Honors Weekend Details
Honors Weekend is a celebration of student academic achievement and families are encouraged to join their student on campus.
You are encouraged to attend and celebrate the success of your student!
The following information is applicable for years when we are able to celebrate in person.
How is a student recognized at Convocation?
Most students will stand to be recognized as a group of people also receiving the same recognition without individual names being read.A few people will be honored as individuals. See the full list of awards below.
View past Honors Convocations to see what happens.
2022
2021
2020
2019
Parking
Parking is open in any lot on campus. Yellow curb fire lanes will be enforced.
Why should I attend Honors Weekend?
This is a special opportunity to support your student and their college experience. Honors Weekend is a time for family to see the results of your student's long hours studying, practicing, meeting, researching, and working.
What event(s) should I attend?
The Saturday morning convocation and reception is the centerpiece event to attend. Students will be recognized for their achievements at the convocation. A reception follows the convocation, which is a time for your family to meet faculty who are important to you. Many other departments hold gatherings during the weekend, so check the full schedule for activities to attend. In addition, family members are encouraged to attend many of the other activities on the schedule.
What should I wear to Honors Weekend Convocation?
Most attendees are dressed in business casual.
Will I need to purchase tickets for any of the events?
No tickets are needed for the events during Honors Weekend.
Special Needs Assistance
Special needs parking (with a valid handicap permit) is available in all lots.
Drop-off areas are located near Christ Chapel, Jackson Campus Center, and Bjorling Recital Hall.
Christ Chapel: Wheelchair seating is located on the main level of Christ Chapel.
If other special needs are required, please contact the Marketing and Communication Office at 507-933-7520
Learn more about accessibility resources at Gustavus. For a specific accessibility request for an event, please complete this form.