Major/Minor
Pre-Actuarial Science
Future actuaries major in Mathematics, Statistics, and/or Economics for careers managing risk in finance, insurance, retirement planning, and economics. You pursue actuarial science at Gustavus with a faculty advisor from the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department who assists you in selecting courses and professional experiences. Sample courses and career paths here.
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Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-pharmacy students major in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. You'll receive a strong science foundation for graduate school, plus the freedom to explore through elective courses. It's academic rigor, a supportive community, and the advantages of an immersive on-campus experience. Plus, the Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support, from navigating prerequisites to pharmacy school applications.
Major/Minor
Pre-Physical Therapy
Students studying pre-physical therapy major in Exercise Physiology and/or Biology on their way to leading rehabilitation treatment programs for sports and other injuries. You'll get a strong academic foundation in the core classes needed for PT and orthopedic PT school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. You'll also be supported by the Office of Health Professions, from prerequisite courses through grad school application.
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Students - Student Employment
Details on student employment at Gustavus, including how to find jobs, get paid, and use resources for professional development.
Room selection timeline - Residential Life
See the important dates and timeline for room selection for campus housing at Gustavus.
Major/Minor
Pre-Occupational Therapy
You'll major in Exercise Physiology and/or Psychological Science for a future as an occupational therapist. You'll get a strong academic foundation in the classes needed for grad school, plus the freedom to explore a range of electives. It's an ideal blend of academic rigor, supportive community, and immersive campus experience. And the Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support, from prerequisite course requirements to graduate school applications.
Major/Minor
Communication Studies
Communication Studies majors/minors learn to be effective communicators, listeners, dialoguers, and creators, exploring how society, politics, and culture influence media. Communication is a top skill employers seek—see sample courses and career paths (such as journalism and public relations).
International Student Admission
Gustavus International Admission: Free application; SAT/ACT optional; required TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo for non‑English speakers; eligible for scholarships up to $40,000 per year. Learn more here.
Sustainability
Gustavus is driving sustainability forward with zero-waste goals, solar power initiatives, and a robust campus composting program.
Major/Minor
Pre-Optometry
You'll major in Biology and Chemistry, gaining a strong academic foundation in the core classes needed for graduate school, plus the freedom to explore through electives. You'll have academic rigor, a supportive community, and an immersive on-campus student experience. Plus, the Office of Health Professions supports future optometrists, from first steps to grad-school applications.
Gather - Alumni
Celebrate your Gustavus pride at Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, alumni tours, and special events that reconnect Gusties and honor shared traditions.
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Supervisors - Student Employment
Information for supervisors of student employees with resources for hiring, time tracking, performance management, and training to help you mentor student workers.