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

Reading day
2026-05-14

Post-Board Town Hall
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

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

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

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

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | 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
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-23 | La Crosse, Wis. / Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Women’s Track and Field at NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

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.

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.

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 1 & 6
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-30 | 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

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

Juneteenth (no class)
2026-06-19

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

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

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

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

Summer Session 1 grades due
2026-07-17

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

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

Summer Session 2 grades due
2026-08-26

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 2 & 7
2027-05-27 - 2027-05-30 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 2 & 7 to attend Reunion Weekend May 27 – 30, 2027. Registration opens late February 2027.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion

Reunion Weekend Classes ending in 3 & 8
2028-05-25 - 2028-05-28 | St Olaf College
St. Olaf Alumni and Parent Relations welcomes classes ending in 3 & 8 to attend Reunion Weekend May 25 – 28, 2028. Registration opens late February 2028.
Learn more at go.stolaf.edu/reunion
