Visit & Connect

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Visit & Connect

St Olaf Campus photographed during the summer

WELCOME!

Explore the ways you can experience St. Olaf and get a taste of the energy, compassion, and excellence Oles surround themselves with every day. We hope your visit helps you envision yourself as part of our community.

We have created three different types of visits that you can take advantage of to explore the Ole community, and discover the unique characteristics that make the Hill a life-changing place.

1. VISIT IN PERSON

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Hill. Experience St. Olaf during a campus tour, information session, and conversations with Admissions Staff and current Oles.

Let us welcome you to campus! Listen to two of our Admissions Officers tell you their favorite facts about Northfield, tips about how to make the most out of your campus visit, and more!

Directions to admissions parking lot

STUDENT/FAMILY VISITS

Join us for an information session and a campus tour with a current student! On our standard visit days, optional additions to your schedule may include an interview with an Admissions staff member and lunch in our cafeteria. Coming soon: Summer visit registration!

NEW! Registration for Minnesota Private Colleges Week (June 22nd-26th) is now available!

Click on the button below to sign up for either MPCW or a daily individual visit.

COUNSELOR VISITS

Counselors are welcome to visit our campus whenever our visit program is open. Check the calendar under “Student/Family Visits” for more information, then submit your request.

Request a Counselor Visit

Hoping to join us on campus during the 2026 NACAC Conference in Minneapolis? Sign up here!

GROUP VISITS

Interested in sharing St. Olaf with your high school student group? We’re available to host group visits on many Wednesdays and Thursdays, and offer sessions that typically last for about 2 hours; they feature an information session led by Admissions staff and a campus tour with current students.

We’re now accepting registration requests for Minnesota Private Colleges Week (June 22nd-26th)!

REQUEST A GROUP VISIT

2. VISIT VIRTUALLY

We’re here for you. Connect with an Admissions Officer to get insight on the admissions and financial aid process, learn more in an information session, and explore the ways you can learn about the community and academic opportunities from our students.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

Explore our campus tour, meet current Oles, and get to know the Hill virtually.

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VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS

Connect with your dedicated Admissions Officer and schedule a virtual interview via their Calendly link.

FIND YOUR OFFICER

VIRTUAL EVENTS

We’re here to support your college search process virtually — from information sessions designed to provide a big-picture perspective on St. Olaf, to college application prep seminars and essay writing help sessions. We look forward to connecting with you online.

3. FIND US NEAR YOU

We value our relationships with communities in high schools, college fairs, and community-based organizations. We take part in virtual and in-person travel and look forward to connecting to organizations and networks in your area.

(Photo: our friendly Admissions team on Move-In Day!)

FIND US NEAR YOU