Lodging & DiningCommencement

Lodging

We offer housing in Norelius Hall for the immediate family of our graduates at the cost of $36 per room (up to 2 people) per night. Reservations must be made in advance and can be done at gustavustickets.com.

  • You may reserve a room for Friday and/or Saturday evening.
  • Sheets, blankets, pillows, cases, and towels will be provided.
  • Norelius rooms sleep two people and has two twin beds.
  • Keys will be issued.
  • Norelius is not air conditioned.

All keys must be returned to the Student Information Desk in the lower level of the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center. Check out must be before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening.

A list of local hotels.

Dining

The Gustavus Marketplace has limited hours during Commencement Weekend. It is open on Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to purchase meals ala carte. They will be closed Saturday, except for the buffet.

Commencement Buffet

A Commencement Buffet will be held in the Evelyn Young Dining Room in the C. Charles Jackson Campus Center on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $19 each for adults ages 13 and older and $8 for children ages 4 to 12. Tickets are required for each guest, including Gustavus students. They should be pre-ordered at gustavustickets.com. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Students may not use their Three Crowns Meal Plan for this event.

A list of local restaurants.