On Campus Discounts and Services
Print and mail services
- Utilize the services at the Gustavus Post Office to ship packages and personal letters via FedEx or the United States Postal Service. All USPS services except Passports, registered mail and money orders are available. FedEx offers contract pricing through the College.
- All print services are available to employees for personal use at competitive pricing.
Book Mark discounts
- Birthday discounts: receive a percent-off coupon for your birthday
- “Gus Bucks” Reward Program: earn a percentage back on all Book Mark purchases
- Employee Purchase Program: order items from Office Depot for personal use at college prices
Parking
There is no charge, or vehicle limit, for employee permits. Employees must register and display a valid parking permit and park in the appropriate color lot to park on campus.
Dining Services
The award-winning Gustavus Dining Service offers a full service bakery, catering, and take out.
Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library
All employees are welcome to use the library. We offer a large collection of leisure reading materials, DVDs, and extended borrowing privileges. Use our spaces for gatherings and take advantage of the research support we provide.
The Gustavus Arboretum Discount
The Gustavus Arboretum offers current employees a 10 percent discount on room rentals.
Dependent children of employees hired after June 1, 2009 will be eligible for the full tuition benefit after two (2) years of the parent's full-time employment. Benefits begin at the start of the semester following the anniversary date. A parent's service at a qualifying higher education institution immediately preceding employment at Gustavus will be considered for the two (2) years of full-time employment requirement. The tuition scholarship does not cover room and board or any special fees.
You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Learn more about how Gustavus partners TIAA and Savi may help reduce your student loan payments and work towards loan forgiveness.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employees may enroll in Gustavus courses free of charge.
- Questions, contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-933-7495.
Campus Events
Theatre Productions
Employees are allowed one free ticket to most performances. Must be ordered in advance.
Christmas in Christ Chapel
Employees receive one free ticket to Christmas in Christ Chapel. Must be ordered in advance.
Athletic Events
Most athletic events are free to employees with a Gustavus ID card.
Chapel Services
Employees are encouraged to attend Chapel services on Tuesday and Thursday mornings when classes are in session.
Off Campus Discounts
Renaissance Festival Discount
For discount ticket information email the Office of Human Resources.
Computer and Software Discounts
Apple, Inc., Lenovo, HP, and Dell allow Gustavus employees to purchase computers and supplies at an educational discount directly from the vendor. Free or discounted software is also available.
Cell Phone Discount
Verizon offers a discount to employees with qualifying plans. Employees can visit Verizon and provide their Gustavus email address to see if their plan(s) qualify for any additional discounts.
Working Advantage Membership
Working Advantage offers discounts and special offers at theme parks, attractions, hotels, rental cars, concerts, sports, live events, electronics, appliances, apparel, gift cards, movie tickets and much more.