Enrollment ChecklistCenter for International and Cultural Education

New students use our online Enrollment Checklist to request housing, submit course registration preferences, and complete other forms, before arriving at Gustavus. Normally the Enrollment Checklist is available in mid-May for fall semester enrollment and in mid-November for spring semester enrollment. Below is some information to guide international students in completing the Enrollment Checklist.

  • Activate your Gustavus user account at gustavus.edu/welcome if you have not done so already.
  • Housing .
    • Under Applications, submit your "New Student Housing Form"
    • Go to Incoming/New Student Housing for details.
      • Provide information about your personal preferences and habits to help in roommate matching.
      • Rank your building preferences.
    • You may search for and select a roommate in the housing portal. If you do not select a roommate in the housing portal, that is okay, as the information that you submitted will be used to assign a roommate for you.
    • Gustavus is a residential college, which means that students are required to live on campus, except for some exceptions for which most first year students do not qualify.
  • Class Registration.
    • Go to New Student Registration for details.
    • Registration Preference.
      • Complete this form to indicate your academic interests and preferences.
      • Gustavus academic advisors will create your class schedule, based on your interests and preferences.
    • Gustie-Gear Up! RSVP.
      • Most international students will be unable to attend the Gustie Gear-Up, and that is okay.
      • You will have an opportunity to meet online or by phone with an academic advisor to discuss your schedule and make adjustments.
      • You should complete the Gustie Gear Up! RSVP even if you cannot be here, and you will see more information about options to discuss your schedule with an academic advisor.
    • Calculus or Chemistry placement exams (if applicable).
  • Student Information.
    • Meal Plan.
      • You may choose your meal plan option.
      • You may change to a larger or smaller meal plan during the semester.
      • You may go to Gustavus Dining Service for more information about meal plans and dining at Gustavus.
    • Statement of Financial Responsibility.
      • Indicate who, in addition to the student, is responsible for the payment of fees.
      • Both the student and at least one parent/legal guardian or guarantor must complete before the first day of class attendance
    • Billing & Directory.
      • If you would like your account statement sent to a parent or sponsor, then you should complete the "Billing Information" section.
      • If you would like your account statement sent only to you, then you can leave the "Billing Information" section blank.
      • You will always have access to your account statement on MyGustavus, and can provide access to a parent or sponsor.
      • In the "Directory Information" section you may choose what information you would like to be available.
        • If you would like Gustavus students and employees to have access to the directory information listed on the form, then you should check only the "Agreement to Terms and Conditions" box.
        • If you check any of the other boxes, then your family or friends will not have access to that information.
    • Student Conduct Code.
      • Review the student conduct code and check the "Agreement to Terms" box if you agree.
      • If you have questions or concerns about the Student Conduct Code, please contact our Dean of Students Office.
    • Health Insurance Waiver. (Do not complete)
      • All Gustavus students are required to have health insurance.
      • Students are automatically enrolled in a comprehensive health insurance policy administered by UnitedHealthCare, so there is nothing that you need to do. You will be automatically enrolled and the cost will be charged to your Gustavus student account.
      • This insurance covers all services provided at the Gustavus Health Service, and is accepted at clinics across the state and country, including the hospital located 2 miles from the Gustavus campus.
      • As you probably know, health care in the United States is very expensive. This policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Affordable Health Care Act, as well as meet the needs of most students, at a cost that is less than comparable policies elsewhere.
      • Full plan details will be available at Gustavus Health Service.
      • International students are not allowed to waive the required health insurance policy, except in some rare circumstances.
      • If you have questions, you may contact Gustavus Health Service at health-service@gustavus.edu. They are closed during the summer, so it may take up to a week before you receive a response.
    • Immunization.
      • Complete the health and immunization forms in your Gustavus Health Portal, which you may also access by a link on the Enrollment Checklist.
      • You will meet with Gustavus Health Service medical staff during orientation.
      • Minnesota law requires immunization for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and tetanus. If you need any of the required immunizations or a TB test, those may be completed at Gustavus Health Service, after you arrive.
      • All medical services and immunizations done at Gustavus Health Service are covered by your student health insurance fee or health insurance policy, so there should be no additional charge.
      • If you have questions, please contact the Gustavus Health Service at health-service@gustavus.edu. They are closed during the summer, so it may take up to a week before you receive a response.
  • Financial Aid.
    • Direct Deposit Authorization.
      • You will have to wait until you have a U.S. bank account to complete this form.
      • Most international students open a U.S. bank account after they arrive here.
      • CICE takes new international students to apply for a Social Security Number.
      • After you have a U.S. bank account and a Social Security Number, then you can complete the Direct Deposit Authorization form to have your student employment payments automatically deposited in your bank account.
    • Additional Scholarships.
      • Complete only if you are receiving a scholarship from a source other than Gustavus. 

Jeff Anderson, Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services, will send information and advise you about applying for your student visa.

Jeff Anderson will also send you the link to an online Google Form where you will provide detailed arrival information, to help in planning for your arrival at Minneapolis / Saint Paul international airport and Gustavus. 

Please check your Gustavus email. Most departments at Gustavus will only use your Gustavus email, and not your home email, so you may miss some important information if you do not check your Gustavus email regularly.