OLES CAN. OLES WILL.
A beloved holiday tradition, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival
will return to campus December 3-5.
The theme of this year's Christmas Festival is "Love Divine."
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
95%
of 2020 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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Future Oles: the Common Application is live!
Learn more about our application timeline and what we look for in future community members.
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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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NEWS
Leading lifelong learners abroad: A Q&A with Michon and David Weeks
Celebrating the season with the St. Olaf Christmas Festival
Barbershop at Buntrock Commons helps shape a more inclusive campus
Star Tribune story on 'the power of giving thanks' features St. Olaf expert
Davis Projects for Peace grant recipients further work around the world
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update
Donation expands St. Olaf Natural Lands
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.