Save the Date: Family WeekendOctober 4-6, 2024

Schedule of Events for Family Weekend 2024

All events are open to all friends, family, and guests of current Gustavus students are completely free to attend!

Check in with a detailed schedule, maps, and additional Family Weekend swag will be available at the Information Desk on the lower level of the Jackson Campus Center. 

Friday, October 4

All Day: Class Visits

All Night: Sibling Slumber Party in the Halls

Saturday, October 5

9:30am & 10:30am: Workshops/Panels:

Escape Room, hosted by Career Development Office, Jackson Campus Center

Planning Ahead for a Semester Abroad, Saint Peter Room, Jackson Campus Center

10-11:30am: Gustie Admission Day, Heritage Room, Jackson Campus Center

10:30am-12:30pm: Scavenger Hunt, hosted by the Campus Activities Board

11:30am: Fall Lunch, Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center

12:30pm: Bingo, hosted by the Gustie Greeters, Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center

1-4pm: Arboretum Fall Festival, The Arboretum

1pm: Football vs. Augsburg University, Hollingsworth Field 

1pm: Women's Soccer vs. Bethel University, Soccer Complex, North Lund Center

1:30pm: Musical Showcase, Christ Chapel

2:30pm: Trivia, Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union

3:30pm: Men's Soccer vs. Bethel University, Soccer Complex, North Lund Center

5pm: Dinner in Saint Peter, City of Saint Peter

8pm: Troy Peters-Magician, Cec Eckhoff Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union

All Night: Sibling Slumber Party in the Halls, Residence Halls

Sunday, October 6

8am: A la Carte Brunch, Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center

10am: Sunday Worship Service, Christ Chapel

1:30pm: Musical Showcase, 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!