Living on Campus

Residence Life
Residence Halls
Living on Campus

Residence Life Program at St. Olaf College

Fosters the development of community within the residence halls and across campus. As a residential college, all students reside in college-managed housing. The aspect of community extends in other residential managed programs including Residential Learning Communities and Service: Neighbors with Neighbors Program.

We’re excited to welcome Lydia and Breanna to the team! With their arrival, the full Area Coordinator team and their respective residential areas are as follows:

Tara McGinnis: Thorson, Ellingson, Mohn, and Kildahl
Sadie LaPlante: Ytterboe and Rand
Breanna Henry: Hoyme, Mellby, and Larson
Lydia Maseko: New Hall, Townhouses, Ole Ave and HillKitt

Meet Our Team

Residence Halls Move-In & Move-Out Schedule

2025-26 AY	Move-In	Move-Out
Fall	Sunday, August 31st	Wednesday, December 17th
January Term	Friday, January 2nd	Saturday, January 31st
Spring	Tuesday, February 3rd	Thursday, May 21st
Summer I	Saturday, May 30th	Saturday, July 11th
Summer II	Sunday, July 12th	Thursday, August 20th

*The arrival and departure dates for semester are standard for all students in the housing portal. All students should follow the dates on the website for their arrival and departure. Arrivals and departures outside of those dates on the website are approved through formal requests. The requests are made through applications within each student’s housing portal. If you have questions about your arrival and/or departure contact Residence Life (housing@stolaf.edu).

Residence Hall Details

RESIDENCE HALLS

Computer Room
Formal Lounge
Kitchen
Laundry Facilities
Piano
Recreation Room
Vending Machines

RESIDENCE ROOMS

Beds lofted or bunked
Closets
Combo refrigerator/microwave
Computer network hookups & WiFi
Dressers
Desks & chairs
Extra long twin beds

Mohn Hall

One of the two towers on campus, Mohn is a ten-story residence hall housing 307 students. The hall, which traditionally houses first-year and upperclass students by floor, offers a main lounge, a recreational room, and a piano room. The circular arrangement of each corridor creates a strong community atmosphere.

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Ellingson Hall

Ellingson Hall is located on the Northeast side of campus near Mohn and Thorson Halls. Ellingson Hall is a four story building housing 185 first-year students. With centralized lounge spaces on every floor, Ellingson Hall offers an intellectual atmosphere for students to easily meet, study and hangout outside of their rooms.

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Kildahl Hall

Kildahl Hall offers a friendly, comfortable atmosphere for 168 students. The main lounge serves as the center of community, offering many activities and late night conversations around the fireplace. Kildahl is equipped with lofted beds, computer facilities, and a strong community that is ideal for studying and socializing.

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Thorson Hall

Thorson Hall houses 235 students and offers a spacious back yard with a patio and provides a striking view of the Northfield community. It has several features, most notably its spacious lounge that is a favorite study and conversation spot.

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