Parents & Family
Academic Information
Information on school breaks, advisors, graduation requirements, and resources to help students succeed.
Parents of New Gusties
A packet of information is traditionally given to families at the in-person Gustie Gear Up! in mid-June. In absence of that event in person, we've linked those documents here for your convenience.
- 2020 Parent & Family Informational Session: Recording
- Information about accessing Student Accounts and Parent Access to Grades and Financial Statements via WebAdvisor.
- 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.
COVID-19: Current Information
Updates and information related to COVID-19 and the College
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.