Get Ready Gusties

Incoming Students

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Welcome!

You’re now part of the Gustavus community. We’re excited for you to join us on the Hill. 

Get Ready Gusties is our comprehensive program of communications, steps, and events designed to help you transition into college. We’ll also have some fun as we get ready for move-in day.

 

Follow the Gustavus Class of 2029 Instagram account to meet other future Gusties before Move-In Day!

 
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Start Here

As you prepare to begin your Gustavus journey, there are a few important steps to help you be ready for a smooth and successful start. From submitting forms and selecting housing to registering for classes, this page will walk you through everything you need to know. Don’t worry—we’ve organized it all in one place, so you can take it step by step. 

Now it’s time to fill out lots of forms. Let’s get started!

Step 1 Pay your deposit

Before you can do anything else, you must first pay your enrollment deposit. Our systems sync overnight. After paying your deposit, please check back the following day to continue.

Pay your enrollment deposit

Step 2 Create your username

To access forms and do pretty much everything else to get ready for Gustavus, you need to select a Gustavus email address and activate your account.

Activate your account

Step 3 Select your housing

Housing applications must be submitted online for full consideration and housing preference priority. Please see our Incoming/New Student Housing website for the most updated information about the housing process and dates. New student housing forms opened in April. Your housing assignment will be communicated to you in July.

New student housing

Step 4 Submit your class registration preferences

Head over to the New Student Registration page to learn about class registration, placement exams, transferring credit, and other important details regarding your academic transition to Gustavus.

Class registration

Step 5 Pay your bill

Fall semester payments will be due August 15. This bill will include one half of the tuition, room fee, and meal plan fee and the full amount of fees minus one half of your financial aid package. A fee statement will be mailed to your home address in July.

Pay your bill

Dates to Remember

  • June 6 Due date for Housing Preference form; Gustie Gear-Up! RSVP; Placement exams; Class Registration Preference form
  • August 15 Due date for Fall Semester Bill Payment; Statement of Financial Responsibility signed form; Meal Plan Selection; Additional Scholarships Request; Direct Deposit Authorization form; Billing & Directory contact form; Student Conduct Code signed form
  • Sept.15 Due date for Health Insurance Waiver; Immunization record
All forms in are the Applicant Portal (under Enrollment Checklist)

Next Steps and Resources

Ready to take additional steps toward Move-In Day? Use these resources to get details, track your progress, and plan ahead.

  • Use the Enrollment Checklist.
    Log into your Gustavus Applicant Portal to view the Enrollment Checklist. The checklist includes everything you need to do before arriving on campus, including housing, class registration, student information, and financial aid. Here you can submit forms and ensure you’re meeting important deadlines. Throughout the summer more checklist items will be added, so be sure to check your Applicant Portal regularly. We'll notify you when new forms are live.
  • Check your Gustavus email.
    Check your Gustavus email for regular Get Ready Gusties communication heading into the Fall 2025 semester.
  • Start using MyGustavus.
    MyGustavus is where you will register for classes, check your grades, track your progression towards graduation, view your financial aid award and much more! Create your account, log in, and explore this site so you’re familiar with it once you get to campus.
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How can we help?

If you’re not sure where to direct your question, please reach out to the Admission Office. We’re happy to connect you with appropriate offices across campus! We promise they're really nice, too.

  • Admission Office — Transcripts, residence hall tours
  • Financial Aid Office — Financial aid award, scholarships, and billing
  • Student Employment — Working a job on campus or through Gustavus
  • Academic Support Center — Class registration, academic advising, placement exams, and academic accommodations
  • Residential Life — Room assignment, roommate assignment, and move-in logistics
  • Campus Activities Office — Orientation, getting involved, and events on campus
  • Dining Service — Meal plans and dietary allergies or intolerances
  • Bookmark — Slingshot (program used for textbooks), Gustavus gear, and special supplies for classes.
  • Accommodations — The process for making a request is varied depending on the area on campus best positioned to meet the need. This is a good place to start!
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Get your Gustavus apparel

Get your Gustavus apparel

 

 

Gear up, Gusties

Use the coupon code we sent to your email after you made your enrollment deposit. Search for the subject, "Get your Gustie Gear 20% off"

 

 

 

 

 

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Stay Connected with Campus Events

Stay Connected with Campus Events

 

 

Gustavus uses a college-wide calendar to track all of the campus events happening throughout the year. Explore fine arts performances, cheer on our athletes, and immerse yourself in campus culture. With the calendar as your guide, you’ll never miss a moment of Gustavus magic! Check it out and find a few events that interest you.

 

 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gustie Gear-Up! in June is your opportunity to personally receive, review, and adjust your class schedule with an academic advisor, meet your fellow classmates, and get your final questions answered prior to moving in this fall. You can learn more about Gustie Gear-Up! on the New Student Registration page. Students who do not attend Gustie Gear-Up! will receive an email (sent to their Gustavus email) in late June with instructions on how to access and review their class schedule. That email will also include information about an optional opportunity in July to virtually review and adjust their schedule with a Gustavus advisor. 

You'll receive notification about your housing assignment and roommate in your housing portal.

All students are able to get a job on campus. If you are interested in applying, check out Student Employment to get started.

MyGustavus — the web-based system that allows Gustavus students to access important academic information — provides students the ability to grant a parent/and/or others access to information on MyGustavus. Students are able to grant their parents access to their grades, class schedule, student account statement, and more. Access granted is completely controlled by and at the discretion of the student. Learn more about parent access to MyGustavus.

First-year students will have an opportunity to move to campus, connect with their Orientation Group, meet their floor-mates and participate in a weekend of events. The Gustavus New Student Orientation program is focused on helping you with the transition to Gustavus and establishing a sense of belonging in this community.

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