New Student Orientation: Transfer Track – final schedule coming, June 2026
Please note that the below schedule is subject to change and you will be provided with an updated schedule upon your arrival to campus.
Welcome Check-in & Move-in (TIME TBD) – LOCATION TBDWelcome to St.Olaf! Start your move-in day by checking in to pick up your Ole ID and Residence Hall key. Then proceed to your new Residence to move in your things and start to get settled into your new home! If you need to change your check-in time, please reach out to housing@stolaf.edu to make arrangements. |
KICK-OFF to TRANSFER TRACK ORIENTATION (5-5:30 pm) – VIKING THEATER, Buntrock commons, Ground floorLet’s get your Orientation started by meeting fellow Transfer Oles and Transfer Student Mentors. |
Lunch & Campus Tour with Transfer Student Mentors (5:30-6:30 PM) – STAV, Buntrock Commons SECOND floorShare dinner with our awesome Transfer Student Mentors and hear from our Residence Life staff about living and dining on the Hill. |
Transfer Student BONFIRE & S’MORES (6:45-7:45 PM) – Ytterboe loungeEnjoy s’mores by the fire and learn about campus events from our Programming Board student leaders. |
MOVie on the quad(8:30-10:30 pm) – buntrock commons outdoor quadAll new students are invited to the movie on the Quad hosted by theStudent Government Association (SGA). Move title TBD |
Transfer Student WELCOME (11:30-12:00 PM) – Buntrock Commons, second floor, Kings Dining Room (Trollhaugen)You are an Ole! Come hear from our Class Deans about what it means to be an Ole and learn about the college Book. |
Lunch & Campus Tour with Transfer Student Mentors (12:00 – 1:30 PM) – Buntrock Commons, second floor, Kings Dining Room (Trollhaugen)Share lunch with our awesome Transfer Student Mentors. Immediately following lunch they will take you on an in-depth tour of campus and show you all the great study spaces on campus as well as how to navigate to all your class locations. |
TRANSFER TALKS (1:30-2:30 PM) – CLASSROOM SKOGLUND ATHLETIC COMPLEXGet an overview of Health and Wellness on campus resources on campus by hearing from our Director of Recreation and Club Sports, Director of Health Services, Director of Counseling Center and the Director of our Wellness Center. |
TRANSFER TALK (3:00-4:00 PM) – Buntrock Commons, second floor, Kings Dining Room (Trollhaugen)Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, Public Safety and Buntrock Services will provide you will important basics on navigating campus business. From tuition bills, to class registration, to parking info and Ole card useage, these offices are the lifeline to many college operations and student services. |
BREAK (4:00-5:30 PM)Relax and rejuvenate! |
Slice & Advice (5:30-6:30 PM) – The Jungle in the PAUSE, Buntrock Commons Ground floorTake the taste test of our local pizza restaurants while gaining some valuable advice from student leaders on campus. |
ICE CREAM & TOUR OF NORTHFILED (6:30-8:00 PM) – buntrock to downtownMeet in front of Buntrock Commons to load shuttle vans that will take you on a quick tour of Northfield and enjoy ice cream from the Blast! |
night in skog/tostrud (8:30-10:00 PM) – SKOGLUND/TOSTRUD ATHLETIC COMPLEXBurn off some energy and socialize in a fun and active environment. This is a chance to learn about and meet Oles involved in campus recreation and club sports. Maybe you’ll find your sport niche! |
TRANSFER TALKS (11:00-12:00 PM PM) – BUNTROCk COmmons, second floor, TrollhaugenThere are many ways you will find academic support on the Hill. This session will introduce you to the Academic Success Center, Library and Information Technology Services (LITS) as well as the Smith Center for study away and abroad. |
Lunch with FACULTY MEMBERs (12:00 – 1:00 PM) – Buntrock Commons, second floor, Kings Dining Room (Trollhaugen)Share lunch with oa few of our St. Olaf faculty members. They will be happy o answer your questions about classroom expectations on the Hill as well as tips on being prepared to start your college academic journey. |
TRANSFER TALKs (1:00-2:00 PM) – Buntrock Commons, SECOND FLOOR, TROLLHAUGenBut what is life like on campus really? Come hear from spaces on campus that support your experiences beyond the classroom. Folks from the Office of Student Activities, The Piper Center, College Ministries and Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion will give you the inside scoop on how you might spend your “free” time on campus. |
CLOSING RECEPTION (2:00-3:00 PM) – BOE PLAZA and green spaceCelebrate the conclusion of orientation and the kick-off to the 2026-27 academic year with cupcakes and beverages on the lawn. There will be yard games and a chance to sign the College Book as well as meet President Rundell Singer. |
Free time and Dinner on your own |
Prepare for the FIRST DAY OF CLASSESClasses begin on Thursday, September 10th! Good luck as you start the fall semester, Oles! |
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. If you have completed the 6 steps listed here, scroll down further to get to your New Student Checklist.
Let’s get started.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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If you have not already done so, you will want to complete our New Student Orientation Module.* The module is for all incoming students and has been designed as an introduction to our community on the hill (*will open on May 1, 2026).
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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.
Transfer Ole Fall Move-In: will be on Monday, September 7 between 2-4 pm.
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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 (posted on May 1). 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 ote@stolaf.edu.
New Student Module
This module is for new Oles to help jump-start your preparations for coming to St. Olaf this this fall. (course opens on May 1) This is for fall starts only.
Prepare for On-Campus Involvement
Check out the wide-ranging options for getting connected to campus student organizations by searching on Presence!
Get Ready to Move-in!
Packing and planning to move to a new “home” can feel overwhelming — let our Residence Life staff guide you with their helpful tips and tricks on moving to campus housing.