Parents & Family

Category: Information

  • Summer with Your Gustie

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    Most students and parents find it to be an interesting transition if your college student is returning to live at home this summer.  Students are accustomed to different freedoms while at college and many families have also adjusted to a routine without their college student.  Talk with your student about expectations, both yours and theirs. …

  • Advice from the Career Development Office

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    mruble

    There’s no doubt about it – regardless if your student is looking to fill their summer months or seeking a permanent position after graduation – it’s a difficult time to nail down a job or internship.  Without a job on the horizon, many students may spend their hours staring at a computer screen trolling for…

  • College Rhythm in April

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    mruble

    There is much excitement with the arrival of spring at Gustavus.  The students are very busy with research projects, athletic competitions, concerts, recitals, lectures, and job searches.  The time from spring break to the end of the semester creates a wide range of emotion.  The end of the semester brings looming pressures.  Seniors realize the…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    April 18:  Grad Finale for seniors from 7:30 – 5:00; April 18-27: Registration for fall semester 2017; April 21: Course withdrawal deadline; May 3:  MAYDAY! Conference What Would You Do?: Mass Surveillance and the Citizen; May 5: Celebration of Creative Inquiry; May 6:  Honors Day; May 7:  Night of Distinction; May 17:  Last day of…

  • 2017 Grad Finale

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    mruble

    Parents of seniors, remind your student to attend “Grad Finale” on Tuesday, April 18th in the Heritage Banquet Room between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.. This one-stop shop provides an opportunity for your student to pick up a cap and gown, order announcements and class ring, check in with Career Development, pick up tickets for…

  • Commencement Weekend Information

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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.

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    March 15: Off-campus living applications due for 2016 – 2017 March 11: President’s Ball at InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront March 24: Final Exams for half semester courses March 31: Deposit due to be eligible for room draw March 25 – April 2: Halls closed for spring break March 28: Midterm Grades April 14-17: Easter Recess (residence…

  • Endowed Scholarship Thank-Yous

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    mruble

    Remind your Gustie to Say Thanks! If your student was the recipient of an endowed or named scholarship, please encourage them to say thank you by filling out the Thank You online form. The thank yous will go to the alumni, parents, and friends who have established and support scholarships here at Gustavus. It is…

  • Gustie Lingo

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    mruble

    Do you ever find yourself confused by terms or acronyms that your student uses when talking about campus? Do they keep talking about buying “P-ball” tickets?  If they asked you to meet them at “3-flags” or “the rock” would you know what they mean? If not, you can find out more about these three staples of student…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    mruble

    February 17:  Late Registration Deadline March 4: Building Bridges Conference March 10: Africa Night March 11:  President’s Ball in Minneapolis March 25 – April 2:  Spring Break (residence halls will close at 9:00 am on Saturday March 25th and reopen at noon on Sunday April 2nd.) February 22-23: Mn Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair March 29: …