Academic Departments
Learn more about the academic departments.
Academic Department
Film and Media Studies
Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary minor that explores the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural impact of film and media. It complements any major and helps prepare you for a career in film, marketing, social media, and journalism.
Prepare to Change Your World
As a Gustie, you'll be encouraged to explore everything that sparks your interest, surrounded by a deeply-supportive community of peers and leaders who are doing the same.
With fewer required courses, smaller classes, and dedicated class-free time for your own exploration, the Gustavus academic experience is designed to help you figure out what makes you, you. Our faculty, coaches, staff, and instructors are flexible, supportive, and dedicated to your freedom to focus on the many things that matter most to you.
High Schools - Chaplains
Explore high school programs like Step Up and the Faith, Science, and Ethics Camp—hosted by the Gustavus Chaplains’ Office to inspire purpose, leadership, and faith.
Scholarships
Every admitted first‑year student receives academic merit aid (a minimum of $30,000 per year). And there are fine‑arts, faith, referral, and need‑based awards available.
Study Away - Center for International and Cultural Education
Discover study away programs at Gustavus that offer life-changing global experiences, academic credit, internships, and cultural immersion across the world. The CICE supports study abroad programs.
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Student Accounts
The Student Accounts office assists students and parents with payments and understanding charges and credits on a student's bill and account.
Music Tours
When you tour nationally and internationally with a Gustavus music group, you develop a rich artistic and cultural understanding of music in performance. You build deep relationships, trust in yourself and others, and resilience. A distinct feature of Gustavus tours is the professor-led Signature Experience companion course which makes space to reflect on the transferable skills gained through travel and disciplined performance. In the past decade, ensembles have performed internationally in Singapore, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, Italy, Ireland, and Scotland.
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Residential Life
Res Life is your resource for all housing needs, including room selection, break housing, and lofts.
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Dean of Students
Learn how the Dean of Students Office supports student success at Gustavus through advocacy, resources, crisis response, and help navigating college life.