Student Organization
Order of Omega
We honor top leaders from fraternities and sororities who have shown strong dedication to good grades, community service, and the values of Greek life. This special honor society encourages members to keep developing their leadership skills and serving both campus and community.
Major/Minor
History
History majors and minors learn how to ask good questions, use evidence to evaluate change and continuity, analyze cause and effect, put information in context, condense data into logic, and apply relevant information to understand the past and present. You will be a strong writer, researcher, and interpreter of information.
Music Scholarships
Music scholarships at Gustavus support students who wish to continue their involvement in music, regardless of their major or minor.
Student Organization
Walking Club
Stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. We’re a fun and easy way for you to take care of your physical and mental health. Whether you’re starting a new fitness routine, exploring campus, or just looking for good company on a walk, we are open to everyone, regardless of fitness level.
Student Organization
Prepare Ministries
Prepare Ministries creates opportunities for you to deepen your 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.
Tennis and Life Camps
Discover Tennis & Life Camps, hosted at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN—a place where tennis meets personal growth. Their signature philosophy centers on the Three Crowns: Positive Attitude, Full Effort, and Good Sportsmanship, helping campers transfer on‑court skills into life experiences. Find dates and registration information for all TLC sessions for youth, families, and adults of all tennis levels.
Our People
John Volin
John C. Volin, PhD serves as the 18th President of Gustavus.
Following a postdoctoral fellowship in plant physiological ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Volin accepted a faculty position at Florida Atlantic University, where he rose to the rank of full professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and served as the director of the Environmental Sciences graduate program. Volin joined the University of Connecticut in 2007 to head the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, advancing to serve as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs. From 2020-2025, Volin served as the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Maine, where his portfolio included oversight of more than 1,000 faculty and staff and a budget of over $250 million. Volin is recognized as a national leader in using evidence-based practices to support holistic student wellbeing. He serves on the Executive Committee of the LearningWell Coalition and is a co-founder and senior advisor of LearningWell magazine.
Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Volin holds a BS in botany and biology and an MS in agronomy from the South Dakota State University, and a PhD in forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Volin and his wife, Valeria, have five children and six grandchildren.
