Opportunities for Involvement
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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.
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. Learn More.
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. Learn More.
Gustavus Recreation Program
This program is intended to provide a greater number and variety of recreation opportunities for Gustavus students. While not limited to outdoor activities, Gustavus and the surrounding areas have a plethora of hiking, biking, boating and other outdoor opportunities. We encourage students to get out and about and to be active and involved outside of the academic environment. Learn more.
Community Engagement and Service
The Community Engagement Center provides a variety of services to the St. Peter community and surrounding area. Each year over 40 student program coordinators lead these outreach programs that engage over 400 student volunteers. The programs were established in collaboration with the St. Peter and surrounding communities and work directly with community partners or organizations to meet their identified needs. Learn more.
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. Apply to be a Greeter! 2024-2025 Gustie Greeter Application