SEE YOU SOON!
OCTOBER 2-4, 2026
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HOMECOMING
Come back to the Hill and reconnect with your Ole community! Celebrate with music, athletics, and campus traditions that make St. Olaf feel like home.
FAMILY WEEKEND
Experience St. Olaf through your student’s eyes! Share in their traditions, explore campus together, and enjoy a fall weekend on the Hill.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHECK-IN
Bring your confirmation email with you (printed or digital) for check-in at Buntrock Commons upon your arrival. Scan the QR code at a check-in kiosk. Staff in Buntrock Commons will happily assist you. A schedule will be available upon your arrival.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
While pre-registration is encouraged, guests can stop by the Customer Service table in Buntrock Commons to register on-site or to add Saturday Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration Lunch and the football game.
PAYMENT FORMS
Homecoming and Family Weekend is cashless. Payment will be accepted via credit card only for on-site registration as well as all food purchases at The Cage and Stav Hall.
FAQs
We request that you do not bring any animals other than service animals. Pets are not permitted in the residence halls.
Dress casually and comfortably for the weather. Don’t forget to pack a reusable water bottle too. We’re looking forward to a beautiful weekend!
If you signed up before September 15th, you’ve earned a limited edition set of pint glasses. Glasses must be picked up in person during Homecoming, beginning Friday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 11, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up your wristband at check-in—it’s your ticket to collect your gift! (Please note: Pint glasses will not be shipped.)
Homecoming and Family Weekend is cashless. Payment will be accepted via credit card only for on-site registration as well as all food purchases at The Cage and Stav Hall.
We are pleased to offer a limited, dedicated golf cart shuttle service to and from the football game, designed specifically for guests with significant mobility challenges. This service will run starting at 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. or for 30 minutes immediately following the game. To inquire about availability, please speak with our team at the registration desk.
PARKING INFORMATION
Upon arriving on campus, feel free to park in any open parking space. There is usually adequate space near Buntrock Commons, Alumni Hall, Klein Field at Manitou, or in the parking lot closest to Skoglund Center.
