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Orientation & Transition Experiences

Welcome to your
St. Olaf College.

Our VISION

To be creative, innovative, and responsive to the developing needs of our students while providing exemplary experiences contributing to orientation, transition, and retention efforts.

Our MISSION

We aim to support each and every Ole throughout their transition to St. Olaf and on their path to graduation through dynamic, intentional experiences that uplift a sense of community, cultivate belonging, and empower students to champion their own development and success.

OTE-Sponsored Experiences

ACCESS THE DICTIONARY!

Learn our lingo! Check out our St. Olaf Dictionary to learn the common terms and acronyms Oles use on campus!

Defining
ORIENTATION & TRANSITION

What do we mean when we say ORIENTATION & TRANSITION?

Learn More!

Joining us with the Class of 2027? Welcome! Check out our New Students website for more information!

Let’s Get Started!

Meet OTE.

The Orientation & Transition Experiences team is committed to fostering a smooth and successful transition to the Hill for all St. Olaf students. We believe that students transition into, through, and beyond their college experience, and as such, our initiatives range from orientation experiences for new first-year and transfer students to resources for continuing sophomore, junior, and senior Oles.

Meet the team!