We Can't Wait to Meet You!
As soon as you register, you (and your parents, if you share their info) will get a confirmation email with lots of details about your visit. We'll also send reminder emails and texts to keep you informed every step of the way.
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Prepare Your QuestionsÌý
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Think of some questions to ask your admission counselor. Do we have your intended major? What are our professors like? How's the food? Do students feel comfortable here?
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Don't Worry About ParkingÌý
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We've got a visitor lot with a space reserved just for you. When you arrive at any of our three campus entrances, all signs point to the Visitor lot and to the Admission Office in the Jackson Campus Center.
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Local Hotel DiscountsÌý
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Need a hotel? Two local ones offer a discount to visiting families. Details will be included in your confirmation email.
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Stay for a WhileÌý
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After you're done in the Admission Office, you're welcome to linger. Stay for a game. Attend a concert. (We can get you complimentary tickets!) Walk around the Arb. Enjoy your time on campus.
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Getting to Saint Peter
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Saint Peter is a 60-minute drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), making it easily accessible for visitors from near and far.
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Need a Ride?Ìý
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provides convenient transportation options from the airport to campus. Contact them directly for scheduling and rates.
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Travel Assistance ProgramÌý
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We understand that visiting campus can be a financial investment. Our Travel Assistance Program may be able to help qualifying families with visit-related expenses.
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Explore Saint Peter!Ìý
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We hear this a lot, so we can say it ourselves: our hometown is special. See for yourself. Here are some local favorites:
- Saint Peter Food Co-op - Try the famous Chimayo sandwich
- River Rock Coffee & Tea - Perfect lattes and cozy atmosphere
- Swedish Kontur - Unique gifts and local treasures
- Paddlefish - Home of the "Golden Gustie" beer (owned by Gusties!)
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What You Can Expect
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You should expect a warm welcome and Â鶹ÊÓƵ' well-known hospitality throughout your entire visit.
- During any type of visit, you'll be able to talk with an admission counselor – a quick chat between sessions or sitting for a bit in their office.
- Student-led campus tours are about an hour of walking and include seeing a first-year residence hall.
- You'll get to eat! We'll provide free meal tickets, so you can grab a drink, a snack, or a full meal. We've also got treats in our office. You'll learn what a "frost-your-own" means at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Lucky you!
- Gustie swag is part of every visit, as long as you promise to wear it at least once at your high school. We're kidding/not kidding. Want to get something more? You'll get a coupon for our bookstore, too.
- You'll get some great pics for your socials. There's a big sign across from the Visitor lot and lions prowling around all over campus. #GoGusties
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Visit More Than Once
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Come back again (and again). There's no limit to how many times you can visit! Each visit offers new opportunities to connect with different aspects of campus life, meet various faculty and students, and really get a feel for what makes Â鶹ÊÓƵ special.
Different seasons bring different experiences – see campus in the fall colors, winter snow, spring blooms, or summer sunshine. Each visit will give you a more complete picture of life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Need Advice or Have Special Requests?
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Email our Campus Visit Coordinator at campusvisits [at] gustavus.edu (campusvisits[at]gustavus[dot]edu) or call us at (507) 933-7676.
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Ready to Experience Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
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We can't wait to welcome you to campus and show you everything that makes our community special. Schedule your visit today and discover why Â鶹ÊÓƵ might be the perfect place for your college journey.