Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • FAQs about on-campus living

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    mruble

    Now that the realities of preparing and shopping for living on campus are hitting you, you’re sure to think of a number of questions.  Fortunately the Residential Life office has a great website with lots of valuable information: Room layout and dimension information (for every specific first year room on campus!) Rental information for bed…

  • Fall Semester Billing Information

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    mruble

    A reminder from the student accounts office: fall semester payments are due on August 31.  Fee statements were mailed to the billing address of all students on record in late July for fall semester.  After the initial semester billing, all monthly statements will be delivered electronically through WebAdvisor. Students will receive an email each time…

  • Join Other Gustie Parents on Facebook

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    mruble

    Continue the conversation, post questions, get advice, and receive more timely updates by joining the “Gustie Parents” Facebook page.  No worries, we don’t flood the site with posts and you won’t be overwhelmed on your news feed.  Just another way to stay in touch!

  • Honoring a Parent’s Transition

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    mruble

    Following are some resources that moms and dads might feel are especially meaningful this month.  Every year at this time we think about the process of you sending your child to Gustavus, and the myriad of emotions that are a part of that process.  Honor and take care of yourself and your own needs during this…

  • The Great Gustie Get Together at the Great Minnesota Get Together!

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    mruble

    Gustavus will again have a booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. The booth will have friendly faces, information, and those popular Gustie Grams. Wear your Gustavus apparel to the fair to show off your Gustie pride! The fair runs August 24 – September 4, so stop by and see us.

  • College Rhythm in May

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    mruble

    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…

  • Dates And Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    Last day of classes- May 17 Reading Day – May 18 Finals- May 19-23 Residential Halls close- May 23rd at 6:00 pm for students not involved with graduation Senior Week– May 23-27 Commencement – May 28 Residential Halls close for Seniors – May 28 at 6:00 pm Looking ahead to next year: Summer Registration for new…

  • Parents of Graduating Seniors

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    A request from the Financial Aid Office: 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. It is our office’s…

  • All Things Commencement

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      A detailed website has been developed with all of the information necessary to prepare for a successful and memorable commencement weekend at Gustavus.  Click here for information on tickets, times, lodging, parking, special needs assistance, FAQs, and more. Additionally, Gustavus sponsors “Senior Week,” a time of celebration and closure for the senior class in the days…

  • Pre-Register for 2017 Graduation Photos

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    mruble

    During the Commencement Service, staff from Grad Images will be taking a photo of each graduating senior as they cross the stage and receive their diploma.  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. …