Gustavus Adolphus College Admission
We’re so excited that you’ve chosen Gustavus! Now, it’s time for you to begin your next steps. In this first Get Ready Gusties newsletter, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including:
- Your enrollment checklist items (housing and registration forms are now live).
- Resources if you get stuck along the way.
- Tips for your first year at Gustavus.
Welcome to the Hill!
Charlie Potts, EdD
Dean of Students
TO DO
| Log into your Gustavus Applicant Portal to complete your enrollment checklist items. (This is the same place where we posted your admission decision and financial aid offer.) Important forms related to course registration and housing have deadlines coming up on June 6. To Do: View your checklist. Need help? Contact the Admission Office. |
TO KNOW
| Get Ready Gusties Page If you can’t find what you need or you have questions, check the Get Ready Gusties web page at any time. (No login required, so it’s a good resource for parents.) |
| Newsletter In addition to mailing you important information throughout the summer, we’ll also email you this Get Ready Gusties e-newsletter about every two weeks, usually on Tuesdays. You’ll find tips, tricks, and to-do items for the journey to your first day as a Gustie. 107 days to go! |
HOW TO GUSTIE
- DORM PACKING LIST: Bring a fan! Any kind!
- GUSTIE LINGO: Three Flags: noun, the common meeting spot just outside Campus Center where the American, Minnesota, and Gustavus flags fly. (Not to be confused with the less-invoked three flags outside Lund Center).
- UNSPOKEN RULE: Gusties are known for—or maybe notorious for—holding doors open for people, especially for strangers, and especially if they’re 30 yards away. We’re nice that way!
- CAF CREATION: Take two chicken tenders from the grill line to the sandwich station and make yourself a killer crispy chicken wrap!
- ACRONYM DEFINED: The Center for Inclusive Excellence is often referred to as the CIE.
AROUND RING ROAD
- LOCAL GEM: Ever heard of buff chips? It’s a must-try french fry/potato chip hybrid that can be found at a Gustie favorite, Patrick’s on Third in Saint Peter. “Buff” stands for Buffalo seasoning, which refers to the city in New York, not the animal.
- SECRET SPOT: Gustavus has a tunnel system that’s not open to the public. Seniors get to tour it right before commencement.
- INSTAGRAM: See what the last day of classeslooked like this year!
FROM A FELLOW GUSTIE
 | Student Spotlight |
| “As a first generation student, I found out that Gustavus has many programs to help you be successful in your journey so don’t hesitate to ask for help!”—Lupe Olague ’26 Exercise Physiology Major |
Gustavus Adolphus College
Office of Admission
Jackson Campus Center | 800 West College Avenue | Saint Peter, MN 56082 | 507-933-7676
