Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night I
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented woodwind chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

The Career Studio
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Buntrock Commons 222 Seminar Room
Students are welcome to attend The Career Studio, hosted by the Piper Center. This is an opportunity to work with Peer Advisors outside of the regular drop in schedule.
Students can work on…

Resumes
Cover letters
Internship search
Applications
Networking
Other career activities

Stop by for some hot cocoa and tea, bring your friends, and spill the tea with the Peer Advisors.

Recital: Woodwind Chamber Night II
2026-05-06 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

May All Staff Meeting
2026-05-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
All St. Olaf staff are welcome to attend the May All-Staff Meeting on May 7 from 8:30-9:30 a.m in the Buntrock Ballrooms. Light breakfast items will be served.

Faculty Meeting
2026-05-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
A Faculty Meeting will be held on May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Voting members of the faculty will receive an email with the meeting’s agenda and an RSVP to lunch one week prior to the meeting date. Please fill out and submit the RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than the Monday before the meeting. Contact the Provost’s executive assistant at gonzal36@stolaf.edu with any issues or questions.

Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Banquet
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00 | King’s Dining Room – Trollhaugen
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS) seniors are invited to attend the senior banquet. Refreshments will be served.

Student Recital
2026-05-07 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Music Department’s general student recitals consist of a mix of music students fulfilling their degree requirements. This free (and open to the public) event is the final student recital for the academic year!

Women's Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships
2026-05-08 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Women’s Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships

Men's Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships
2026-05-08 | Northfield, Minn., Manitou Track
Men’s Track and Field vs MIAC Outdoor Championships

Politics and Pastries
2026-05-08 08:30 - 09:30
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to gather at the Buntrock Institute for Freedom and Community every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Politics and Pastries provides opportunities to discuss politics, campaigns, and current events. Coffee and light pastries will be provided.
This week’s conversation will be led by Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies Kathy Tegtmeyer Pak.

Civic Engagement Showcase
2026-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Tomson Hall 3rd Floor East Lantern
St. Olaf students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend the Civic Engagement Showcase hosted by The Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement on May 8 from 3 – 5 p.m..

Individual students and groups will present information about their academic and co-curricular civic and community engaged projects in hopes of educating others and sparking ideas for future community engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public.

St. Olaf Choir: Spring Concert with National Lutheran Choir
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The National Lutheran Choir and the St. Olaf Choir present a joint spring concert in Boe Memorial Chapel. This event is free and open to the public.
The St. Olaf Choir is the premier a cappella choir in the United States. For over a century, the choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry.
The National Lutheran Choir, now in its 40th season, engages listeners of all faiths and traditions by singing the spirit of music familiar and new. The Choir’s artistry is rooted in its mission to celebrate, invigorate, and expand sacred choral music, bringing inspiration and meaning to all people.

Sunday Morning Worship: 6th Sunday of Easter
2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 6th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
College Pastor Matthew Marohl will deliver the sermon presided by Interim Associate College Pastor Paul Graham ’96 and assisted by James E. Bobb, Associate Professor in Music and the Cantor for the Student Congregation. Collegiate Chorale will be conducted by Anton Armstrong ’78, Harry R. and Thora H. Tosdal Professor of Music-Voice. The St. Olaf Handbells will be conducted by Jill Mahr, Adjunct Instructor in Music.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!

St. Olaf Orchestra: Senior Soloists Concert
2026-05-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The St. Olaf Orchestra, conducted by Associate Professor of Music Chung Park, presents a concert featuring senior soloists. This event is free and open to the public.
Widely recognized as one of the finest undergraduate orchestras in the United States, the St. Olaf Orchestra has been featured on NPR and PBS and was the 2013 and 2019 winner of the American Prize in Orchestral Performance.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Recital: String Chamber Night I
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
Enjoy an evening of music featuring our talented string chamber groups. This event is free and open to the public.

Recital: String Chamber Night II
2026-05-11 20:15 - 21:15 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall

Furry Friends before Finals
2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Lion’s Pause – Mane Stage
Join Public Safety, SGA, and The Wellness Center to de-stress before finals with baby goats and bunnies from Windy Willow Farms. Hosted in the Lion’s Pause from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

Recital: BM Performance/Church Music Entrance and Continuance
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:30 | Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall
The Bachelors of Music Performance Entrance and Continuance Recital is a juried performance that fulfills part of the degree requirements for music performance majors. This event is free and open to the public.
Instrumental: 7 p.m. – Urness Recital Hall
Winds: 7 – 8 p.m.
Strings/Piano: 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Organ: 7 p.m. – Skifter, Studio A
Vocal: Immediately following organ – Skifter, Studio A
Times and location are subject to change depending on participant breakdown.

Last day of classes
2026-05-13

Men's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-05-13 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier

Women's Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
2026-05-13 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier

Men's Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier
2026-05-13 | Rock Island, Ill. / Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex
Men’s Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier

Women's Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier
2026-05-13 | Rock Island, Ill. / Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex
Women’s Track and Field at Augustana Midwest Twilight Qualifier

Cows, College and CommuniTEA for Staff and Faculty
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | the Lutheran Center
Staff and Faculty are invited to attend CommuniTEA. Once every two weeks, the Lutheran Center hosts CommuniTEA. This is a chance for you to unwind, color, relax, and drink tea. There will not be any formal discussion – the space is yours to come and just be. The Lutheran Center will provide the tea.

Reading day
2026-05-14

GradFest 2026
2026-05-14 09:00 - 13:00 | BC Crossroads
GradFest 2026 will be held Thursday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Buntrock Crossroads.
GradFest brings together all of the people and departments who are and will be integral resources as you transition from your time as a St. Olaf student to a St. Olaf alumnus. Bring your questions, your feedback, and your appetite (there will be snacks!). Meet with College Events, The Bookstore, Piper Center, Alumni and Parent Relations, Student Financial Aid Services, The Registrar’s Office, Office of Student Activities, and Information Technology (IT), to cover all your bases for Commencement and your transition to alumnus!

Gimse Photo Contest and Travel Writing Contest Reveal
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Art Barn
All current St. Olaf students are invited to attend the Gimse Photo Contest and Travel Writing Contest Reveal, hosted by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Post-Board Town Hall
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:30
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on May 14 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Retirement Celebration
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Kings Dining Room – Buntrock Commons
Faculty, staff, emeriti, and retirees are invited to celebrate this years retirees. Refreshments will be served. Remarks promptly at 3 p.m.

Final Exam Week
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16, 2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20

Sunday Morning Worship: 7th Sunday of Easter
2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Boe Memorial Chapel
The 7th Sunday of Easter; Sunday Worship with Holy Communion.
Sunday Worship is a time of inspiration and worship for body, mind, and spirit; a meaningful beginning to a new week. All are welcome!
Click the web link below to access streamed and archived services.

Syttende Mai Celebration at the Norway House
2026-05-18 11:00 - 13:00
Join your fellow St. Olaf alumni for a special celebration of Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the beautiful Norway House in Minneapolis!
This event offers a delightful and traditional brunch-style buffet featuring an authentic May 17 spread, including salmon, scrambled eggs, cured meats, Norwegian waffles, and a specialty layered cream cake decorated with the Norwegian flag.
During the brunch program, you will also hear a brief update from campus, including remarks from President Susan Rundell Singer and other St. Olaf College leaders.
Your $20 ticket includes the full traditional Norwegian brunch buffet and beverages.
Enhance Your Experience: For an additional $8, you can choose to add a tour of the new Norway House exhibit, beginning immediately after the program.

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Tour to follow)
Location: Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Standard Cost: $20.00 (Buffet + Program)
Cost with Tour: $28.00 (Buffet + Program + Exhibit)
Maximum Guests: 125
Register Here!

Senior grades due
2026-05-21

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Men’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Commencement Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23

Commencement Concert
2026-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
The St. Olaf Choir, St. Olaf Orchestra, and St. Olaf Band present a joint concert celebrating commencement. This event is open to the public.
Live stream available at https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/streams/upcoming/concerts.

Commencement Weekend: Illumination Social and Ceremony
2026-05-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Buntrock Commons, 1521 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, United States
Illumination Social
Buntrock Commons, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
The Illumination Social will be held throughout Buntrock Commons for graduating seniors and their guests. This dinner reception showcases some of St. Olaf’s most requested menu items. Come when you can, leave when you must. There is no charge for graduating seniors. Attire for this event is Casual and St. Olaf branded apparel is welcomed.
Illumination Ceremony
Mellby Lawn, 9:00 p.m.
This annual ceremony honors our graduates as they transition to become a member of the St. Olaf alumni community. The class lanterns are placed on the Campus Green on Friday, and we encourage students to locate their personalized lantern sometime during the day, leaving it in place until after the ceremony. At the end of the evening’s program, students should take their lantern as a remembrance of their time on the Hill. This event is free and open to the public.

Baccalaureate/Commencement
2026-05-23

Baccalaureate Service
2026-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Northfield, Minn. / Skoglund Center Auditorium
Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The decision to hold Commencement on the Campus Green or inside Skoglund is announced at Baccalaureate. This event is free and open to the public.

Commencement Weekend: Baccalaureate
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Skoglund Athletic Center
Skoglund Auditorium, 9:00 a.m.
Graduating seniors and their families and friends are invited to gather to worship and give thanks for the life and the community that was shared by the graduating class. This capstone worship service is led by the Campus pastors and also the St. Olaf Band and the St. Olaf Choir. The decision to hold Commencement on the Campus Green or inside Skoglund is announced at Baccalaureate. This event is free and open to the public.

Commencement Weekend: Saturday Brunch
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Buntrock Commons in front of Stav Hall
Buntrock Commons, Stav Hall, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Enjoy brunch with family, friends, and students. Tickets may be purchased through the online registration process. There is no charge for graduating seniors or current students with an active meal plan. If your current student (non-senior) is planning to attend this brunch and is not under an active meal plan, please select “Adult” when registering this student for brunch online.

Commencement Weekend: Academic Department Receptions
2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Olaf College
Locations across campus, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Graduating seniors, family members and guests are invited to meet and celebrate with faculty and staff across campus.
Please visit our Commencement Website for a list of Reception locations.

Commencement Weekend: Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Campus Green
Campus Green (outdoor) or Skoglund (indoor), 1 p.m.
Commencement is scheduled to be outdoors on the Campus Green between Mellby and Tomson halls; no tickets are required for general seating in this location. In the event of severe weather or major safety hazards, Commencement will be held in Skoglund Center Auditorium, and tickets will be required. Students will receive three “rain tickets” during GradFest.
Accessible seating including sign language interpreting is available on the Campus Green and in Skoglund Center Auditorium. The Commencement ceremony will be live-streamed in Boe Chapel, Viking Theater and Tomson 280 for guests who prefer to view the ceremony in a temperature-controlled environment. No tickets are required in broadcast locations.

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 1 and 6
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 1 & 6 to attend Reunion Weekend May 28 – 31, 2026. Registration opens late February 2026.

Non-senior grades due for spring
2026-05-29

Summer Session 1 begins
2026-06-01

Last day to add a Summer Term I course
2026-06-04

St. Olaf Swim Camp #1
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-11 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Swim Camps with Coach Bob Hauck return to the Hill for our 43rd year of swim camp! Learn more. Priority registration closes April 1.

Minnesota Hockey: Referee Camp
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host it’s annual Referee Camp at St. Olaf College June 9-14, 2026.

Minnesota Hockey: 15U Camp
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host its annual Girls 15U Camp at St. Olaf College, June 9-14, 2026.

St. Olaf Swim Camp #2
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-18 | St Olaf College

St. Olaf Music Academy
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-20 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Summer Music Academy returns to the Hill for high school students who aim to pursue a music major as well as students who enjoy making music at a high level and may pursue other areas of academia. Learn more. Priority registration closes April 1.

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term I course
2026-06-15

St. Olaf Basketball Day Camp
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Women’s Basketball will host a youth basketball camp for youths of all abilities entering grades 3-5. Learn more. priority registration closes April 1.

Minnesota Hockey: 14U Camp
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host their annual girls 14U camp at St. Olaf College June 15-19, 2026.

10th International Kierkegaard Conference: Readings of Kierkegaard
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | St. Olaf College
The Kierkegaard Library is hosting its 10th International Kierkegaard Conference from June 15–19, 2026. This five-day conference will take place on the idyllic Liberal Arts campus of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Traditionally an occasion for members of the global Kierkegaard community to gather and engage in intellectual conversation, the first conference launched forty years ago in 1985, with the topic “Kierkegaard and Contemporary Philosophy.” Today, we would like to celebrate the special occasion of its tenth installment, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library (founded in 1976), with the topic “Readings of Kierkegaard.”

St. Olaf Basketball Day Camp
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Women’s Basketball will host a youth basketball camp for youths of all abilities entering grades 6-8. Learn more. priority registration closes April 1.

Juneteenth (no class)
2026-06-19

St. Olaf Swim Camp #3
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-25 | St Olaf College

Point of Perfection Figure Skating Camp
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-26 | St. Olaf College
Point of Perfection will host their annual Figure Skating Camp at St. Olaf College June 21-26, 2026.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival
2026-06-21 - 2026-07-18 | St. Olaf College
Lutheran Summer Music will host their annual camp and festival events at St. Olaf College, June21-July 19, 2026.

Minnesota Private College Week (MPCW)
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Ballrooms in Buntrock Commons
Prospective students and their families will attend sessions throughout the morning and afternoon.

July 4th Holiday (no classes)
2026-07-03

Coerver SuperSkills Soccer Camp #1
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | St Olaf College
Coerver SuperSkills Soccer Camp will take place at St. Olaf College July 6 – 10, 2026.

Last day of class for Summer Session 1
2026-07-10

St. Olaf Dive Camp
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-16 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Dive Camp with Coach Gabe Kortuem will be hosting it’s annual summer dive camp July 12-16, 2026! Learn more. Priority registration closes April 1.

Art of Sciences Camp
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-26 | St Olaf College
Art of Sciences Camp will take place at St. Olaf College July 12 – 26, 2026.

First day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-07-13

ALCM: From Generation to Generation
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-16 | St. Olaf College
In the midst of our 40 year celebration, ALCM finds itself back on the St. Olaf campus to recommit to the calling of Lutheran Church music, to celebrate the last forty years, and to dream together about the next 40. ALCM will host their annual conference at St. Olaf College July 13-16, 2026.

St. Olaf Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp #1
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-17 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Volleyball led by Coach Alicia Wood hosts St. Olaf Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp #1 for middle and high school students.

Last day to add a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-16

Summer Session 1 grades due
2026-07-17

International Cello Institute
2026-07-18 - 2026-08-08 | St. Olaf College
International Cello institute will host their annual summer camp at St. Olaf College July 18-August 8, 2026.

Girl Power Hockey Camp
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24 | St. Olaf College
Girl Power Hockey Camp will be held at St. Olaf College July 19-24, 2026.

St. Olaf Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp #2
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-22 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Volleyball led by Coach Alicia Wood hosts St. Olaf Advanced Skills Volleyball Camp #2 for middle and high school students.

CWTA: Nourishing Vocation: Every Time. Every Age. Every Place.
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-22 | St. Olaf College
The Lutheran Center for Faith, Values and Community and the Nourishing Vocation Projects at St. Olaf College would like to invite you to the 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation: Every Time, Every Age, Every Place, which takes place in July 2026 at St. Olaf College. The conference will combine signature CWTA musical experiences with innovative and imaginative work being done by both the Nourishing Vocation Project and Nourishing Vocation with Children, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Char Rachuy Cox.

St. Olaf Volleyball Youth Skills Day Camp
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-24 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Volleyball with Coach Alicia Wood will host a youth skills day camp for all youths grades 3 through 6. Learn more.

CABS-Minnesota Conference
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-01 | St Olaf College
Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar Conference (CABS) will take place at St. Olaf College July 25 – August 1, 2026.

Last day to drop or make S/U change in a Summer Term 2 course
2026-07-27

Coerver Prep Soccer Camp #2
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31 | St Olaf College
Coerver Prep Soccer Camp will take place at St. Olaf College July 27 – 31, 2026.

Minnesota Hockey: Goalie and Shooting Camp
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-02 | St. Olaf College
Minnesota Hockey will host their annual Goalie and Shooting Camp at St. Olaf College July 30-August 2, 2026.

Last day of class for Summer Session 2
2026-08-19

Summer Session 2 grades due
2026-08-26

Post-Board Town Hall
2026-10-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Tomson 280
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on October 22 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Post-Board Town Hall
2027-02-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Tomson 280
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on February 18 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Alumni and Family Board Meeting
2027-04-15 08:00 - 2027-04-16 14:00 | St. Olaf College
The St. Olaf Alumni and Family Board will be on campus for their spring meeting April 15 and 16.

Post-Board Town Hall
2027-05-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Tomson 280
St. Olaf faculty and staff are welcome to join the Post-Board Town Hall, an opportunity to review developments discussed at the most recent Board Meeting. The Post-Board Town Hall will be held in Tomson Hall 280 on May 13 from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 2 & 7
2027-06-03 - 2027-06-06 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 2 & 7 to attend Reunion Weekend June 3 – June 6, 2027. Registration opens late February 2027.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 3 & 8
2028-06-01 - 2028-06-04 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 3 & 8 to attend Reunion Weekend June 1 – June 4, 2028. Registration opens late February 2028.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion
