Graduation Requirements

Explanation of course designations in the General Education and SigX Curriculum

Information on the grading system and final exam schedule. 

Grading and final exams

Registration and Course Enrollment Policies

Registration for courses will happen via MyGustavus. Students meet with their academic advisor in advance of registering to discuss their classes and academic plan. Students will be given a registration time when they are able to select their courses for the next semester. View all registration and course enrollment policies in the Gustavus Catalog.

Transferring Credits

Commencement and Academic Honors

An application to participate in the graduation ceremony must be completed before spring break senior year.

Application to participate in Commencement

Read about the schedule and details for the graduation day.

Commencement day information

Commencement and Academic Honors Policies

Learn about who can participate in the Commencement ceremony and the criteria for being included on the Dean's List. 

Academic Standing, Sanctions, and Honesty Policies

Withdrawal and Readmission

Information on withdrawing from Gustavus, taking a medical leave of absence, a military duty leave, or a family emergency leave and the readmission process.

Request your Official Academic Transcript

The Gustavus Adolphus College transcript is the official and historical record of a student’s enrollment at Gustavus. The official transcript is signed by the Registrar and bears the official seal of the College. Student records are protected by FERPA, the privacy act. You are the only one who may request your own transcript. Transcripts cannot be ordered over the phone and are not sent via fax. Electronic transcripts will be delivered via email through the National Student Clearinghouse.

  • Please contact the Student Accounts Office at (507) 933-7502 if you have a Student Account hold.

Gustavus offers electronic (secure, certified PDF) delivery via the National Student Clearinghouse

  • The site will walk you through placing your transcript order
  • You will select electronically delivered transcript
  • You can order as many transcripts, to be sent to as many destinations as you like in a single session
  • Supplemental forms may be uploaded to be included with your transcript order
  • Order updates will be sent to you via email
  • You can check the status of your order online
  • You will be assessed a $4.50 online service fee for each electronic transcript and your credit card will only be charged after your order is completed

Inclusion of final grades
If you are requesting a transcript with final grades and/or degree awarded, you should verify all grades have been posted to your academic record, via MyGustavus, BEFORE submitting a request for an electronic transcript. 

Use the link below to submit a request for a paper transcript or to submit for international delivery of your official Gustavus transcript. Additional fees may apply for international delivery.

Paper Transcript Request Link

Current students may view their unofficial transcripts via the "self service" card at MyGustavus

  • We do not issue unofficial transcripts to former students.
  • Please follow the directions above to request an official transcript.