Family Weekend
October 6 - 8, 2023
We invite all Gusties and their family members to join us on campus to celebrate on Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8, 2023.
(*Tentative schedule, subject to change)
Friday, October 6th
All Day - Class Visits
Families are invited to attend classes throughout the day and experience firsthand the academic programs with your student.
All Night: Sibling Slumber Party in the Halls
Res Halls
See what it is like to spend a Friday night with your sibling in one of the Gustavus Residence halls. There will be activities, food, games and more!
Saturday, October 7th
All Night: Sibling Slumber Party in the Halls continued
Res Halls
See what it is like to spend a Friday night with your sibling in one of the Gustavus Residence halls. There will be activities, food, games and more
9:30am/10:30 - Panels/workshops
Escape Room
Career Development Office
Steve Hogberg: History of Gustavus Presentation
President's Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center
St. Peter Room, Jackson Campus Center
10:00am-2:00pm - Admissions Gustie Day+ Belonging
Heritage Room, Jackson Campus Center
11am-4:00pm - FallFest
Linnaeus Arboretum
Enjoy games, activities, music, food and fall foliage at the Arboretum Fall Fest. Have a fun-filled day on the beautiful grounds of Arboretum with lots of activities for all ages: Pet real alpacas, go for a hayride, hunt for treasure, play games, explore the Arb, learn from nature discovery activities, and much more.
11:30 am - Carnival Lunch (á la carte)
Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center
1pm - Trivia
Courtyard Café, Jackson Campus Center
1pm - Walking Sculpture Tour
Meet at the Information Desk in the lower-level of the Campus Center
Eckman Mall
5pm - Bingo and pizza
Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union
8:00 PM - Alex Ahn Electric Violin
Bjorling Recital Hall
Alex Ahn is an award-winning violinist who started playing the violin at 3 years old in Atlanta Georgia. Since starting the violin over two decades ago, he gradually transitioned from the strict structure of classical violin to developing his own free flowing style stemming from the culture of Atlanta. While studying at Emory University abroad in Korea, Alex Ahn discovered his love for performing and upon returning to the States he began playing shows all over the U.S. Time and time again, Alex Ahn shows the violin can be whatever you want it to be.
Christ Chapel
Bookmark Hours
Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.
If you can't be in person...
Virtual Tour
The Admission Office does outstanding work showcasing our beautiful campus and showing you a bit more of what makes Gustavus special.
Career Development: First Term Seminar
History of Gustavus
Walking Sculpture Tour
Social Media
We'd love to see how your family is participating in Virtual Family Weekend, so share your photos and videos on Instagram, and tag and follow @Gustavuscao!
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