Parents & Family

Parents of New Gusties

A packet of information is traditionally given to families at the in-person Gustie Gear Up! in mid-June. If you were not able to attend or just want access to the resources again, we have linked those documents here for your convenience.

• Information about accessing Student Accounts, grades and financial statements via TouchNet and MyGustavus.
• Information about Health-Related Concerns, including important details about health insurance requirements.
• An important conversation guide called "Parents, You're Not Done Yet" for discussions with your student about substance use at college, including suggested harm-reduction strategies.
• A checklist of "conversation starters" related to several aspects of your student's life at college, including finances, time management, communication with parents, values, etc.
• The recording from the session for parents/guardians hosted by the Dean of Students office will be found here: Parenting a Successful College Student 2024
• Move In Day is Friday, August 30, 2024. Look for a move in day newsletter with helpful information including a traffic map and directions.

Academic Information

Information including the academic calendar, graduation requirements, and resources to help students succeed can be found on the Registrar's webpage

Campus Living

Information on housing, ways for students to get involved, and College policies.

The College Rhythm

Month by month information on typical issues, concerns, stresses, and stages of development often experienced by college students.

Conversation Starters

Topics and information for talking with your student.

Gustavus Lingo and Department Descriptions

GPA, CF, and caf—definitions of many common Gustavus terms and a quick guide to office responsibilities.

High School to College

Information about the differences and how to make it a smoother transition for both you and your child.

Life after Gustavus

Information on writing resumes, looking for internships, jobs, applying to graduate school, and the connections among former Gustavus students.