OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
Future Oles, we’ve got advice for you — and it comes directly from those who know our campus best: our students.
Through this video series, Oles share what they wish they would have known before beginning their college journey.
At St. Olaf, we don’t turn out typical college grads. We turn out Oles. Oles are the people companies want. Oles are the people the planet needs.
100%
financial aid need met for all of our students
#1
baccalaureate college in the number of students who study abroad
100%
carbon-free electrical power
97%
of 2019 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
COVID-19 Campus Plan
All Oles have an important part to play in keeping our entire community healthy and safe. As individuals we may not feel at risk, but we each need to act to protect those around us. As Oles, we care deeply about our community. We can do this together.
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Start Your Application Today!
Are you a rising high school senior interested in St. Olaf? Spend two minutes with the Part One and get a jump-start on your application for admission.
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In-person visits have returned to St. Olaf!
Our student tour guides are excited to meet you and show you the spaces on campus where Oles live, take class, and connect with each other.
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St. Olaf Choral Showcase
Enjoy new performances by the St. Olaf choral ensembles, recorded and performed this spring.
WATCH NOWNEWS
Not a laughing matter: Alumna learns, performs at Second City
Student's Lego version of campus highlights present and past
St. Olaf alumni turn their passion for preserving the environment into careers
Dear Future Oles … we've got advice for you
Equity and Inclusion Update
Lutheran Center hosts interfaith seminar series led by Eboo Patel
Staff View: The importance of supporting students with disabilities
Virtual Visit Experience
Envision yourself on campus and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day.
Discover St. Olaf
Oles don’t all look alike or think alike, but what they do share is an enthusiasm. An optimism. A work ethic driven by the knowledge that anything is possible, the answer to every problem is yes, that what’s broken needs fixing, what’s working can be improved. Oles think harder, dive deeper.