🎊 What to Know Before You Go – Reunion 2026
Reunion Weekend is just days away! Before you hit the road, be sure to check out our final details to make your arrival as smooth as possible.
READ THIS FIRST: Reunion 2026 Final Details
It’s Minnesota’s favorite season: road construction! Plan ahead and 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 Lots L and K by Tomson Hall will be closed throughout Reunion Weekend to accommodate operational needs.
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 open 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 and 1955 | Reserved Parking in Buntrock Commons | |
| 1956–1981, 1991 | Ytterboe | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
| 2001, 2006 | Rand | Rand, Buntrock Commons, Ytterboe, Skoglund |
| 1996, 2011, 2016 | Larson | Mellby, Hilleboe/Kittelsby, Buntrock Commons, Skoglund |
| 1986, 2021 | Mellby | Mellby, Ytterboe, Christiansen Hall of Music, Rand, Skoglund |
Each room includes a mini-fridge and microwave. Bedding, towel, and washcloth are provided to those who request linens with their registration. Restrooms are not in individual rooms. All dorms have both shared and single-user restrooms. For questions about restroom locations, please inquire at your dorm’s front desk.
Reminder: No keys are issued. Please leave valuables at home.
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.
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 in Buntrock Commons on your way out!
Reconnect and celebrate with your classmates over dinner. Golden Oles will have their class meal at lunch on Saturday. Pre-registration required for official class meals.
Join fellow alumni on Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Buntrock Commons’ King’s Dining Room for the St. Olaf Faculty Reception. You can check out the full list of current and retired faculty attendees.
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 2026 by sharing your favorite photos. They might even end up in our post-event Facebook album!
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS HERE
We’ve got backup plans! If weather forces a change, we’ll send text updates and update the online schedule of events.
✉️ 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.