Campus Activities

The mission of the Office of Campus Activities at Gustavus Adolphus is closely linked to the mission of the College, with leadership development, student learning, opportunities for service to the College and community, and personal well being at its core.

The Campus Activities Office:

• Promotes student engagement through experiential education.
• Provides opportunities for students to learn and utilize leadership skills.
• Fosters an environment that connects students and builds community.
• Facilitates a comprehensive series of intellectual, multicultural, recreational, social, and campus governance programs.
• Helps students realize their individual and collective potential.

Opportunities

Interested in joining or learning more about a student organization, Greek Life, or other programs on campus? Visit the pages below to find out more information about each area.

Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activities Board was designed with the fundamental goals to enrich the educational, cultural, social and recreational needs for the entire Gustavus community. CAB plans and executes a variety of programs and activities. With student input, CAB aims to provide the community with a vast array of entertainment opportunities.

Greek Life

The Gustavus Greek community embodies fourteen local and nationally-based organizations, all with a dedication to service, campus involvement, and the growth and development of individual chapter members. Existing on campus for more than one-hundred years, Greek organizations serve as a way to develop leadership skills, grow a social and professional network, and build lifelong relationships. The Inter-Greek Senate (IGS) acts as the primary governing body and a source of unity and structure for the community and is represented by Greek leaders throughout several chapters. Visit here to read about each of the chapters listed below. 

• Fraternities
  • Epsilon Pi Alpha
  • Kappa Sigma Chi
  • Tau Psi Omega
• Sororities
  • Alpha Sigma Tau
  • Delta Phi Omega
  • Sigma Sigma Sigma
  • Theta Xi Gamma

Gustie Greeters

Gustie Greeters are a group of upperclass student leaders who plan, organize, and lead incoming students through New Student Orientation. Each Gustie Greeter leads activities, discussions, and events during the four day Orientation program, and throughout the entire year. Gustie Greeters are resources, friends, mentors, and leaders on campus for incoming students. The Orientation program is designed to offer incoming students an easier transition to their new life at Gustavus. Gustie Greeters answer questions, provide support, organize activities to meet other new students, and generally help incoming students through the "bumps" college life can present.

Student Organizations

Student organizations at Gustavus provide the campus community with activities, programs and resources that enhance the quality of student life. Organizations allow students to explore leadership opportunities, connect with one another, and pursue passions and interests. Currently more than one-hundred organizations exist, and the Recognition Committee meets biannually to admit new groups.

• Active Student Organizations

Gus the Mascot

Gus the Mascot represents Gustie spirit, pride, and support of campus programs and events. Catch him at sporting events, Move-in Day, Homecoming, etc. Gus loves to be out-and-about throughout campus!

Looking to have Gus at your event? Submit a request here. 

Services

Information Desk

• Game and Equipment Rentals
• University Ticketing Sales
• Poster Approvals
• Campus maps and contacts
• Transportation Information

Student Organization Resources

• Campus Posting Policies
• How-To-Guide 2024-2025
• Financial Resources (purchase cards, online orders, RFPs, IDTs, 9line balances, fundraising, etc.)
• Office and Storage Space Keys
• Leadership Resources

Event Reservations and Support

• Form to reserve an event, meeting or tabling space in the Campus Center or Student Union
  • Room reservation contacts
• Program and Event Planning
  • Event Planning Checklist
• Hosting off-campus speakers and performers
  • Please reach out to or see Julia Hopper (juliahopper@gustavus.edu) to obtain the proper forms. There are a few required forms that must be signed by the Finance Office and the contracted person or group. 

Campus Center Art Installation Request

Staff

The Campus Activities Office staff are here to support Gustavus students with student organizations, Greek Life, event planning, rentals and reservations, leadership opportunities, and more!

Director - Andrea Junso (ajunso@gustavus.edu)
Administrative Assistant - Julia Hopper (juliahopper@gustavus.edu)

Annual Events & Programs

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is dedicated to facilitating the students’ transition to life at Gustavus Adolphus College. The program is designed to provide incoming students and their families with a set of common shared experiences and information that will establish the foundation for continued student academic success, personal growth and meaningful connections. The program is designed to reflect the College’s five core values of Excellence, Community, Justice, Service, and Faith.

Family Weekend

Each fall, Gustavus celebrates the parents, families, and friends of the College during Family Weekend. Guests are welcomed to experience campus through class visits, meet-and-greet events, and fun activities. It’s a great time to connect with the College and witness students’ overwhelming Gustie pride.

Senior Celebration Days

Senior Celebration Days begin on the final day of classes for all graduating seniors and continues until commencement. These days serves as a capstone to every Gusties’ undergraduate experience. The week is funded by Student Senate and is planned and implemented by members of the Junior Class.

Welcome Week 2024

Welcome Week is an exciting kickoff to the new academic year filled with events and activities for all students to help get acclimated to campus life, meet new friends, and learn about what Gustavus has to offer.

Check out the schedule from 2024 which included a student organization involvement fair, a garage sale, first day of school pictures, a Mankato shopping trip, outdoor movie, and more!

Have questions? Contact us at cao@gustavus.edu.