🎊 What to Know Before You Go – Reunion 2025
Reunion Weekend is just days away! Before you hit the road, be sure to check out our full arrival final details to make your arrival as smooth as possible.
READ THIS FIRST: Full Arrival Final FAQs
It’s Minnesota’s favorite season: road construction! Plan ahead and be aware of long-term construction on I-35W. We also recommend checking signage and traffic updates via:
Rice County
MNDOT
App recommendation: Download the Minnesota 511 app for real-time alerts
Reunion guests are welcome to park in any on-campus parking lot, including those designated for faculty and staff. If parking is no longer available on upper campus, there is ample parking in the Skoglund/Tostrud lot, to which a shuttle and/or golf cart will be regularly circulating. See Residence Halls Reminders section below for recommended parking locations for those staying in a residence hall.
Please be advised that Lot L behind Tomson Hall will be closed Monday, May 19, through Monday, June 2, to accommodate operational needs for Reunion weekend. Accessible parking spaces and assigned parking (such as the space awarded to a United Way participant for the month) will remain permitted for parking in Lot L.
There is no parking allowed by yellow painted curbs or fire lanes. Reunion guests are also asked to refrain from parking on the grass. If you receive a ticket, email alum-office@stolaf.edu with your name and citation number—we’ve got you covered!
Accessible parking spaces are available in all campus lots. Additionally, we’ve created extra designated accessible spaces in the Buntrock Commons Lot to accommodate increased need.
If you arrive after 9:00 p.m. and you are staying in a residence hall, you will check-in at the front desk of the residence hall assigned to your class year. In the morning, please visit Registration in Buntrock Commons to receive your lanyard.
Residence halls are locked 1-5 a.m. every night. Front desk attendants will be available until 1 a.m. to open the door. If you need access to your hall between 1-5 a.m., you may call St. Olaf Public Safety at 507-786-3666.
ASSIGNMENTS + PARKING RECOMMENDATION
| Class Year | Housing | Recommended Parking Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Reserved Parking in Buntrock Commons | |
| 1955–1985 | Ytterboe | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
| 1990–2000 | Kildahl | Buntrock Commons, Rand, Skoglund |
| 2005 | Ellingson | Buntrock Commons, Rand, Skoglund |
| 2010, 2020 | Hoyme | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
| 2015 | Mellby | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
Each room includes a mini-fridge and microwave. Bedding, towel, and washcloth are provided. Bathrooms are not in individual rooms. Gender-neutral bathrooms will be available in every dorm.
Reminder: No keys are issued. Please leave valuables at home or lock them in your vehicle.
Visit our campus housing page for more info.
Upon arrival, please check-in on the ground floor of Buntrock Commons to receive your lanyard, name tag, weekend information booklet, Ole swag ticket, and housing info (if staying on campus)
Tip: Park near Buntrock before heading to your dorm!
🔐 Reminder: No room keys are issued—please leave valuables at home or locked in your vehicle
Just when you thought you knew it all, let’s unravel the secrets of your trusty and ever present reunion accessory – the lanyard.
Upon check-in each registrant will receive a lanyard and name tag. The color of your lanyard is dictated by the package you purchased at the time of registration. This lanyard is now your new sidekick for the weekend!
CARDINAL RULE – Wear your lanyard at all times!
You will need your lanyard and name tag to do things like:
– access all event spaces
– attend class meals
– purchase beverages on the campus green
– participate in the evening entertainment
– pick up your Ole swag item
– campus and natural lands tours, open houses, and faculty and staff lightning talks
– play games on the campus green
– Ole Yoga and Fun Run (not required to be worn during the activity)
Forgot your lanyard in your room? You will be asked to go retrieve it.
Recycle your lanyard at the dorm front desk if you are all done with your activities or in Buntrock Commons on your way out!
Get ready, Oles! The St. Olaf Reunion Weekend Medallion Hunt is happening! Beginning Saturday morning, keep your phones close as clues will be revealed via text message, leading you on a campus-wide adventure. The first keen-eyed participant to locate the coveted medallion and bring it to Guest Services in Buntrock Commons will be rewarded with a $250 St. Olaf Bookstore gift card. Happy hunting!
Reunion Weekend is cashless for most activities.
Credit/debit cards are required for drink and snack purchases at The Cage. Credit/debit cards are required to purchase drink tokens.
Cash is only accepted at the Bookstore.
Planning to join us for dinner on Friday or Saturday night? Here’s what to expect:
Whether you’re registered for one night or the whole weekend, you’ll have two relaxed evening opportunities to connect—with classmates from your year and other Golden Oles!
– Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Golden Oles Buffet Dinner — King’s Dining Room – Valhalla, Buntrock Commons
– Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Golden Oles Buffet Dinner — King’s Dining Room – Valhalla, Buntrock Commons
These casual buffet dinners are all about great food and even better conversation. There’s no formal program—just a welcoming space to share stories and reconnect.
Your class-specific program will take place during Saturday lunch, but these evening dinners are an additional chance to mingle and reminisce.
Pre-registration required. Dinners are included in the All-Weekend package or the Golden Oles a la carte option.
Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. All classes except Golden Oles will have a program planned by your class reunion committee.
Pre-registration required. Included in the All-Weekend, All-Saturday, Saturday Reunion Dinner and Entertainment Packages.
That spontaneous selfie, your old dorm crew back together, the sunset over the campus green—these are the moments that made the weekend unforgettable. Help us capture the spirit of Reunion 2025 by sharing your favorite photos. They might even end up in our post-event Facebook album!
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS HERE
Gifts made through the St. Olaf Fund support financial aid, student support services, and everything that makes the St. Olaf experience powerful. If you already gave during registration, thank you! If you missed that opportunity, no problem! Start celebrating your reunion today and make your gift!
GIVE A GIFT
We’ve got backup plans! If weather forces a change, we’ll send text updates and post signage across campus.
✉️ If you are not sure you added your cell number to your registration, please email alum-office@stolaf.edu your name, class year, and cell number.