Welcome.
That's a word you'll hear the first time you visit the St. Olaf campus, and many times throughout your college career here. St. Olaf is a community that welcomes new people, new ideas, and new experiences. We blend them with strong traditions, like intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, a commitment to service, a global perspective, and an interest in questions of faith.
St. Olaf is a place where students make important, lifelong connections. It's a place where the faculty truly loves to teach. It's a place where you'll find state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a timeless interest in good conversation about important ideas. And it's also a place where you'll find people who take fun very seriously.
On these pages you'll find plenty of information about St. Olaf's programs, our admissions and financial philosophy, and answers to the practical questions prospective students want to ask. But the best way to get to know the people in the St. Olaf community is to visit. Come see for yourself. We'd love to welcome you to our community!
Admissions News
Fall Visit Days
Consider visiting campus during one of our Fall Visit Day programs in October and November. Find the schedule and online registration here.
Campus News
Cycling to Week One
When cyclist Sam Williams '14 recently told his parents he was "going for a ride," he had bigger ideas than pedaling leisurely through his hometown of Noblesville, Indiana. Nine days and 640 miles later, he finished his journey outside St. Olaf's Hoyme Hall.
Getting by with a little help ... from grandma
St. Olaf Dean of Student Financial Aid Kathy Ruby spoke with Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune about a new survey that shows students are increasingly turning to their grandparents and other relatives to help pay for college.
Discover Regents Hall
St. Olaf College's Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences is truly an impressive sight to see. With 200,000 square-feet of uniquely designed space and a LEED Platinum rating, it is one of the most outstanding undergraduate science facilities in the nation.
Take a virtual look inside Regents Hall and then arrange a campus visit to come see it for yourself.
What's Streaming on the Web?
Check out what concerts and recitals, athletic events, academic presentations, and chapel services are available on the St. Olaf website, either streamed live or housed in our online archives. A great place to start in getting to know St. Olaf!
