Members of the Class of 2023 gather on Mellby Lawn during their first weekend on campus in the fall of 2019.
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
90%
of our grads have participated in an internship, research or other opportunity while attending St. Olaf.
100%
carbon-free electrical power
98%
of 2022 graduates are employed, in graduate school, or engaged in full-time service work
Celebrating St. Olaf Band Conductor Timothy Mahr '78
As Timothy Mahr '78 retires this spring, his colleagues and students reflect on the ways he has led the St. Olaf Band to new heights of excellence over the last three decades.
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Check Out the Reunion Weekend Schedule!
We're excited to invite alumni with class years ending in 8 and 3 back to the Hill for Reunion Weekend June 2–4.
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Visit the Hill!
We're excited to welcome prospective students and families to the Hill this summer. The Admissions Office offers two visit sessions daily during Minnesota Private College Week (June 26-30), as well as individual visit options almost every day throughout the summer. Join us!
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Welcome, New Students
Welcome, Class of 2027! We are thrilled you are joining our St. Olaf community. There's a lot to do before Move-In Day — log in and get started.
New Student ChecklistNEWS
St. Olaf skier finds success as a national champion
Student View: Five major takeaways from the Seattle Connections Program
Students pitch business ideas at ninth annual Ole Cup
Celebrating the St. Olaf College Class of 2023
St. Olaf Band will travel to Japan in first cost-free international tour for students
Henry Dorn named next conductor of the St. Olaf Band
Alumnus examines the impact technology has on our well-being
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.