August 31 – September 12
This schedule is not yet finalized! This site will be updated continually throughout the summer so check back for more information. You will receive a final schedule booklet (which contains much greater detail) when you check in to your residence hall on Saturday, August 31st. The booklet is the final schedule that you should use throughout Week One!
Saturday, August 31
8 a.m. Residence halls open
8–9:30 a.m.: Odd-numbered room check-in
9:30–11 a.m.: Even-numbered room check-in
9 a.m.–Noon Keyboard Placement Assessments for Music Majors
9 a.m.–Noon International Student Writing Placement Exams
Regents Hall 210
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Music Lesson Registration for First-Year Music Majors
See the Music Information section for more information.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. Parent Coffee and Information Fair
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads, 1st Level
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Student Employment Work Award Assignment Pickup
Tomson Hall Atrium 1st Level
11 a.m.–2 p.m. BBQ Lunch
Buntrock Commons, South Plaza (rain site: Stav Hall, 3rd level)
Lunch provided continuously during this time.
2:30 p.m. What It Means To Be an Ole
Buntrock Commons, Lion’s Pause, 1st level
4–4:45 p.m. A St. Olaf Welcome
Skoglund Center Auditorium
This event is the final activity for parents during Week One.
5–6:30 p.m. New Student/Advisor Picnic
Immediately following “A St. Olaf Welcome,” meet your faculty advisor in the Skoglund Athletic Center field house.
6:30 and 7 p.m. Living on a College Campus
Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall
6:30–7 p.m. First-year students living in Kittelsby, Kildahl, and Larson
7–7:30 p.m. First-year students living in Hoyme, Ellingson, and Mohn
7:30 p.m. All Hall Meeting
Your residence hall
8:30 p.m. Corridor Meetings
Your residence hall
9:30 p.m. All Class Activity
Skoglund Athletic Center
Sunday, September 1
7 a.m. Fun Run/Walk with Faculty and Staff
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads, 1st level
9–10 a.m. First-Year Writing Placement
Buntrock Commons 142, 2nd level
Required for first-year students previously notified by the director of writing.
9:15 a.m. Volunteer Choir Rehearsal for the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
Boe Chapel
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Boe Chapel
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall, 3rd level
After lunch, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the events to follow.
1 p.m. Playfair
Skoglund/Tostrud Center
3:00 p.m. Bystander Training
Consult Week One schedule booklet for details.
| Hall | Floor | Rooms |
3PM |
6PM |
| Ellingson | 1st Floor | Odd Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 210 |
| Ellingson | 1st Floor | Even Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 310 |
| Ellingson | 2nd Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 150 |
Square One The Pause |
| Ellingson | 3rd Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 150 |
| Ellingson | 4th Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 310 |
| Hoyme | 2nd Floor | Even Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 210 |
Square One The Pause |
| Hoyme | 2nd Floor | Odd Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 297 |
Square One The Pause |
| Hoyme | 3rd Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 310 |
Square One The Pause |
| Hoyme | 4th Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training TOM 280 |
Square One The Pause |
| Hoyme | 1st Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 210 |
Square One The Pause |
| Kildahl | 1st Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 150 |
| Kildahl | 2nd Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 290 |
| Kildahl | 3rd Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 390 |
| Kitt | 1st Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 150 |
Square One The Pause |
| Kitt | 2nd Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 290 |
Square One The Pause |
| Kitt | 3rd Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 390 |
Square One The Pause |
| Kitt | Ground Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 210 |
| Mohn | 10th Floor | All Rooms |
Bystander Training RNS 208 |
Square One The Pause |
| Mohn | 8th Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 208 |
| Mohn | 9th Floor | All Rooms |
Square One The Pause |
Bystander Training RNS 297 |
|
Transfer Students |
Bystander Training TOM 280 |
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3:00 p.m. Square One: Practical Discussions for Living on Campus
Consult Week One schedule booklet for details.
4:30–6:00 p.m. Dinner
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall, 3rd Level
4:30–6:00 p.m. Transfer Student Welcome Dinner
Buntrock Commons, Valhalla, 3rd Level
6:00 p.m. Bystander Training
Consult Week One schedule booklet for details.
6:00 p.m. Square One: Practical Discussions for Living on Campus
The Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons, 1st Level
Consult Week One schedule booklet for details.
9:30 p.m. Residence Hall Activities
Monday, September 2
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. REGISTRATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
All new students are required to attend all sessions scheduled during the Registration Planning Workshop. Students are assigned to a color group for the workshop sessions.
CHECK YOUR NAMETAG! A schedule of workshop groups with assigned colors is listed on the next page. An X indicates each color group’s assignment at each time.
8:30–9:30 a.m. Becoming Registration-Ready
Buntrock Commons Black and Gold Ballroom, Buntrock Commons Lion’s Pause, and Tomson Hall 280 (refer to schedule to determine location for your color group)
Following “Becoming Registration-Ready,” refer to the schedule of workshop groups below or to the back cover of your Registration Planning Manual for an individualized schedule of the following three required breakout sessions, each offered at the times listed below.
9:30–10:15 a.m.
10:30–11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Connect with the Academic Program
Tomson Hall
Foreign Language: Passport to the World
Tomson Hall 280 (ground floor)
Tying Up Loose Ends (individual activities)
Tomson Hall Atrium (1st level)
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Music Lesson Registration for Non-Music Majors
1:30–4 p.m. Exploring Academic Departments and Programs
These faculty-led sessions are a great way to start connecting with academic departments and programs that may interest you. Learn and ask questions about general education (GE) and major/concentration opportunities within departments and programs. You are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. Sessions will be offered at the following times: 1:30–2 p.m., 2:10–2:40 p.m., 2:50–3:20 p.m., and 3:30–4 p.m. An X indicates that a department’s session is held during that time period.
| Department | Location | 1:30-2:00 | 2:10-2:40 | 2:50-3:20 | 3:30-4:00 |
| American Racial and Multicultural Studies | Holland Hall 301 | x | x | ||
| American Studies & American Conversations | Rolvaag 515 | x | x | ||
| Anthropology | Holland 403 | x | x | ||
| Art and Art History | Dittmann 204 | x | x | x | x |
| Asian Studies and Asian Conversations | Tomson 310 | x | x | x | x |
| Biology | Regents 410 | x | x | x | |
| Biomolecular Science | Regents 290 | x | |||
| Center for Integrative Studies (individual major) | Tomson 283 | x | x | x | x |
| Chemistry | Regents 310 | x | x | x | x |
| Chinese (meet with Asian Studies) | Tomson 310 | x | x | x | x |
| Classics (Greek, Latin, Ancient Studies, and Medieval Studies) | Tomson 112 | x | x | x | x |
| Computer Science | Regents 203 | x | x | x | x |
| Dance | Dittmann, Studio 1 | x | x | x | x |
| Economics | Holland 413 | x | x | x | x |
| Education (teacher education and educational studies) | Tomson 214 | x | x | x | x |
| English | Rolvaag Library 525 | x | x | x | x |
| Environmental Studies | Regents 390 | x | x | x | |
| Exercise Science | Skoglund Athletic Center, Main Classroom | x | x | ||
| Family Studies and Social Work | Holland 302 | x | x | x | x |
| French | Tomson 114 | x | x | x | x |
| German | Tomson 212 | x | x | x | x |
| Great Conversation | Buntrock Commons, Viking Theater | x (Sections ABC) | x (Sections DEF) | ||
| Health Studies (occupational & physical therapy) | Regents 435 | x | |||
| Hispanic Studies – Spanish | Tomson 314 | x | x | x | x |
| History | Holland 501 | x | x | x | x |
| Japanese (meet with Asian Studies) | Tomson 310 | x | x | x | x |
| Linguistic Studies | Tomson 316 | x | |||
| Management Studies | Tomson 110 | x | x | ||
| Mathematics | Regents 208 | x | x | x | x |
| Media Studies/Film Studies | Rolvaag Library 520 | x | x | ||
| Music | Urness Recital Hall | x | x | x | x |
| Music Composition | Christiansen 224 | x | |||
| Music Education | Christiansen 233 | x | |||
| Neuroscience | Regents 290 | x | |||
| Norwegian/Nordic Studies | Tomson 308 | x | x | x | x |
| Nursing | Holland 204 | x | x | x | x |
| Opportunities for Off-Campus Study (domestic and abroad) | Tomson 108 | x | x | x | x |
| Philosophy | Holland 516 | x | x | x | x |
| Physics | Regents Lab 293 | x | x | x | x |
| Political Science | Holland 317 | x | x | x | x |
| Postgraduate fellowship opportunities (i.e. Fulbrights, Rhodes, and Marshalls) | Tomson 200 | x | x | x | x |
| Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Science | Regents 210 | x | x | ||
| Pre-Pharmacy | Regents 435 | x | |||
| Pre-Veterinary | Regents 204 | x | |||
| Psychology | Regents 150 | x | x | x | x |
| Religion and Pre-Theology | Old Main 140 | x | x | ||
| Russian Language and Russian Area Studies | Tomson 312 | x | x | x | x |
| Science Conversation | Old Main 310 | x | x | ||
| Social Work – Family Studies | Holland 302 | x | x | x | x |
| Sociology/Anthropology | Holland 403 | x | x | ||
| Spanish/Hispanic Studies | Tomson 314 | x | x | x | x |
| Statistics | Regents 207 | x | x | ||
| Theater | Kelsey Theater | x | x | x | x |
| Women and Gender Studies | Holland 515 | x | x |
5–6 p.m.; 6:15–7:15 p.m.; 7:30–8:30 p.m. Schedule Planning Workshops
Refer to the back cover of your registration manual for exact location.
Tomson Hall
9:30 p.m. Outdoor “Drive-In” Movie
Buntrock Commons, South Plaza (rain site: Lion’s Pause)
Sponsored by the Student Activities Committee.
Tuesday, September 3
8 a.m.–Noon Meetings with Faculty Advisors (by appointment)
You will be notified about specific time and location. Schedules are posted at stolaf.edu/stulife/2016.
All new students meet with your faculty advisor for program planning, course planning for fall semester, and final preparation for registration on Tuesday afternoon. Please bring your registration packet, draft course schedules, and a pen. Make sure you leave this meeting with your own completed and signed registration card. You must present this card at registration on Tuesday afternoon. You should have received your registration appointment time for Tuesday afternoon at your meeting with your advisor on Saturday; if not, check the website above.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library Open Houses
Rolvaag, Music and Science Libraries
8.30 a.m.–Noon Collegiate Learning Assessment
If you have been selected to participate in the CLA, you will be notified via email about the specific time and place that has been reserved for you to complete it. There is ample time for you both to complete the CLA and to meet with your faculty advisor, and your email notification will explain how to adjust your CLA time if necessary to accommodate your faculty advisor meeting time.
9–10 a.m., 11 a.m.–Noon, or 3–4 p.m. Student-Led Session on Budgeting, Financial Aid, and Student Employment
Christiansen Hall of Music, Urness Recital Hall
Noon–6 p.m. Registration for New Students (by appointment – see your registration card)
Tomson Hall Atrium (1st Level)
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled registration time (indicated on your registration card), enter Tomson Hall through the east entrance (closest to Regents Hall), and proceed down the large staircase for check-in.
Be sure to bring:
- Your own completed registration card
- Your alternate schedules
- Class and lab schedule
- A pen.
Your advisor will have given you your registration card and provided additional registration information at your advising meeting on Tuesday morning. You will exit registration via the west end of the atrium (below the Admissions Office).
Noon–6 p.m. Signing of the College Book
Office of the President, Tomson Hall 260, Ground Floor
Stop at the Office of the President to sign your name in the College Book, which is displayed on the desk of the first president of the college, Thorbjorn Mohn.
7:00 p.m. Where on the Hill are my Classes?
10 p.m. Night in Buntrock
Food, music, activities… head on over to Buntrock Commons for a fun way to end a busy day.
Wednesday, September 4
7 a.m. Fun Run/Walk with Faculty and Staff
Buntrock Commons, Crossroads (1st Level)
9:00–11:00 a.m. Collegiate Learning Assessment makeup session
If you were selected to participate in the CLA but were unable to complete the CLA on Tuesday, you will be notified via email about the location for your makeup session.
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Ramping up for classes
See explanation of sessions below schedule
According to Wikapedia, “Ramp up is a term used in economics and business to describe an increase in firm production ahead of anticipated increases in product demand.” Events scheduled today will help you ramp up for your first days in the college classroom.
“My Plan: Academic Strategies” is scheduled in Tomson 280 specifically for your group color (found on your name tag). These are the same groups as Monday morning
A time has been identified for your group to do the other three activities so the crowds might be more balanced. You can however, choose when to do each of those activities.
| Times | Red Rotating Activity |
| 9:30-11:00 | My Plan: Academic Strategies (Tomson 280) |
| 11:15-12:15 | Lunch |
| 12:15-1:15 | Books and Things |
| 3:00-4:00 | Faculty Musical (Boe Chapel) |
| Times | Yellow Rotating Activity |
| 9:30-11:00 | Books and Things |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:15-2:45 | My Plan: Academic Strategies (Tomson 280) |
| 3:00-4:00 | Faculty Musical (Boe Chapel) |
| Times | Blue Rotating Activity |
| 11:15-12:45 | My Plan: Academic Strategies (Tomson 280) |
| 1:00- 2:00 | Lunch |
| 1:15-2:45 | Books and Things |
| 3:00-4:00 | Faculty Musical (Boe Chapel) |
| Time | International Students Rotating Activity |
| 9:30-11:00 | My Plan: Academic Strategies |
| 11:30-12:30 | Culture to culture |
| 12:30-1:30 | lunch |
| 3:00-4:00 | Faculty Musical |
My plan: academic strategies
You were admitted to St. Olaf College because of your intellect, your involvement in activities and your ability to get good grades. The challenge is to figure out how to utilize your intellect and involvement in your new community effectively. Today’s session is the introductory presentation in a series of opportunities for you to explore strategies for developing a plan to enhance your academic prowess. Come explore the academic framework and begin designing your plan to be the best student you can be.
Books and Things
The St. Olaf Bookstore website (http://www.stolafbookstore.com) has a list of textbooks you will need for your classes. Books, course packets and supplies can be purchased at the Bookstore.
3 p.m. “Academic Expectations: The Musical”
Boe Memorial Chapel
Trust us…you’re not going to want to miss this one!
7:00 p.m. Traditions
Boe Chapel
What do water, wool, lye, and chalk have in common? Find out at this always entertaining and informative program.
Thursday, September 5
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Consult the SIS (stolaf.edu/sis/login.cfm) for your registered courses your schedule, and your classrooms. If you wish change your courses you must officially make the changes at the window in the Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising Tomson Hall 149. Watch for an explanatory email from the Registrar, Mary Cisar.
11:10 a.m. Opening Convocation
Boe Chapel
The opening of the academic year includes a formal procession of the faculty in academic regalia. Robert Hanson, professor of chemistry, is the featured speaker. This event is live streamed.
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. LGBTQ and Ally Meet and Greet
Regents Hall – 4th Floor Atrium
4:30 p.m. Reception Hosted by Multicultural Affairs (MCA)
Tomson Hall – East Lantern (3rd floor east lounge)
Friday, September 6
5–7 p.m.
Cocurricular Extravaganza and Picnic
Buntrock Commons, South Plaza (rain site: Buntrock Commons, Black and Gold Ballroom, 3rd level)
An outdoor festival of campus opportunities for involvement, this Week One tradition has long been a favorite for new and returning students. Representatives from more than 200 student clubs and organizations are available to discuss how to get involved in club sports, volunteer opportunities, student government, and special interest clubs.
Saturday, September 7
10 a.m.–Noon Language Proficiency Tests
(See the General Information section for more information.)
Sunday, September 8
10:30 a.m. All-College Worship Service and Installation Service for Pastor Matthew Marohl
Boe Chapel
Rev. William O. Gafkjen will preach. Rev. Gafkjen is the Bishop of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the ELCA and member of the St. Olaf Board of Regents.This event is live streamed.
Other Important Dates and information (2012)
(Check your “First 100 Days” calendar for additional programs and information.)
Wednesday, September 5
4:15 p.m. Veselica (International Dance Performing Group)
Information Session
Dittmann Center, Studio One
Thursday, September 6
7 p.m. Theater Orientation
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
8–9 p.m. Theater Audition Workshop
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
Friday, September 7
3–5 p.m. and 7–10 p.m. Auditions for Fall Theater Productions
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
3:30 p.m. Companydance Audition Information Session
Dittmann Center, Studio One
Saturday, Sept 8
10 a.m.–Noon Auditions for Fall Theater Productions
Theater Building, Kelsey Theater
Monday, September 10
3:30 p.m. Dance Companies Audition for Juniors and Seniors
Dittmann Center, Dance Studio One
Tuesday, September 11
3 p.m. Dance Companies Audition for First-Years and Sophomores
Dittmann Center, Dance Studio One