Information Desk

The Information Desk staff are here to welcome you to campus, provide directions, approve posters for the Campus Center and Student Union, reserve games and equipment, answer questions about Gustavus and community events and resources, and more!

Ticket Sales

  • Visit the Gustavus Ticketing Websiteto purchase event tickets online. (Athletics tickets are NOT sold here or online. Tickets must be purchased at the gate on the day of unless stated otherwise.)
  • E-tickets are also sold in person and over the phone by the Information Desk for Theatre, Dance, and Campus Activities Board (CAB) events by only credit card or debit card, or can be charged to student accounts.
  • We do NOT sell tickets by cash or check, we ONLY sell e-tickets or will-call tickets, and we do NOT sell tickets for Christmas in Christ Chapel for Athletics. Please use the ticketing website or call 507-933-7520 for CinCC tickets.
  • All Gustavus students and employees must create an account on the Gustavus Tickets website to receive free or reduced-priced tickets.
  • To create a profile, click on the yellow Log In/Register button in the upper right corner of the page. From there, select General Public, click on the Register tab, and enter your Gustavus email address and a password of your choice. Once you have entered the login credentials that you would like to use, click on the "Students/Faculty/Staff? Click here." link to finish creating your profile. This will validate your affiliation as a Gustavus student, faculty, or staff member. 

Game and Equipment Rentals

To reserve the photo booth, popcorn machine, bingo, yard games, board games, puzzles, and more, please submit your requests online through this form, or stop by the Information Desk or Campus Activities Office.

Requests for rentals are preferred at least 72 hours in advance to ensure availability. Once your request has been received, you will receive a confirmation email if the items and/or equipment are available and to verify pick-up and drop-off times. Students must have a Gustavus ID to check out any games, equipment, or supplies and we will ask to keep something from you in order to get our items back. 

If items are not returned or not cleaned properly, after multiple attempts of contact, you will personally be charged a fee to replace or clean the item(s).

The following items and equipment are available to request and reserve:

  • Photo Booth (requires a CAO employee to staff if one is available)
  • Bingo roller and cards
  • Popcorn machine (reservable to recognized student organizations and Student Life offices only)
  • Board and card games (see the full list of games on the form)
  • Puzzles (500pc-1000pc)
  • Teambuilding and conversational games
  • Outdoor Games: Giant Jenga, Bean Bags, Bocce Ball, Spikeball, Kuub, 9-Square-in-the-air, Crossnet, Giant Connect 4
  • Art Supplies: markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, rulers, etc.
  • ID Card Scanners (8)
  • Wheelchair (1)
  • Plexiglass Table Screens (2)
  • Large Sandwich Boards (3) (outdoor use only)

Poster & Flier Approvals

The Information Desk employees must stamp and approve all posters in the Jackson Campus Center and Student Union. There are several on-campus bulletin boards and bulletin strips and two (2) community boards. Eight (8) posters per on-campus event are allowed to be posted in the Campus Center and must be stamped and approved, we also ask to keep one (1) poster for our records.

Posters or fliers are not allowed to be displayed, taped, or placed anywhere else besides bulletin boards/strips and designated windows (for example: fliers are not allowed to be placed on tables in the Campus Center or Student Union).

Residence Hall postings and fliers must be approved by Residence Life. Academic building posters vary by building but must include the sponsored organization or department on the poster and one poster per bulletin or designated space is allowed. 

Find more information about posting policies here or in the 2024-2025 Student Organization How-To Guide. 

Please stop at the Information Desk or reach out to cao@gustavus.edu if you have any questions. 

Other Resources

The following resources are available at the Information Desk:

  • Campus maps
  • Informational pamphlets
  • Campus contacts for departments, faculty, and staff