Major/Minor
Art Studio
Studio Art majors/minors create a studio practice (painting, drawing, photography, pottery, digital art, and more), exploring art in ways that are conceptually rigorous, inventive, and open to contemporary questions inside and outside the arts. Sample courses and more here.
Center for Innovative Entrepreneurial Leadership
We help Gustie students of all academic backgrounds identify ideas, projects, and processes that could be converted into value-creating enterprises. Through opportunities such as the Gustie Tank and the Seed Money grants, students conduct small scale experiments and collect feedback on their ideas. Students can also enter the Gustie Entrepreneur Cup, and form connections with our extensive network of alumni.
Major/Minor
Psychological Science
Psychological Science is foundational to tackling society’s big questions and challenges, from prejudice to multi-sensory perception and memory. As a Psychological Science major, you will be immersed in experiential learning courses that put science and research into practice. You will learn to test and interrogate psychological research questions, lead experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings.
Transfer Nursing Student
Gustavus has a long history of preparing students to successfully pass the nursing exam and land a job after college. Learn more about how to transfer to Gustavus to complete your nursing degree.
Major/Minor
Political Science
Political Science majors/minors engage in critical and analytical exploration of governance, social movements, and policy. Graduates attend law and graduate schools, and work in advocacy, politics, and for local, state, and federal governments. Check out sample classes and career paths here.
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.
Major/Minor
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.
Office
Students - Student Employment
Details on student employment at Gustavus, including how to find jobs, get paid, and use resources for professional development.
Dining
Discover our award-winning Dining Services—daily menus, meal plans, and cafeteria hours, Courtyard Café hours, STEAMery hours.
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.