Gustavus Looks Forward to New Academic Year
The Gustie Greeters will energetically welcome first-year students to campus.
The Gustavus football team traditionally helps families of first-year students move in to the residence halls as a fundraiser.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (3 months ago)
Gustavus Adolphus College will begin its 147th academic year Tuesday, Sept. 2 when classes commence for the college's 2,600 full-time students. Approximately 635 first-year students are enrolled at Gustavus this fall.
Move-in day for first-year students is Friday, Aug. 29 and new student orientation will run Aug. 29-Sept. 1 with activities including:
A convocation for new students and families at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 in Christ Chapel;
The annual President's Banquet at 5 p.m. followed by the traditional square dance at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30;
The annual "E Pluribus Gustavus" diversity presentation to discuss transition and differences in lifestyles, social issues, and environmental changes at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31;
Academic success sessions in the morning and afternoon on Monday, Sept. 1;
A back-to-school bash featuring live entertainment and a picnic-style dinner at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1; and
Small group meetings led by upperclass Gustie Greeters throughout orientation.
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