Please join us for any of the following events. While we also want you to arrange a personal campus visit sometime, these group visit days are great ways to explore Gustavus.
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2008
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sophomores, juniors, & seniors; friends and family | |
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Visitors receive “passport stamps” at each private college they visit this week. Collect four and you’ll receive four application fee waivers for any of Minnesota’s private colleges. | |
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This week of half-day (morning or afternoon) visits gives prospective students a quick preview of Gustavus’ programs, facilities, and people. While you’ll want to come back to campus to get more in-depth information, “MPCW” is a great way to start your college search and get a first impression of Gustavus through campus tours, presentations, and conversations. | |
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Monday, July 14; Friday, July 25; or Friday, August 8, 2008
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juniors & seniors; family and friends | |
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See our professors do what they do best: teach. During these visit events, you can attend “mini lectures” and get a quick picture of a Gustavus-quality education. | |
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Grab your camera and your flip-flops and enjoy a summer morning on the Gustavus campus. Our Summer Snapshot visit events are designed to give you a “snapshot” of the overall Gustavus experience. You’ll tour our excellent facilities and learn about the strength of our academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. You will also receive an introduction to our application and financial aid timelines. | |
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Tuesday or Wednesday, October 7 or 8, 2008
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juniors & seniors; family and friends | |
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The annual Nobel Conference at Gustavus links students with the world’s foremost scholars and researchers in a debate centered on contemporary issues relating to the natural and social sciences. | |
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The Admission Office will provide complimentary tickets for prospective students and their guests to attend the Nobel Conference lectures. Before or after the lectures, you can tour campus and connect with an admission counselor. | |
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Thursday or Friday, October 16 or 17, 2008 (during Minnesota’s teachers convention break)
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juniors & seniors; family and friends | |
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Explore Gustavus is a true open house—you can join us on campus whenever you like and depart when you need to. Sessions and activities are offered throughout each day. | |
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On either day of Explore Gustavus, you can attend general, financial aid, and academic information sessions; tour campus and residence halls; and connect with admission counselors, current students, and staff. Visitors are welcome to arrive anytime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Explore all your options at Gustavus! | |
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Sunday, October 26, 2008 (no, the Vikings are not playing)
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juniors & seniors; family and friends | |
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This is our only Sunday visit opportunity in the fall. Also, the event features our new president, Jack Ohle, who served previously as Wartburg College's 16th president. | |
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The President’s Sunday Reception features an afternoon welcome and introduction by Gustavus’ 15th President, perspectives from alumni and current Gusties, as well as information sessions and campus tours. At the end of the visit event, families may stay for an optional financial aid overview and Q&A session. | |
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Tickets available Friday or Sunday evenings, December 5 or December 7, 2008
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seniors with music or worship interest; family | |
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Experience one of Gustavus’ signature events which highlight our extraordinary music and worship opportunities. | |
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The Admission Office will provide two complimentary tickets (additional tickets may be purchased for $15) for prospective students and their guests to attend the Friday or Sunday evening service of Christmas in Christ Chapel. Before the event, you may be our guest for dinner in the Market Place and connect with an admission counselor. | |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2009
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sophomores & juniors; your family and friends | |
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Visiting Gustavus on MLK, Jr. Day highlights one of Gustavus’ core values, justice, and reminds the Gustavus community and guests of the many layers of diversity and the opportunities such variety provides. | |
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You are invited to take your "first look" at Gustavus during the Discover Gustavus event. Designed as an introduction to the College for high school sophomores and juniors, this visit day includes campus tours, general and financial aid information sessions, and conversations with current Gusties. | |
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President’s Day, Monday, February 16, 2009
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seniors only; family and friends | |
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Other than individual visits and the Experience Gustavus visit event, this is the only opportunity to sit in on actual Gustavus courses. | |
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Use your day off school to become a Gustie for a day: go to a class, hear from Gustavus students, learn about financial aid, investigate our Career Center, explore studying abroad, attend a rehearsal or practice, tour a residence hall, and more… | |
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Saturdays, February 28 or March 7, 2009
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invited scholarship finalists only; family | |
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Scholarships finalists compete for awards of excellence in academics, music, art, theatre, dance, and forensics by means of interviews, essays, auditions, and portfolio reviews. | |
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While participating in the various components of individual scholarship competitions, visitors will learn more about the rich academic life of Gustavus. Sessions on curriculum options, research, studying abroad, and more, as well as campus and residence hall tours occur throughout each day. | |
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Friday, April 3, 2009
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admitted seniors only; your family and friends | |
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During this event, you can visit with the staff and see the facilities of student resources like the Career Center, International Education Office, Residential Life Office, Health Services, and others. Also, you can attend actual Gustavus courses. | |
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Use this visit opportunity to further explore your new college home or have your remaining questions answered before making your college choice. In addition to sitting in on actual Gustavus courses, you’ll attend informal open houses, participate in information sessions, and connect one-on-one with admission counselors. | |
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
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sophomores & juniors only; family and friends | |
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See our professors do what they do best: teach. During these visit events, you can attend “mini lectures” and get a good look at a Gustavus-quality education. | |
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Preview Gustavus is an introduction to our college for students beginning their college search. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about academic departments and facilities as well as talk with current Gustavus students, faculty, directors, and coaches. There are sessions reviewing the college search timeline, reviewing components of the application, and how to access planning and financial aid resources. | |
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