New Student Orientation Schedule
The schedule for New Student Orientation (NSO) is carefully curated with key information and connections to best kickstart your journey on the Hill. Click on the below tab to view an overview of the Move-in Day schedule for NSO. The complete 2024 NSO schedule will be posted in mid-August 2024.
If you are looking for the New Student Orientation: Transfer TrackSchedule, click here!
Residence Hall Move-In (AM to early afternoon)We can’t wait for you to move-in to your new home! All incoming students will have a designated move-in time slot that you will select in early August. Residence Life staff are excited to welcome you and assist your move-in process. |
Resource Fair (morning) – THE QUADThis is an opportunity to ask questions of a number of offices and services available to you on campus. These include the Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Student Employment, Information Technologies (IT), Health Services, Public Safety, Transportation, and more! |
Picnic Lunch (early afternoon) – the quadLunch is available continuously during this time. Come enjoy a taste of Bon Appétit! |
Community Time (early afternoon)Need to return to your residence hall room to grab something? Just want a little time to travel around campus with your family? Take some time to wrap up and say goodbye to any guests that have traveled with you as they will be asked to depart campus after the next event. |
A St. Olaf Welcome (mid-afternoon) – SKOGLUNDWelcome to St. Olaf! This program is designed to welcome new students and their families to our community. Come learn a few campus traditions and hear from College leadership about their take on your journey ahead. Plan to say your final “see-you-laters” at the close of the ceremony. |
A Family Farewell (afternoon) – SKOGLUNDAs students transition to the start of their New Student Orientation experience, families and guests are invited to hear from various College leaders about how to support your student from off the Hill and how stay connected with St. Olaf. This event is the final activity for families and guests. |
Kickoff to Orientation (afternoon) – Tostrud ICE ARENALet’s get your New Student Orientation started! Today you begin your life on the Hill as an Ole, but what does that mean? What can you expect from your new community and how can you best contribute to it? Come learn more in your first meeting as the Class of 2028! |
SOAR Group Activities (late afternoon/early evening)It is time to meet your SOAR Group! Led by two St. Olaf Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) Leaders, you’ll navigate much of NSO with your SOAR Group! During this time you’ll get to know your new classmates, take a tour of campus, and eat dinner together. |
Residence Life Activities (evening)Here at St. Olaf we are proud of our vibrantly residential community. You’ll end your first day in your residence hall meeting with professional and peer support staff and getting to know your roommate and neighbors. |
Questions about the schedule?
Contact our team at newstudents@stolaf.edu
Summer Connections
Looking for a way to connect with other Oles before moving to campus!? Try attending a Summer Virtual Space! Choose one or as many as you would like. Check out all the affinity and social spaces available to you and be sure to click the registration link to save your spot!