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We're driven by the purpose and potential within every student. In everything we do, our goal is to create an environment that makes each student discover and understand their unique value in order to inspire and develop the capacity and passion for lifelong learning and service-oriented leadership.

Our students graduate equipped with not only a degree, but with skills and tools that make them ready to make a positive impact no matter where they go next—be it Wall Street, Main Street, or somewhere in between.

With the Gustavus Adolphus College women’s basketball team headed to the NCAA Division III Elite 8, the spotlight on women’s sports excellence in Minnesota was once again on full display.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're just starting or getting ready to apply to dental school, we connect you with other students, dentists, and dental school experts. We’ll help you build the knowledge, experience, and connections you need to succeed. And we’ll help you build a four-year plan to guide you through each stage, from your first year to your last.

At Gustavus, the arts are for everyone. Students can participate in music, theatre, dance, and art regardless of their primary area of study. Whether its ensemble tours from Sweden to Japan or the chance to engage with working artists, dancers, and theatre professionals on campus, Gustavus provides you with the opportunity to flex your creative muscle.

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The Academic Support Center at Gustavus provides advising, accessibility resources, and academic support to help all students achieve success and reach their goals.

Gustavus Counseling Center provides confidential student support: individual counseling, workshops, self‑care resources, crisis help, and mental health guidance.

Love volleyball or want to learn how to play? We’re a great way to be active, improve your skills, and be part of a fun and supportive team. Whether you played in high school or are just starting out, our club offers a mix of competition, learning, and team bonding.

Gustavus Magazine – Gustavus Adolphus College Digital Publication
The official digital magazine and storytelling platform of Gustavus Adolphus College, produced by the Office of Marketing and Communication in partnership with Alumni and Parent Engagement. Historically called the Gustavus Quarterly because it was mailed four times a year, now you can get your Gustavus news online any time.

Information new students about selecting a roommate and preferred building, what to bring to campus, and common questions.

Dr. Glenn Kranking is a historian of Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Russia, and Eastern Europe. He has lived, studied, and researched extensively in Sweden, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, and Russia. In addition to his regular rotation of courses, Glenn has also taught courses on Nordic explorers, disaster films, and movie musicals. Glenn is currently working on a book manuscript about the Swedish minority population in Estonia during the Second World War as the region passed from independent to occupations by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany; during that time frame, the majority of the Swedish population fled to Sweden as wartime refugees. He also researches and teaches on propaganda, with a recent interest in political stickers as urban propaganda. During summer months, he routinely works as an expert lecturer with Smithsonian Journeys on tours through Scandinavia, around the Baltic and North Seas, and the Rhine River Valley.