Welcome, Transfer Oles!

New Students
New Student Orientation
Welcome, Transfer Oles!

You’re an Ole!

At St. Olaf, we recognize your experience as an incoming transfer student is unique. That is why we have worked to build a Transfer Student Orientation experience catered specifically to support a smooth transition into the St. Olaf community.

Please note that the below schedule is subject to change and you will be provided with an updated schedule upon your arrival to campus.

Residence Hall Move-In (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

We can’t wait for you to move-in to your new home! Residence Life staff are excited to welcome you and assist your move-in process.

A St. Olaf Welcome!(2:30-3:30 PM)

Let’s get your St. Olaf journey set off on the right track! We are really happy you are joining us on the Hill and want to introduce you to your Orientation Team.

Living & Transfer Track Connection (4:00-4:30 PM)

Come meet your Orientation team and other Transfer Oles.

Eating on the Hill (5:00-6:00 PM)

Enjoy dinner with your Orientation leaders and some of your Residence Hall staff as you get settled during your first night on campus.

Transfer Student Welcome; What it Means to be an Ole (11:30 – 12:00 PM: TROLLHAUGEN DINING ROOM, Buntrock Commons, 2nd floor)

You are an Ole! But what do we really mean by “Ole”? Our First-Year Class Dean, Chang Dao Vang, an Ole Alum, will clue you in!.

Lunch with Success Coaches: Academics on the Hill (12:00 – 1:15 PM: Trollhaugen)

Share lunch with some of our awesome Success Coaches! They will give you a perspective on academic expectations and best practices while working on your studies on the Hill.

Ole Rotational Series (1:00-2:30 PM:various campus locations, led by TSMs)

Campus Tour (2:30 – 3:30 PM: led by NSOCs)

Spend some time with our New Student Orientation Coordinators and get an in-depth tour of campus – they’ll show you all the awesome spots for hanging out and studying as well as where all your classes are to help you navigate those first days of classes!.

STORP, Campus Rec, & IMs (3:30 – 4:00 PM: Skoglund Classroom)

Staying active is an important key to your overall health, especially during the winter months! Come learn about the variety of ways you can use our recreation center and get involved in clubs or IM sports!

Connection: Health & Wellness (4:30 – 5:00 PM: 144 Buntrock Commons)

Learn more ways to tend to your mind and body health by interacting with our Wellness, Health, and Counseling Centers.

Slice & Advice (6:30 – 7:45 PM)

Take the taste test of our local pizza restaurants while gaining some valuable advice from student leaders on campus. Dinner is followed by some mix-and-mingle time, some fun board games, and good vibes to end the day.

Night in Buntrock (8:00-10:00 PM)

Come check out a fun night of activities in our Student Center put on by our student-led Programming Board.

Connection: Student Life (10:00 – 11:00 AM: The OSA, Buntrock Commons)

You say you want to be involved on campus? Come learn about the variety of ways you can engage in student life activities outside of the classroom as well as learn about community expectations and safety.

Connection: Student Services (11:00 – 12:00 PM: Various locations around campus, led by the NSOCs)

Looking for a student job? Need some tips on Financial Aid? How about advice on next steps toward graduation? This session is for you! You will visit with key resources across campus and make some important connections.

Lunch with Deans (12:00-1:30 PM: Valhalla Room in the Kings Dining Room, second floor, Buntrock Commons)

St. Olaf is known for personal connections with fellow students, faculty, and staff. This lunch will give you the chance to make a personal connection with our Dean of Students and three Class Deans.

Tour of Northfield & Target Run (1:30 – 3:00 PM)

Come check out the city that surrounds our campus, Northfield! We will also make a run to Target so you can grab any of those last-minute items you need in preparation for classes to start!

Dinner (6:30 – 7:30 PM)

Night in Skog/Tost (8:00 PM)

Connect with fellow Oles while exploring many of the health and fitness resources on campus. Free ice skating, climbing wall, open gyms and wellness resources will all be available to enjoy!

IT and Library Resources (10:30 – 11:15 AM)

St. Olaf has a strong network of support for your academic journey and our IT and Libraries want to show you how they help make your efforts successful!

Lunch with the Deans (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

Meet the Deans of the College and learn about the many ways in which they support your journey on the Hill.

Transfer Talks (2:30 – 3:30 PM)

Dinner (6:30 – 7:30 PM)

Movie on the Quad (8:00 PM)

Getting
Transfer Students
On-Track

Whether you are joining us as a “first-year” student or you are entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year, you are an Ole and we are thrilled you are joining our community! Here at St. Olaf, we are committed to your holistic success as a St. Olaf student. We will be in touch with you throughout the summer and each step of your journey to the Hill.

Let’s get started.

1

Looking to transfer to St. Olaf?
Fantastic!
The first step is letting us know you want to be an Ole! Applications to join our community can be submitted to our Admissions team!

2

Application in and accepted? That’s great! Welcome! Now you need to submit your enrollment deposit through your Admissions portal and any necessary financial documents through our Financial Aid office.

3

After depositing, someone from our Registrar’s Office will reach out to make sure your credits transfer smoothly. They will help guide you through registration holds and placement surveys to ensure that you are ready to register for classes!

4

All set on your holds and credit transfers? Awesome. Next, you will connect with the Academic Success Center to register for classes and learn about the resources available to you as an Ole!

5

If you have not already done so, you will want to complete our Mid-Year New Student Orientation Module. The module is for all incoming students and has been designed as an introduction to our community on the hill.

6

Make sure you keep your eyes on your St. Olaf email account as we will be in touch in the weeks leading up to your arrival – we’ll make sure you are ready to join us on the Hill. If you have any questions, your NSO team can be reached via email!

Wait. Is New Student Orientation for me?
Of course!

New Student Orientation is for all incoming Oles, whether you start in the fall or the spring semester. In fact, we have a specific experience designed just for you! In the fall we have New Student Orientation: Transfer Track (NSO TT); in the spring we have Mid-Year New Student Orientation (MY NSO). Transfer students are encouraged to fully take part in all aspects of NSO TT or MY NSO so they can feel ready to be successful Oles in and out of the classroom.

NSO: TT will begin the afternoon of Saturday, August 31st. Your move-in time will be earlier that day.
NSO: TT will have an updated schedule posted late summer 2024!

What’s Next? Check out the New Student Checklist.

Transitioning to college involves a lot of details that can be hard to manage. We tried to make it easy for you by compiling a New Student Checklist. This checklist is for all incoming students so you likely have some items already checked off and others that may not apply to you as a transfer student. If you have any questions about the checklist items, feel free to contact newstudents@stolaf.edu.

View the Checklist