New Student Move-In:
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Transfer Move-In:
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early check-in:
- An early check-in is for any student who is flying in and arriving on Friday, August 30.
- Please fill out the Early Arrival Application in your housing portal to apply.
- For more information about Early Arrival, please see our Early Arrival Page below:
Drop-off day:
“Drop-off Day” allows students to drop their items off in their room the day prior to Move-in Day. Student may not set the room up or stay over night. Please fill out the Drop-Off Day application in SIS.
Sign-up for your Move-In Time!
Let’s get you scheduled for your move-in time!
All new students who will be arriving to campus on Move-In Day are required to sign-up for and adhere to their time. Upon arrival to campus, you will be able to unload your vehicle at your residence hall with assistance from our volunteers. Additional instructions will be provided to students and drivers when you arrive. We request that you bring no more than two vehicles to campus for your move-in.
Sign-up for a move-in time using these steps:
- Login to your Housing Portal
- Click “Residence Life” (on the left hand side)
- Scroll down to your Fall 2024 assignment
- Click on a move-in time located underneath your Fall 2024 assignment.
- You will be able to change your time slot until August 15 by following the steps outlined above.
*Please note: students who are currently abroad or outside of the United States may need a VPN to access your housing portal
Packing for St. Olaf
Not sure what to pack? We’ve got you covered!
Residence hall rooms are equipped with twin beds, mattresses, dressers, study desks and chairs, & a mini-refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit. Keep in mind that all college-owned furniture present in your room upon check-in must remain in the room throughout the entire year. There are also printers available in public computer labs, so you do not need to bring your own printer.
Traveling internationally?
For international students, please make sure you are keeping an eye on our international student portal as there are specific considerations for what to bring to campus.
- Bed linens (mattresses are twin extra-long, 36”x80”)
- Pillow, Blankets/Bedspread/ Comforter
- Bathroom bucket or “shower caddy” (to transport things to and from the bathroom)
- Shower shoes/flip-flops
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Backpack
- Laptop or Chromebook (for access to assignments, Gmail, and Moodle — there is no required software to download ahead of time)
- Clothing appropriate for the changing seasons
- Plate, bowl, cup, silverware, etc. (for preparing snacks in your room.)
- Power strip (with surge protection)
- Waste basket
- Desk or room lamp (no halogen lamps, only incandescent or fluorescent lamps are permitted; CFL light bulbs are recommended to conserve energy.)
- Alarm clock
- Laundry bag/basket and iron if necessary (ironing boards are available in laundry rooms)
- Laundry detergent (using a high-efficiency and/or cold water detergent saves money and energy)
- Reusable water bottle (consider buying stainless steel or glass for a sustainable plastic alternative.)
- Fan (it often gets hot in August)
- Personal health insurance information and documentation of high-value property (we suggest recording serial numbers of electronics or computers you may bring.)
- Photos/items from home, family, and friends
RESIDENCE HALL INFORMATION
Each St. Olaf residence hall has a distinct character!
- All have been designed to encourage close-knit communities.
- Each hall is co-ed and is equipped with a variety of spaces and facilities to make living on campus an important part of the St. Olaf experience.
YOUR ROOM
Checking In:
The residence halls will open for new students on Saturday, August 31. When you reach the Hill, you will find staff and students ready to welcome and assist you. Check in at the lobby of your residence hall at your scheduled time.
Room Inventory Forms:
The first night, after checking into your room, you will be completing the online Room Inventory Form. Document any pre-existing defects by recording the current conditions of the room on your arrival as you will not be held responsible for these damages at the end of the year.
Early Inspection of Rooms:
Each year the Residence Life Office receives requests from students who would like to visit their rooms prior to the beginning of the fall semester. We are preparing the halls for students arrivals and cannot open rooms early for students to view.
Room Changes:
If you and your roommate have adjustment problems, we encourage you to work with hall staff to resolve the matter. If the situation remains unresolved after a reasonable period of time (ordinarily, several weeks), your Area Coordinator will help you request a room change. Please note that room changes will not be made before the first day of classes.
YOUR ROOMMATE(S)
During the 2024-25 academic year, all first-year students will live in Ellingson, Hoyme, Kildahl, and Mohn Halls.
community building assistants (cba):
CBAs provide support through being present at the front desk of the residence halls. They also are able to provide information on campus resources. CBAs all serve various auxiliary functions which strengthen the residence hall offerings such as storage room hours.
community building managers (cbm):
CBMs supervise the CBAs for 2-3 different residence halls. CBMs manage the operational functions of the halls such as event postings, key audits and storage management. They serve as another touch point for residents.
Resident Assistants (RA):
Student who have decided to broaden their collegiate experience by serving as a paraprofessional within Residence Life. Resident Assistants receive training and guidance on supporting students through their residential experience.
Student Hall Coordinators (SHC) / Junior counselors (jc):
Are student leaders with residence life experience who serve as resources in the halls. SHCs assist in the coordination of programming, staff development, and advise hall councils. JCs operate similarly to SHCs but focus on the first-year transition and creating pathways that shape how students want to impact their community and personal growth.