Explore Academics Admission Fine Arts Athletics Profile Gustavus Adolphus College COVID-19 Information ACADEMICS Home Academics ENGAGE JOIN OUR INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY A Gustavus student is an engaged student. Gusties like to be involved — in class discussions, in social justice, in their faith, in campus activities, and in their community. Our dedicated faculty want you to thrive. They want to help you think about ideas from more than one angle, form opinions, and then defend them. The world needs more good thinkers. Our professors believe in rigor and in a diverse and motivated classroom. 75% Ultimately attended graduate or professional school 11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio 72 Majors 100% of courses taught by faculty members 15 pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines OPPORTUNITY FOR INQUIRY Collaborate with professors who are engaged in their discipline’s research, whether that’s in a lab, a book, or the field. There are ample opportunities for undergraduate research, scholarship and creativity. RESEARCH AT GUSTAVUS LIBERAL ARTS LEARNING CHALLENGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE What does it mean to take part in liberal arts learning? It means you have a well-rounded education that prepares you to adapt and lead in an ever-changing world. Through classes in the humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, fine arts, education, and social sciences, you’ll learn to identify a problem, examine it from multiple angles, and come up with creative interdisciplinary solutions. This commitment to acting on the great challenges of our time is exemplified through the Challenge Curriculum, our innovative general education experience that concludes with a capstone course focused on a real-world issue. EXPLORE THE CHALLENGE CURRICULUM The Three Crowns Curriculum is a unique way for Gusties to fulfill General Education requirements at Gustavus. This sequence of interdisciplinary discussion-oriented courses utilizes a cohort-based learning environment to emphasize connections between ideas and values and between learning and life. EXPLORE THREE CROWNS CURRICULUM African Studies Art & Art History Arts Administration Biology Chemistry Greek, Latin, & Classical Studies Comparative Literature Communication Studies Economics & Management Elementary & Secondary Education English Environmental Studies Film & Media Studies Geography Geology Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies Health & Exercise Science History Japanese Studies Latin American, Latinx, & Caribbean Studies Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics Music Nursing Philosophy Physics Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Political Science Psychological Science Public Health Religion Russian & Eastern European Studies Sociology & Anthropology Scandinavian Studies Theatre & Dance FIND YOUR FOCUS Where do your passions meet your purpose and values? How do you want to make a difference? In what field will you take on the great challenges of our time, and make your life count? SEE ALL MAJORS AND MINORS EMPOWERED FIND YOUR VOICE We deliver a distinctive and integrated liberal arts education of excellence. “Integrated” means classrooms and co-curriculars work together to make a transformative college experience. “Distinctive” means notable and desirable. And excellence? We define that one unique student at a time. Our excellence is you. You’ll make a difference, make connections, make change, make the world better, make your life count. First Term Seminar Introducing skills central to the liberal arts: critical thinking, writing, and speaking. You’ll explore your values and get individualized advising. This is your foundation for college. January Term Lasers in on one innovative, experiential, and interdisciplinary course. This can include study away, internships, independent studies, and on-campus coursework. Writing Across the Curriculum Think through challenging expertise,internalize what you know, and express yourself effectively. At Gustavus, you will write to learn. Academic Support Center Make the most of your academic experience. Build on your strengths through individualized course planning and advising, skill development, and accommodations. Experiential Learning At Gustavus, 90 percent of students participate in experiential learning. That includes internships, research, study away, mentoring, and service learning. OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCOVERY Gusties study the world around them and they study all over the world, too. Immerse yourself in a new culture to better understand service, leadership, and community, in such places as Sweden, Japan, and Ecuador. EXPLORE STUDY AWAY EXCELLENCE DEFINED LEARN FROM OUR AWESOME FACULTY They’re nationally and internationally recognized scholars. And they’re devoted to undergraduate teaching. Top-notch intellectuals and people, Gustavus faculty lead 100 percent of Gustavus courses. You’ll meet and learn from them every single day. Helping you discover your passion and purpose through the liberal arts is their passion and purpose. 800 West College Avenue Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-933-8000 web@gustavus.edu Thank you for supporting Gustavus and the impact your gifts make possible. SUPPORT GUSTAVUS FeedbackPrivacy StatementTitle IXCareers