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Tag: New Student Orientation

  • New Student Orientation

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    mruble

    The Gustavus Orientation program is September 4 – 7 and is focused on helping new students with the transition to Gustavus and establishing a sense of belonging in this community. Visit the orientation website for more information and a complete schedule of events for both incoming first year students as well as transfer students.

  • Welcoming the Class of 2014!

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    drosenfe

    The Class of 2014 moved to campus on Friday, Sept. 3. More than 605 new first-year students and over 40 transfer students were welcomed by President Ohle at convocation, and they completed orientation on Sept. 6. This year’s theme was “I am a Gustie!” Tuesday, Sept. 7, marks the first day of classes and President…

  • Reading In Common Author Visit: Jamie Ford

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    drosenfe

    The Reading-in-Common program, designed to give new students a taste of college academic life, is now in its 11th year. This year’s book is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, which explores the age-old conflicts between father and son set against the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese…

  • Deadline to buy Orientation Parent Dinner tickets Friday 8/27

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    drosenfe

    Friday, August 27 is the last day to buy tickets for the Parent and Family dinner on move in day.  The dinner and program will run from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, September 3 in Alumni Hall.  Cost is $10 per ticket; your new Gustavus student will not be joining you for dinner.  Come…

  • 2010 Guide for New Gusties – First 100 Days

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    drosenfe

    Staff members in the Office of Residential Life invite parents of first-year students to review “Your First 100 Days.”  This calendar 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 develop skills that…

  • 2010 New Student Orientation at Gustavus

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    drosenfe

    The Gustavus Orientation program is September 3-6 and is focused on helping new students with the transition to Gustavus and establishing a sense of belonging in this community. Visit the orientation website for more information.

  • 2010-2011 Gustavus Student Vehicle and Bike Registration

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    drosenfe

    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 2010-2011 is $210. Online vehicle and bike registration is available through August 30.  Students will need their email user name and password, along…

  • Lofted Beds in Gustavus Residence Halls

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    drosenfe

    If your student is planning to put lofts in their residence hall, you can either build your own or rent metal lofts from a vendor.  If you are interested in renting a loft you can contact the company directly.  The loft company will be present during move in days for receiving your loft. If you…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    drosenfe

    Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair – August 26-September 6 Waiver of health insurance premium due (Waiver form available online) – August 31 Fall tuition/fees due – August 31 First-Year students move in – September 3 New student orientation – September 3-6 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6…

  • Gustavus Orientation Dinner for Parents of New Students

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    drosenfe

    Friday, September 3 (new student move-in day) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Alumni Hall $10 per person Come as you are after a physically and emotionally demanding day.  Enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same things!  Meet some key staff who will assist in your family’s…