to complete the waiver.  It takes less than…

  • 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 2017-2018 is $270.  Pro-rated, one semester rates are also available. Registration for student parking permits is online through August 18. Students should visit the Campus…