We made it—it’s officially move-in month! To celebrate, we have a special message from President-Elect, John Volin below.
Go Gusties!
Charlie Potts, EdD
Dean of Students
P.S. If you have any questions or need help finding something, the Get Ready Gusties page is a great resource. You can also catch up on anything you might have missed by visiting our newsletter archive.
FROM A FELLOW GUSTIE
Hello New Gusties! I’m President-Elect John Volin and I’m new here too! So while you’re meeting your Gustie Greeters and learning the ropes, I’m also finding my way (still working on the best route to the STEAMery for coffee). We’re all “getting ready” together, and my wife, Valeria, and I (and our golden retriever, Sofia) couldn’t be more excited to join this amazing community alongside you. We look forward to cheering you on, swapping first-week stories, and meeting you around campus soon. Let’s make this a great first year. Go Gusties!”—John C. Volin
President-Elect and Professor
TO KNOW
| Move-In Day & Orientation Packet Last week, we mailed out your final packet in the Get Ready Gusties program! This contains important information about Move-In Day and Orientation. A digital version of this information can be found here. |
| Lofting Your Bed To loft or not to loft? It’s a personal preference! To maximize floor space, plenty of students use this option and put their desk or futon under their bed. Find out more about the only approved lofts to use at Gustavus. |
| Parking Permits Online parking permit registration is open. If you plan to bring a car to campus, you’ll need your Gustavus email login, vehicle license plate, make, and color to pay for your permit. Register by August 18 to pick up your physical permit on August 29, September 1, or September 2 in the Campus Center. You can also wait to register and pick up your permit once you’re on campus. |
HOW TO GUSTIE
- PACKING LIST: Bring a piece of home to Gustavus! Packing a special item from home like family photos, your favorite book, or a blanket can help if you get homesick (which is totally normal).
- GUSTIE LINGO:Plex: noun, the three adjoined residence halls (Sorenson, Gibbs, and North) for sophomores and juniors. The one syllable name is an abbreviation for this housing “complex.”
- UNSPOKEN RULE: Hundreds of students are involved in Christmas in Christ Chapel (“C in C-C”). The week of the event, they’re all grinding in prep for performances while also trying to finish out the semester strong. Be extra nice during CinCC week, and extra forgiving when you or your friends are tired, frustrated, or hangry. (CinCC is worth it!)
- CAF CREATION: On Friday afternoons, you’ll likely see a line in the caf. I recommend hopping in that line, no questions asked. But, if you’re curious, this leads to the best gyro in town! Get it in a wrap, pita, or as a salad (and don’t be afraid to top your creation with pineapple).
- ACRONYM DEFINED: The Campus Activities Office is often referred to as the CAO.
AROUND RING ROAD
- LOCAL GEM: Stop by the St. Peter Food Co-op to find local and hyper-local (within 100 miles) foods and the best deli in town! At the deli, a Gustie favorite is the Chimayo, a sandwich with local Ferndale Market turkey, caramelized onions, red bell peppers, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and chipotle mayo on toasted sourdough. Yum!
- SECRET SPOT: Looking to stargaze? Head over to the Olin Observatory on top of Olin Hall to test out some telescopes.
- INSTAGRAM: Meet Taona: a recent Gustavus grad, former student-athlete, and now a third-year coach at TLC Summer Camp!