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Celebrate the class of 2027 at their Commencement Ceremony in the Lund Center Arena. Each graduate will receive five (5) guest tickets for Lund Arena. Unlimited overflow seating is available in Lund Forum (basketball). No ticket is needed for overflow seating.

We look forward to hosting Family Weekend, October 9-11, 2026.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 29, from 6 a.m.–10 p.m., to join the Gustavus community for our one-day giving event. This is your chance to come together with Gusties from across the globe to make an immediate impact on the lives of current students. Get ready for a day of fun and excitement with new challenges designed to make your gift to the Gustavus Fund go further. Go Beyond.

Friday kicks off the weekend with opportunities for families to shadow their students on campus and the Alumni Association Awards Celebration, while Saturday features the traditional Homecoming football game, department gatherings, anniversary events, and family-friendly activities. Sunday wraps up the weekend with Sunday worship in Christ Chapel and music performances with our premiere touring ensembles. Each day has

Patrick's Cedar Chest 33350 County Road 3 Crosslake, MN, 56442 5-7 p.m. Brief remarks at approximately 5:45 p.m. $20/person Includes hearty appetizers, first round of sips, and an exclusive Gustavus swag item

Bent Paddle 1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 5-7 p.m. Brief remarks at approximately 5:45 p.m. $20/person Includes hearty appetizers, first round of sips, and an exclusive Gustavus swag item

Spiral Brewery 111 2nd Street East Hastings, MN 55033 United States 5-7 p.m. Brief remarks at approximately 5:45 p.m. $20/person Includes hearty appetizers, first round of sips, and an exclusive Gustavus swag item

A Bar of Their Own 2207 Franklin Avenue E Minneapolis, MN 55404 5-7 p.m. Brief remarks at approximately 5:45 p.m. $20/person Includes hearty appetizers, first round of sips, and an exclusive Gustavus swag item

Koronis Brewery Company 511 State Highway 55, Paynesville, MN 5-7 p.m. Brief remarks at approximately 5:45 p.m. $20/person Includes hearty appetizers, first round of sips, and an exclusive Gustavus swag item

Save the date for the 2027 President's Ball!

Gustavus Adolphus College was founded in 1862 during the same months as the Dakota-U.S. War, which resulted in the removal of Dakota people from their homeland. A student-faculty research team have been reexamining the college's settler history and its relationship with Dakota people.