Housing Information:

The Affiliate Housing is located in Northwood Pines Townhouse.  Students are expected to respect the community property, abide by Northfield City Laws and Ordinance, and the Good Neighbor Expectations.

There are two styles of townhouses available for students to select from:

• Triple Suite
• Quad Suite

Parking at Northwood Pines

Surface Level Parking

Surface level parking is available for each resident living at the Northwood Pines Townhouses.  Students will register their vehicles with Residence Life.  Your vehicle information will be shared with the Northwood Pines community.

Parking On-Campus

Vehicle Registration

Students living at Northwood Pines are provided a complimentary Commuter Parking Permit by the Parking office to park on-campus (if the student has a vehicle).

Students needing a commuter pass must apply with Public Safety.

Students living at the Northwood Pines may park their vehicle overnight on campus in a commuter parking lot using their commuter parking pass.

Bicycle Registration

Students who plan on biking to campus must register their bicycle with the Public Safety office.

Students living in Affiliate Housing must have a partial meal plan (at minimum).

Students can view all plan options on the Meal Plan Options webpage

• Trash Pickup at the Northwood Pines are Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 am.  All trash should be placed in the trash bins outside of the Northwood Pines by this time to make sure that it is picked up
• Recycling pickup at the Northwood Pines are Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30 am.  All recycling should be placed in the recycling bins outside of the Northwood Pines by this time to make sure that it is picked up.

The Northwood Pines townhouses are furnished with limited College furniture.

Bedroom

The following items are provided:

• Twin XL Mattress
• Bed frame and Bed Springs

Lofting and bunking is not provided at Northwood Pines

Living Room

No soft seating/living room furniture is provided by the College.

Kitchen

The following items are provided:

• Table
• Chairs (2 to 4 depending on apartment size)

Amenities included for students include:

• High speed internet
• Washers and Dryers for the Townhouse Community

Students are responsible for their own amenities including (but not limited to):

• Shower Curtains
• Cleaning Supplies
• Toilet Paper
• Kitchenwares

Students should have their mail delivered on-campus at the Campus Post Office.

Students can deliver mail and packages to their campus mailbox at:

Student Name
1520 St. Olaf Ave
Northfield, MN 55057

Looking to drive to Northwood Pines or get food delivered?  Use the address below:

931 Cannon Valley Drive
Northfield, MN 55057

Transportation is not provided to students by the College.  Students should plan their transportation accordingly (i.e., driving, busline, biking, walking).

Northfield Transit

Residents may use the Northfield Blue line bus system to get to campus.  Students interested in this option can use their Ole ID to get onto any city bus.  For more details please view the image below (or view the Northfield Transit Brochure online here).  Students using this option should plan accordingly.  See the following example for timing:

Walking & Biking

Students choosing to walk or bike to campus have several options to get to campus.  See example below for timing

• Students choosing to walk along Lincoln St should anticipate a 30-minute walk.
• Students choosing to bike along Lincoln St should anticipate a 15-minute bike ride.

• Two live-in student staff members will reside at Northwood Pines.
• Residence Life Professional Staff on-call will respond and provide support.
• Northfield Police will be first responders for emergency response.
• Public Safety will support Residence Life and Northfield Police when requested.

Custodial Services will not provide services at the Affiliates.  All students who live at Northwood Pines understand that they are responsible for the general cleaning and upkeep of their space while living in their apartment space.

Residents at the affiliate housing will pay room and board fees to their student accounts.  St. Olaf College handles all room charges to the affiliate housing property.  Students who receive an indoor parking permit are directly responsible for paying any fee associated with an indoor parking permit to the affiliate housing property.

The Checkout Process will take place during the following times, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To schedule your checkout time, please use the sign-up link provided below.

Affiliate Housing Check-Out Sign Up

*** Please note that any changes to your scheduled time must be made at least 24 hours in advance to avoid additional charges.

The following steps apply to all Affiliate Housing residents unless otherwise noted:

• Keys/Fobs and Parking Permits (as applicable to your specific community) will be collected at that time.

  • Please note that due to the different criteria for Affiliate Housing Program, not turning in these items will result in an immediate charge. No mail-ins will/can be accepted.

• Sweep and vacuum your space as needed.

• Clean out your refrigerator, do not unplug them.

• Wipe down all surfaces.

• Remove all trash to the dumpsters located outside of your respective building.

• Heat should be set to low, but not off.

• Ensure that windows are closed and locked and that window blinds/curtains are closed.

Please note that Affiliate Housing does not offer storage. If you are moving to a residence hall for Fall 2025-2026, you may use the Transfer Storage Process to store your belongings in your future residence hall.

Transfer Storage will be available during the following times:

• May 15 – May 20: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• May 21: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

St. Olaf College Students living at any Affiliate Housing location within a managed Residence Life space are residents within an integrated community.  As a member of the location, the College and Residents must value and respect the relationship that exists between all parties.  Students are expected to keep noise levels to a respectful level during daytime and evening hours, participate in keeping the grounds and building well-maintained, and ensure guests adhere to on-site and local area parking rules and regulations.

Residence Life supports student’s personal responsibility in addressing interpersonal disagreements within their communal spaces.  It is important for residents to ackowledge the difference this may present in an integrated community.  Issues/concerns with a non-St. Olaf College student that are not an emergency should be brought to the attention of Residence Life for it to be formally addressed.  In all instances, strive for open and honest communication.

All violations, including noise, vandalism, and health and safety infractions can result in removal from Affiliate Housing and relocation to campus proper.  If violations warrant such actions, student may also be removed from St. Olaf housing.

Students should be active members of their community.  Maintain cleanliness of all common areas, dispose of trash and recycling on a weekly basis, attend all mandatory residential meetings, participate in onsite trainings, and participate in community safety and emergency preparedness plans.

Residence Life will conduct monthly Health & Safety Inspections during the following months:

• October
• November
• December
• February
• March
• April

• Northfield City Ordinance Chapter 50, Section 90, states that any disruptive noise between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am can be deemed a misdemeanor offense.
• Residence Life Policy states that Courtesy Hours are in place 24-hours a day.
• Residents in Affiliate Housing should be aware of the noise levels in all public spaces, including: hallways, stairwells, and residential spaces to not disturb neighbors.
• Students wanting to report any noise issues that need to be addressed are encouraged to call the non-emergency Northfield Police number (507-645-8833).  In case of emergency, students should call 911.

• All residents will follow the pet guidelines as outlined in the Residence Life Housing Policies and Procedures.
  • Students are allowed Fish within a 15-gallon tank are permitted in Affiliate housing.
• Service Animals and ESA animals will follow the guidelines as proscribed by the Disability and Access & Residence Life Offices.
• Residents may not keep animals or pets, including no visiting animals or “pet sitting,” in Affiliate Housing spaces.

Residents will adhere to all posted parking regulations and engage in good neighbor practices regarding parking on or around the Affiliate Housing property.  Vehicles should be parked in approved parking spots, garages, and/or driveways only.  Resident’s vehicle should not negatively impact a neighbor’s access.

• Residents should be aware that failure to abide by City of Northfield laws or ordinances may result in fines, citations, and penalties.
• Failure to abide by Northwood Pines Apartments policies may result in removal from the property.
• Failure to abide by St. Olaf College Residence Life Housing Policies & Procedures may result in removal from the affiliate proper and relocation to campus proper or removal from St. Olaf College Housing.

Students who hear or see anything that casues you alarm are encouraged to call the non-emergency Northfield Police number (507-645-8833).  In case of emergency, students should call 911.

All Residents are responsible for guests invited into their building and assigned residential space.