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To complete your application file, please submit the following:
- Application
- Application form and completed essay
- Educator Recommendation (may be sent in separately)
- Transcripts
- High School
- Each post-secondary institution attended
- Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
- Scores listed on the high school transcript are accepted.
Test scores may not be required of non-traditional students; consult
the Transfer Coordinator.
- Dean of Students Recommendation Form
To be completed by the Dean of Students at your current institution. Form provided in this packet.
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The entrance options at Gustavus reflect our 4-1-4 academic calendar. This calendar includes two four-month
semesters separated by a one-month January Term. Students typically enroll in four courses each semester.
During January Term, students may choose to take one course, study abroad, or participate in an internship.
You may transfer to Gustavus at the beginning of Fall Semester, January Term, or Spring Semester. Please keep
in mind that your file must be complete two weeks prior to the decision date you choose.
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Mid-year Transfer
- January Term
Students whose application files are completed by November 15 will receive the admission decision
by December 1. Your reply date is December 15.
- Spring Semester
Students whose application files are completed by January 1 will receive the admission decision by
January 15. Your reply date is February 1.
Fall Semester Transfer
- Early Action
The application file should be completed two weeks before receipt of admission decision is desired.
Admission decisions are mailed on a rolling basis starting January 1. Application files must be
completed no later than February 15.
- Decision I
Students who wish to delay notification of admission until later in the year may choose Decision I.
Admission decisions are mailed on a rolling basis beginning February 15. Application file must be
completed no later than April 15.
- Decision II
Students applying after April 15 should be aware that housing choices may be limited. Each year we
are able to accommodate some students who begin the application process in late spring or early
summer. A phone call to the Admission Office may be helpful before you begin the application.
Decisions are announced as soon as files are complete.
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- Good standing at the previous college, including the eligibility to return to the previous college
(provided by Dean of Students Reference Form).
- Evidence of normal progress toward a degree.
- A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Evidence of intention to complete bachelorÆs degree at Gustavus.
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- One Gustavus course is equivalent to 6 quarter hours or 4 semester hours.
- Courses approved for transfer will most often count toward the General Education requirements.
A course must be approved by the appropriate department in order to fulfill a major requirement.
- Approved courses numbered higher than 100 at a community college will be eligible for transfer.
- Courses must have been taken for a letter grade, and a grade of ôCö or better must have been earned, to be
eligible for transfer. You will begin earning a new cumulative GPA when you matriculate at Gustavus.
- You may transfer a maximum of 17 Gustavus course credits (102 quarter credits or 68 semester hours). Thirty-five
Gustavus course credits are required for graduation.
- You may have a preliminary credit review done by the Transfer Coordinator during your application process.
You will receive an official credit review from the Office of the Registrar once you enroll at Gustavus.
- To appeal a credit review, write to the Office of the Registrar in consultation with the Transfer Coordinator.
You may be asked to provide a syllabus, sample of work or letter from a professor in support of your appeal.
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The Gustavus financial assistance program reaches out to all students in two ways: financing options such as the
Guaranteed Cost Plan, and need-based financial assistance. Gustavus strives to meet your financial eligibility
through a combination of gift assistance and self-help aid. Financial Aid estimate forms are available from the
Admission Office and your eligibility will be calculated for you free of charge.
Students applying for need-based assistance must submit a FAFSA. Priority is given to those applicants who
submit the financial forms prior to April 15.
Eligible transfer students, like all eligible Gustavus students, receive grant/scholarship money as part of a financial
aid package. You may count on your financial aid package to remain consistent during your time at Gustavus,
contingent upon stability of your financial data, satisfactory academic standing, and your adherence to state and
federal guidelines.
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Most Gustavus students live on campus in one of ten residence halls. Once admitted, you are guaranteed campus
housing and will receive information about choosing a residence hall from the Office of Residential Life. If you
prefer to live off-campus, you must receive approval from the Director of Residential Life.
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You will have many resources to make your transition to Gustavus a smooth one. The Transfer Coordinator will
work with you individually until you arrive on campus and choose your faculty advisor. The Academic Advising
Center offers additional help in everything from personal time management and study skill development to
planning for graduate school. The Career Center staffs three full-time counselors to assist you in preparing for the
job market, whether you seek internship experience, resume evaluation or connection to the Gustavus alumni
network. Also, professionals are available for personal counseling in the Counseling Center.
If you transfer to Gustavus at the beginning of the academic year, an on-campus Orientation is held prior to the
start of classes. Many of the activities are useful to any incoming student becoming familiar with the campus and
its resources, and you are encouraged but not required to attend.
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