Gustavus Adolphus College

Audience:

sophomores, juniors, & seniors; friends and family

What's Distinctive:

Seventeen of Minnesota's best private colleges and universities offer visit events at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day this week.

Description:

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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Audience:

juniors & seniors; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

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.

Description:

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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Audience:

juniors & seniors; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

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.

Description:

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.

This year’s Nobel theme will examine the current state of world water resources.

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Audience:

juniors & seniors; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

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.

Description:

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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Audience:

juniors & seniors; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

These workshops are the only "visit events" off-campus-- we come to you!  Or, if you can't make it to one of our seven workshop sites, we're offering an online webinar.

Description:

At each event, an admission counselor and financial aid officer will cover the options, forms, deadlines, and common questions families have as they prepare to pay for college. Whether you’re just starting your college search as a high school junior or are a senior who’s already applied to Gustavus, this event will be helpful for you and/or your parents.

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Audience:

seniors with music or worship interest; family

What's Distinctive:

Experience one of Gustavus’ signature events which highlight our extraordinary music and worship opportunities.

Description:

The Admission Office will provide two complimentary tickets (additional tickets may be purchased for $17.50) 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.

At the beginning of December, in the season of Advent, the Gustavus community prepares for Christmas by worshiping together in the annual Christmas in Christ Chapel program. Alumni, friends of the College, students, staff, and faculty gather at one of five services, with approximately 1,200 people attending each service.  Over 350 students bring the program to life.

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Audience:

sophomores & juniors; your family and friends

What's Distinctive:

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.

Description:

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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Audience:

seniors only; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

Other than individual visits and the Experience Gustavus visit event, this is the only opportunity to sit in on actual Gustavus courses.

Description:

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…

Any member of the Gustavus community can be called a “Gustie,” based on our athletic teams, the “Golden Gusties,” and our mascot, Gus the Lion.

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Audience:

invited scholarship finalists only; family

What's Distinctive:

Scholarships finalists compete for awards of excellence in academics, music, art, theatre, dance, and forensics by means of interviews, essays, auditions, and portfolio reviews.

Description:

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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Audience:

admitted seniors only; your family and friends

What's Distinctive:

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.

Description:

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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Audience:

sophomores & juniors only; family and friends

What's Distinctive:

Preview Gustavus is our final visit event during the 2009-2010 academic year.  You can see the campus before current students head home for the summer.

Description:

Preview Gustavus is an introduction to the College for high school juniors and sophomores beginning their college search. Visitors have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic departments and facilities, and speak with Gustavus staff and students. There are sessions reviewing the college search timeline, applying to Gustavus and how to access scholarship and financial aid resources.

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