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  • End of Calendar Year

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    As we approach the end of 2010, the Gustavus Annual Fund staff extends its sincerest thank you to all who have contributed to enriching and enhancing the College. Gustavus would be a far different place without continued support on the part of so many in this great community. If you haven’t yet shown your financial…

  • Important Dates/Events at Gustavus

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    Reading Day (no classes) – Dec. 15 Final Exams – Dec. 16-20 Halls close for semester break at 9 a.m. – Dec. 21 Financial aid information sent to returning students via email – early January Halls re-open from semester break at noon – Jan. 2, 2011 For more information on other college events, go to…

  • Meal Plans at Gustavus

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    Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service…

  • Choosing Classes at Gustavus

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    November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester.  Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far.  This review…

  • Gustavus Residence Halls Closed During Break

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    The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the breaks due to the distance to their homes (more than 350 miles) may be housed in the on-campus hostel with permission from the Residential Life Office. Students will need to apply to stay…

  • Getting Involved at Gustavus

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    Numerous opportunities are available for students to get involved on campus. If students say they are bored or not feeling connected, they may need to take more initiative to engage in the many events and the more than 100 recognized organizations, more than 30 theatre, arts, and music organizations, and 40 intramural and club sports…

  • Greek Pledging

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    The pledge period for campus fraternities and sororities occurs in September. There are five fraternities and five sororities on campus, three of which are national affiliates. The Greek tradition at Gustavus dates back more than 100 years. Students and advisers have worked hard during this past year to develop the pledge period and activities to…

  • 2010 Guide for New Gusties – First 100 Days

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    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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    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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    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…