Gustavus Adolphus College

Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)
Fall Semester

The following information is intended to assist students and advisors in the distribution and approval of credits for participation in HECUA programs. Contact HECUA Admissions with any questions (651/646-8832, 800/554-1089, [email protected]).

Total Credits
The Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST) provides 4 course credits which are awarded as transfer credits; not included in the Gustavus GPA.

Core Requirements
SUST fulfills one course of the G (foreign culture) requirement.

Major Credits
Students from all majors are encouraged to participate in SUST.

Majors that have participated in SUST and received major credit include:
- Communications - Peace and Conflict Studies

Other majors that have participated in SUST include:
o Accounting
o Biology
o English
o French
o Geography
o History
o Mathematics
o Political Science
o Pre-medicine
o Psychology
o Sociology
o Women’s Studies

Discuss with your faculty advisor specific credit distribution in relation to your degree program and credits you need for the major, core requirements and/or electives.

Registration
To participate in SUST, students must register at Gustavus for:
Study Abroad

Contacts on Campus
Campus Representative:
Lisa Heldke, Philosophy
507/933-7029, [email protected]
Can answer questions about the program and credit distribution
Can refer you to alumni of the program
Signature required on application


Study Abroad/Off-Campus Study:
John Cha, Director of International Education
507/933-7545, [email protected]
Provides information about Gustavus requirements for off-campus study
Must see all students planning to study off-campus
Signature required on application

Campus Deadlines
Students planning to study off campus fall semester must submit their applications to the Gustavus Office of International Education by March 1 for permission to study off- campus.

HECUA Deadline
Applications for SUST are due in the HECUA office by March 15. Early application is encouraged as the program may fill before the deadline. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.

October, 2003