New Student Orientation

New Students
New Student Orientation

Welcome!

You will likely hear the phrase “Welcome to St. Olaf” dozens of times over the coming months and trust us, we mean it! We are thrilled you are joining the St. Olaf family and we cannot wait to welcome you to our campus community as you begin your St. Olaf experience!

The mission of New Student Orientation is to introduce incoming Oles to St. Olaf and to provide the tools to navigate their academic and co-curricular experience while living in a vibrant residential community. In order to give you these tools, the New Student Orientation experience is filled with workshops, sessions, and social opportunities to connect with your fellow Oles and our campus.

Step One: Make sure you have Downloaded our App

We encourage incoming students and their guests to download the St. Olaf College Guide app so they can stay updated on all the events and activities of New Student Orientation.

Step Two: Summer Modules

Your New Student Orientation experience starts this summer! Over the course of June, July, and August you will engage with three online modules to introduce you to our St. Olaf community, learn more about how to succeed academically, and understand how to get involved both on and off the Hill.

View the Summer Modules

Step Three: Move-In Day

We cannot wait to officially welcome you to campus and we will as soon as it is safe to do so. Keep an eye on your St. Olaf email account and the Guidebook app for more information on how your New Student Orientation Experience will continue!

International Student Orientation Information for incoming International Students

Transfer Student Orientation Information for incoming Transfer Students

Families and Guests Information for Families and Guests

New Student Checklist

Keep track of the process and learn about everything
you need to do before you get to campus.

Track your progress

Have a Question?

That’s okay! Let’s see what we can do.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!