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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 Methods
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.
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.
What happens if it rains?
It is our hope to have activities go on without interruption. However, in the case of severe weather, there are some events that will be moved inside or potentially cancelled. We will notify you through text with the number provided during registration and/or post signs around campus. You may also ask staff in Buntrock Commons about any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
Plan to make hotel reservations well in advance since rooms are usually in high demand due to events occurring the weekend of October 2-4, 2026. The Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Country Inn & Suites are two great options. If they are full, we’d recommend AmericInn. Alternative hotel options are also available in the nearby cities of Faribault, Owatonna, Lakeville, Burnsville, Bloomington, or Eagan.
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.