New Student Registration
Spring 2025
You're going to be a new Gustie in Spring 2025? Congratulations!
The information on this page will help you submit your registration preferences so that we can create your class schedule for you.
FIRST STEPS:
Create and activate your Gustavus User Account:
Your first step is to create and activate your Gustavus User Account. You were sent an email the day after you paid your enrollment deposit that included account creation and activation instructions.
Please consult this page and/or contact the Technology Helpline (507-933-6111 or helpline@gustavus.edu) if you need help or have questions about creating or activating your account.
Enrollment Checklist:
After you activate your Gustavus User Account, go to your Gustavus Enrollment Checklist. You will use the online checklist to request housing, submit your registration preferences, and keep track of other important details prior to arriving at Gustavus.
Gustavus ID#:
You can find your Gustavus ID# in your Gustavus admission offer and/or financial aid information. This is an important number for you to memorize!
SUBMITTING REGISTRATION PREFERENCES:
The Registration Preference form is available on your Gustavus Enrollment Checklist. The information that you provide on the form will be used by a Gustavus advisor to create your class schedule. See the Submitting Registration Preferences handout for details.
PLACEMENT EXAMS:
Some incoming Gustavus students need to take at least one placement exam prior to class registration. Visit the Should I Take a Placement Exam? page to help you decide which exam(s) you should take. More detailed information can be found on your Gustavus Enrollment Checklist.
AP, IB, CIS, PSEO & OTHER COLLEGE CREDIT:
Have you earned any college credits prior to coming to Gustavus? If so, be sure to request that your official college transcripts and/or AP or IB test scores are sent directly to Gustavus from the institution(s) that granted the credit. It is not enough to have these classes listed on your high school transcript. You must request for the official college transcript(s) and/or test score to be sent directly to Gustavus.
Have transcripts sent to:
or
Gustavus Admission Office
800 W. College Ave
Saint Peter, MN 56082
If your college courses are still in progress, you can wait until they are complete (and grades have been reported) before sending transcripts. Sending transcripts and scores as soon as possible upon completion will help us identify if/how your credits will transfer to Gustavus. Thank you!
RECEIVING YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE:
Your class schedule will be sent to your Gustavus email within 10 business days of submitting your Registration Preference form.
That email includes directions on how to access your schedule on the Student Planning menu of MyGustavus, as well as guidance about how your courses fit within the Gustavus curriculum.
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS:
While a vast majority of incoming students will not need to make schedule adjustments, there are times when it's appropriate to make a change.
Your academic advisor's contact information will be sent to your Gustavus email prior to the beginning of the semester. Please contact your advisor to discuss any schedule adjustments. Schedule adjustments can be made all the way until the 10th day of the semester.
REGISTRATION IN FUTURE SEMESTERS:
You will register for classes more independently in future semesters. (Although always with the guidance and approval of your academic advisor.)
For your incoming semester, however, we find that it is best to create your initial schedule for you based on your preferences. Our registration advisors use their knowledge of major and general education requirements, transfer credits, and course sequencing to create a schedule that gets you started on the path to timely graduation from Gustavus. Of course, your advisor is happy to help you make adjustments if you'd like.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:
Our Campus Activities Office typically conducts a brief new student orientation at the start of the spring semester to assist you with your transition to Gustavus. Please contact their office with any questions.
Welcome to Gustavus!