Housing & Campus Resources for KSI Researchers

KSI researchers wishing to purchase meals on campus have two options: a campus cafe called the Cage or a cafeteria called Stav Hall. Both options are located in Buntrock Commons.

The college no longer supports pre-paid meal plans for our summer visitors. However, KSI researchers wishing to dine on campus can use the “Ole Dollars” debit feature to add money to their St. Olaf ID card; doing so will help save 10% when purchasing meals on campus. This feature has been set up for all KSI researchers and you can “deposit” money to these accounts by visiting the campus Bookstore or Business Office.

The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs is prohibited on campus.

• Guests of legal drinking age found in possession of alcohol will be asked to dispose of or remove it from campus immediately.
• If guests in possession of alcohol are under the legal drinking age, they will be asked to leave campus.
• Guests found to be in possession of or using illegal drugs will be asked to leave campus.

view policy on alcohol & other drugs

Guests are responsible for keeping the kitchens clean by cleaning up after themselves.

• Put food away
• Wipe down counters
• On a daily basis, confirm dishes are washed and put away
• Cooking appliances are prohibited in  bedrooms

• Laundry facilities are located in each residence.
• There is no cost to use the machines.

Our campus is a smoke-free environment

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Researchers living in summer housing may retain an automobile on campus, but must obtain a parking permit which can be picked up at the Kierkegaard Library.

For more information see the St. Olaf College Parking Policy.

Please note that all campus mail should be sent to the campus post office in Buntrock; USPS and other couriers do not deliver to individual dorm rooms or town houses.

If you receive a package the campus post office will notify you by email; if you receive a letter they will deliver it to the Kierkegaard Library.

The campus mailing address is: 1520 St Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057

KSI researchers are encouraged to bring their own laptops; there are no public computer terminals in Steensland Hall. Information about public computer terminals located elsewhere on campus can be found online.

Please note that the Library is unable to provide computer charger power adapters to scholars; international travelers are advised to purchase this in their home country before arriving in the US.

Information about connecting to the campus WiFi network can be found online.

Great news! 2024 KSI researchers will be allowed to use the fitness facility for no cost. However, you must first fill out a waiver.

Please note: your id card will not work for entry but you can tell the worker at the front desk you are a guest of the Kierkegaard Library and they will confirm you are on the list before letting you in.

View Open Recreation Hours & Additional Information

View bookstore hours & additional informatIon

View Buntrock commons hours & additional information

View Stav Hall Dining Hours & Additional Information

View Cage Hours & Additional Information

view Rolvaag Memorial & Halvorson Music Library Hours

Hiawathaland Transit provides daytime transportation services to locations within the city limits of Northfield. Please see this map for route stop locations and times. Normal route service is free with a St. Olaf ID.

More information regarding local transportation can be found here.