Parents & Family

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  • Transportation to the MSP Airport Twin Cities from Gustavus

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    Many parents and students inquire about transportation services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area and the MSP Airport. Students interested in traveling from St. Peter to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport can do so by using Land to Air.  Students do not need to be flying to use Land to Air services and once at the…

  • Gustavus Library Association: A Royal Affair

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    Gustavus Library Associates invites you to join friends, family, and alumni to celebrate A Royal Affair on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 5 p.m. at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bloomington, MN. This evening of merriment, wonderful food, creative auctions, music, and dancing raises funds for the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library at Gustavus. When you…

  • Honoring A Parent’s Transition…

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    Following are some resources that moms (and maybe dads too, if you don’t mind a little bit of sappiness) might enjoy.  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…

  • Honors Day 2015

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    Honors Day 2015 will be held on Saturday, May 2.  Honors Day is a celebration of student academic achievement and parents are encouraged to join their student on campus.  The schedule for the day is as follows: 9:30 a.m., Coffee Reception, Johns Courtyard/Courtyard Cafe 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Books in Bloom Exhibition, Folke Bernadotte…

  • Commencement Weekend Information

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    A webpage has been created 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.  Congratulations Class of 2015!

  • Gustavus Wellbeing in March

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    Our March wellbeing offerings are guaranteed to put a spring in your child’s step!Sleep Education and Advocacy Did you know March 2-8 is National Sleep Awareness Week? Check out more information from the latest issue of Student Health 101 about how your student can enjoy better sleep! http://readsh101.com/0315/03/gustavus.htmlWe think sleep deserves much more attention than a single week—it’s the third leading factor to…

  • Awards and Scholarships

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    Your student learns, serves, and leads along side some amazing Gustie peers.  Make sure they are recognized for their efforts!  Encourage your student to nominate themselves or someone else today for awards and scholarships: Magnuson Award for Leadership and Service Ovanlig Award for raising campus awareness of LGBT issues St. Ansgar senior recognition for scholarship, leadership,…

  • Room Draw (Housing Assignments) for 2015-2016

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    Below you will find a brief excerpt from the Residential Life web page. Talk to your student and remind them to start reviewing the details for the Room Draw process. Further details can be found on the Residential Life Room Draw webpage. Read “The Basics of Room Draw & FAQ” section of this website! Submit…

  • Off Campus Living Permission

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    Gustavus Adolphus College is a residential institution. This means ALL students are required to live on-campus all four years. As the college does not have enough beds to house all students, each year a limited number of students are granted permission to live off-campus, with the remaining students residing in College-owned residence halls, apartments, or…

  • February Wellbeing Offerings

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    Check out the February wellbeing offerings for your students:Application Deadline to become a Wellbeing Peer Assistant Applications for 2015-2016 Peer Assistants are being accepted NOW through February 23! Please encourage your child to consider applying. The Wellbeing Peer Assistants (PAs) promote healthy, balanced lifestyles for the Gustavus Adolphus College community. The PAs provide educational programs, awareness campaigns, social activities, and referral…