Summer 2026
Whether you want to focus on just one or two courses at a time, complete an OLE Core requirement, or boost your GPA (current students); summer is a great time for current and guest students to explore something new and advance your academics at your own pace.
Current Students
Registration begins March 2, 2026; register through SIS for Summer Sessions 1 and 2.
Internships are initiated through the Piper Center. Registration occurs upon completion of the Internship application in Handshake before the last day to add a class.
Independent Study and Independent Research registration occurs upon completion of IS/IR paperwork signed and returned to the Registrar’s Office by the last day to add a class.
Guest Students
Registration for guest students begins March 3, 2026. Students not currently enrolled at or seeking a degree from St. Olaf (including graduating high school seniors) can apply as summer guest students through the Registrar’s Office. Guest students need to complete the guest application form below and send it to the Registrar’s Office. You don’t have to pay before you can register!
For more information, please email the Registrar’s Office or call (507) 786-3015.
CALENDAR
Summer Session 2026
| Summer Session 1 | 06/01/26 – 07/10/26 |
|---|---|
| First day of class | June 1 |
| Last day to drop and receive a full refund | June 2 |
| Last day to add or drop a course online in SIS (without instructor permission) | June 2 |
| Last day to add a class (with instructor permission) | June 4 |
| Last day to drop a class or make S/U change (with instructor permission) | June 15 |
| No Summer Session Classes | June 19 |
| No Summer Session Classes | July 3 |
| Last day of classes/final exams | July 10 |
| Summer Session 1 Grades Due | July 17 |
| Summer Session 2 | 07/13/26 – 08/19/26 |
|---|---|
| First day of class | July 13 |
| Last day to drop and receive a full refund | July 14 |
| Last day to add or drop a course online in SIS (without instructor permission) | July 14 |
| Last day to add a class (with instructor permission) | July 16 |
| Last day to drop a class or make S/U change (with instructor permission) | July 27 |
| Last day of classes/final exams | August 19 |
| Summer Session 2 Grades Due | August 26 |