Student Organization
Peer Assistants
We are trained student mentors who help Gustavus students with academic challenges, study skills, and adjusting to college life. Our program builds supportive friendships that help students succeed and also helps mentors develop leadership and mentoring skills.
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Pre-Health Club
Through preparation, mentoring, and professional development, the Pre-Health Club supports students pursuing various healthcare professions. We provide resources, guidance, and community. We are a central hub for pre-health students across all healthcare fields.
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Prepare Ministries
Prepare Ministries creates opportunities for you to deepen their relationship with God while building a supportive Christian community on campus. Our ministry emphasizes practical faith application, mutual encouragement, and preparation for faithful living in an ever-changing world.
Stories
President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ’25
Gustavus Adolphus College offers a myriad of experiences for students, often in areas they would never expect. Studio Art and English double-major Mya Hanson ’25 experienced this when winning the President’s Art Award.
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Queers & Allies
We provide support, advocacy, education, and social opportunities that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities. We work toward greater inclusion and understanding across campus. We serve as both a support network and an advocacy voice for LGBTQ+ issues and rights.
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Society of Physics Students
The Society of Physics Students provides opportunities for physics majors and anyone interested in physics to engage with the discipline beyond the classroom through research presentations, guest speakers, social events, and outreach activities that share the excitement of physics with the broader community.
St. Lucia Festival
The St. Lucia festival is rooted in the Swedish culture and the Christian faith, yet anyone can draw inspiration from Lucia's lessons. The festival is an opportunity to celebrate people in our current lives who have displayed similar qualities of Lucia.
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Student Athlete Volunteer Educators
We train student-athletes to become peer educators on topics like alcohol and drug prevention, healthy relationships, mental health awareness, and academic success. Our program empowers student-athletes to be positive role models and contribute to campus wellness.
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Student Educator's Association
We support students interested in education careers by offering professional development, networking with current educators, and advocacy for public education. We connect aspiring teachers from various subjects and grade levels while promoting the teaching profession.
Stories
The Power of Community: How Fine Arts Brought Anna and Kieran Together
The Gustavus Adolphus College Fine Arts department is known for its abilities – whether it be dance, theater, choir, or any of the others offered, to be a part of them is to be a part of something great.
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ThriftyGold
We’re a student group that encourages sustainable living through clothing swaps, thrift shopping, and learning about how our buying choices affect the environment. We focus on protecting the planet while promoting fun, affordable fashion in a community-focused way.
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Waking Hours – Gustavus Student Indie-Rock Band
Waking Hours is an Indie-Rock band that writes and performs original music created by Liv Hedley (singer and rhythm guitarist), Henry Lundeen-Detisch (drummer), Hayden Tourtelotte (guitarist), and Conor Jolly (bass guitarist).