Parents & Family

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  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) For 2018-2019

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    Gustavus calls its housing assignment process “Room Draw” and preparations are underway! If your Gustie has questions or needs help, refer them as follows: Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of the Residential Life website! Check out the Room Draw timeline for important reminders and dates. Submit your Housing Contract (via WebAdvisor – will be available…

  • Residence Halls Closed for Spring Break

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    The halls are closed during Spring break. Students who are not able to leave campus for the break due to distance from home may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office. Information about and applications for break housing can be found online. Applications are due to the Residential Life office by…

  • Student Leader Applications

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    February is the month when most significant leadership groups at the College recruit new members. Check out the following websites for more information and please encourage your student to apply to whatever looks most interesting to them!   Collegiate Fellow (CF) selection, Residential Life (due 2/19) Gustie Greeter Orientation Leaders, Campus Activities (due 2/17) Peer Assistants (PA), Peer…

  • Dates and Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

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    September 2: First year student move-in day; September 2 – 5: New Student Orientation; September 4: Transfer student move-in day; September 4 – 5: Transfer Student Orientation; September 5: Returning student move-in day; September 6: Classes begin; September 13: Involvement Fair, Eckman Mall; September 13: Reading in Common speaker Jamelle Bouie visits; September 19: Registration…

  • FAQs about on-campus living

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    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…

  • 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 2016-2017 is $260.  Pro-rated, one semester rates are also available. Online vehicle and bike registration is available through August 21. Students will need their email…

  • Student Health Insurance Reminder

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    Gustavus students are required to carry health insurance. All full-time students are automatically enrolled into a comprehensive health insurance plan. In order to decline coverage, students must complete an online waiver verifying other health insurance coverage. The waiver is available online until September 2, 2016. Detailed primary insurance information is needed to complete the waiver.…

  • Required Harm Reduction Course for New Students

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    Please check with your incoming student to see if he/she has 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 1st,…

  • Parent Move-in Day Dinner Tickets

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    Parents of first year students: come as you are after a physically and emotionally draining move-in day (September 2) to enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same thing! This Parent Dinner is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Heritage Banquet Room on the…

  • Fall semester billing information

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    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…