Gustavus Adolphus Families

08/25/2026

We are just a couple days away from first-year student Move In Day, Thursday, August 27th! A Move In Day and Orientation packet - including a schedule, maps and helpful tips - was mailed to new students in the first week of August. A digital version can be found on our Get Ready Gusties web page. We can’t wait to meet you!

Information for new students to Gustavus, including paying your deposit, creating your Gustavus account, and accessing the applicant portal to select your housing and classes. The enrollment checklist will walk you through all the steps to start your Gustavus journey.

04/21/2026

If your family needs additional Commencement tickets, there are some still available. You can email [email protected] and request additional tickets. All tickets are also transferable via an email address using Hometown Tickets. So if your student has some they don't need, they can email that extra ticket to another student right in the app!

03/16/2026

Parents of seniors: If your student plans to graduate in the 2025-26 academic year and/or participate in the 2026 Commencement ceremony, they need to complete the Intent to Graduate Form by April 1! An email with more information was sent on March 9 and your Gustie can contact the Registrar's Office with any questions.

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03/10/2026

At Gustavus, we want to support students in maintaining both their academic progress and their financial responsibilities. Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, the College will be implementing a new Student Account Payment Policy designed to help students stay on track with their financial responsibilities each semester. The goal is to make expectations clear and help prevent unexpected disruptions to the academic experience.

If you have any questions about the new policy or would like an estimate of 2026-27 costs, please have your student reach out to the Student Accounts Office at [email protected] or call 507-933-7502. We’re happy to help.

Information on billing for tuition and other costs such as payment dates, methods (online via Touchnet, check, cash), and payment plans.

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Gustie families!

With thought, care, empathy, and communication, you can make this Thanksgiving visit — and future reunions under your roof — a success.

10/03/2025

Flu shot clinic on campus October 14! Have your student reserve a time in their Gustavus Health Portal.

10/01/2025

Message sent to upperclass students today:
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝/𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲, you will need to complete the Intent to Graduate Form by one of the following deadlines:
PRIORITY DEADLINE: December 1, 2025. Submitting by this date allows for the option of a "graduation review" before the Spring drop/add deadline.
FINAL DEADLINE: April 1, 2026. To participate in the 2026 Commencement ceremony, and to be included in the Commencement program, you must submit the form by this deadline.
Please submit the Intent to Graduate Form if any of the following apply:
If you are part of the Class of 2026.
If you intend to graduate in December 2025.
If you intend to graduate in May 2026.
If you intend to participate in the Commencement ceremony in May 2026.
https://gustavus.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KXzkHjB5hFyB3o

09/23/2025

If you ever hear from your Gustie that there’s nothing to do on campus, you might encourage them to pay a bit more attention and/or step out of their comfort zone and try something new! A few key words from these bulletin boards: trivia, tacos, tents…chess, charcuterie, chill…

09/16/2025

Hard to believe we're already into the third week of fall semester! If you've helped your new Gustie through various ups and downs, you're not alone.