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.
Student Organization
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.
Student Organization
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.
Student Organization
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.
Stories
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).
Student Organization
Women's Lacrosse
We’re a team that gives students the chance to build their skills in a fast-paced sport while competing for Gustavus. We welcome players of all experience levels and focus on both improving as athletes and building strong team friendships.
Student Organization
YoGAC
We offer students a chance to explore yoga, meditation, and mindfulness while building a supportive community focused on both physical and mental health. We welcome people of all experience levels and highlight the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Student Outcomes at Gustavus
Nearly 90 percent of Gustavus graduates are employed, in grad school, or volunteering within nine months; all will participate in an internship, research, a community project, or a study away. Our students come out ready to do good work in the world.
Major/Minor
Ancient Greek Studies
Ancient Greek Studies majors delve deep into the study of Classics through the literature, history, and culture of ancient Greece. They study key works in the original languages. More on the major, including sample courses, here.
Major/Minor
Financial Economics
This major is designed for students interested in the intricate workings of financial markets, investment strategies, and economic finance policy. It blends economic theory with finance principles, providing a strong foundation for careers in banking, investment, or financial analysis.
Major/Minor
Master of Athletic Training
The master of athletic training program provides two routes for application and entrance to the graduate program. A 4+2 year for those who have finished a baccalaureate degree and an accelerated 3+2 year program for Gustavus students.