Get Ready Gusties #1 (May 14, 2026)

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: 

1. Your enrollment checklist items (housing and registration forms are now live).
2. Resources if you get stuck along the way.
3. Tips for your first year at Gustavus. Welcome to the Hill! 

 Charlie Potts, EdD 
 Dean of Students
Your Enrollment Checklist

Log in to 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 housing and course registration have deadlines coming up on May 31 and June 5. 

Need help? Contact your admission counselor.
View Your Checklist
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.)
Explore Resources

Newsletter
In addition to mailing you important information throughout the summer, we’ll also email you this Get Ready Gusties newsletter about every two weeks, usually on Thursdays. You’ll find tips, tricks, and to-do items for the journey to your first day as a Gustie. 

Grad Party Supplies
Celebrate your decision to attend Gustavus with yard signsballoons, and more from the Gustavus Book Mark, your one-stop shop for Gustie gear!
Shop Party Supplies
 
Summer Event Series

Checklist Check-in 
Weekdays throughout the summer
Meet one-on-one with your admission counselor for an online appointment to talk through your enrollment checklist and make sure you’re ready for your first semester. 

Get Ready Gusties Webinar #1
May 28 at 12 p.m. CT
Learn more about housing and class registration during this webinar. We’ll walk through the steps you need to complete this summer and answer your questions along the way.

Gustie Gear-Up! 
June 16, 17, or 18 at 8:30 a.m. or 12 p.m.
This is your chance to review and adjust for fall class schedule, meet your classmates, and more. RSVP by June 5! 

Get Ready Gusties Webinar #2 
August 13 at 12 p.m. CT
Join us for a closer look at billing and orientation as Move-in Day approaches. Bring your questions and get the information you need before arriving on campus.
From a Fellow Gustie
professor at gustavus
“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