Gustavus Adolphus College Academic Experience

Past Performance

• 89% of our freshmen returned for sophomore year.
• 74% of our most recent graduates graduated in four years.
• How long does it usually take to graduate from freshman year?
  • On average, 76% of our freshman graduate in four years.
  • On average, 3% of our freshman graduate in five years.
• The average GPA of freshmen after completion of the first year is 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.

What Do We Like To Study?

Most Popular Majors

• biology
• psychology
• English

Policies

Probation Policy

The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:

• Freshmen: 1.75
• Sophomore: 1.90
• Junior: 2.00
• Senior: 2.00

Academic Calendar for 2002-03.

Academic Calendar System:

• 4-1-4 System (two semsters and one-month January interterm)

Summer Sessions:

• 1 summer session(s) that consist of 4 weeks.

New student orientation:

• Orientation for new students is held in June and September.

• 25% continue immediately.
• 35% continue within one year.
• 60% continue within 5 years.

• Law School: 5%
• Medical School: 3%
• Dental School: 2%
• Graduate Business Programs: 8%
• Graduate Arts and Sciences Programs: 15%
• Theological School/Seminary: 2%