Dear Reunion Attendees:
This page includes important information to ensure you have a great experience during Reunion Weekend. Below, you will find useful details alphabetized by subject. For example, scroll to “P” for information about parking or “C” to learn more about visiting campus with children.
Please review this information along with the Schedule of Events for the weekend.
When you arrive on-campus, check-in on the ground floor of Buntrock Commons to receive your lanyard and housing assignment in staying in the dorms. If staying overnight, we advise parking near Buntrock Commons to check-in before proceeding to your dormitory.
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be wearing your lanyard at all times to access meal and entertainment venues.
We look forward to seeing you on the Hill!
The St. Olaf Alumni & Parent Relations Team
alum-office@stolaf.edu
888-865-6537
ACCESSIBILITY
Whenever possible, we are committed to making our alumni events accessible to everyone. If you have accessibility needs that you didn’t mention during registration or have questions, please contact the Alumni Office at 507-786-3028 or email alum-office@stolaf.edu so we can partner with you to make the necessary arrangements.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY
Alcohol is only allowed in designated areas and must be purchased from St. Olaf. Guests under 21 will be given a wristband at check-in. Lanyards and wristbands (guests under 21) are required to access meal and entertainment venues during the weekend. St. Olaf reserves the right to ID any guest at any time when serving or selling alcoholic beverages. Alcohol will not be sold to anyone not wearing a lanyard.
Please note that all Reunion Weekend bars will operate using a drink token system. Cash will not be accepted. You can purchase drink tokens at the Ole Shop on Buntrock Plaza and other designated locations. Pre-purchased tokens can be picked up at the Ole Shop.
The possession, use, manufacture, and distribution of illicit drugs, including products that contain THC, are prohibited on campus.
St. Olaf College is a smoke-free campus.
CASHLESS
Please note that many St. Olaf vendors are now cashless. We advise bringing a credit card or debit card with you to complete transactions while on-campus. If needed, an ATM is available in Buntrock Commons. The Bookstore will take cash.
CHILDREN
Children are welcome at St. Olaf for Reunion Weekend, but on-campus amenities are limited. We advise packing the following items for those under 3 years of age: Portable crib and high chair, stroller, extra snacks and beverages, and diapering supplies. There is a lactation room in Buntrock Commons for breastfeeding mothers. No on-site babysitting services are offered during Reunion Weekend.
CLASS GIFT
It’s not too late to support your class gift! Contribute to the St. Olaf Fund before May 31.
DINING
Please note that on-campus dining options are limited. When you check-in, your lanyard will indicate if you are pre-registered for meals. If you did not pre-register for meals, you are able to pay at the door for the following meals:
| $15 — Friday Breakfast | $35 — Saturday Celebration Lunch |
| $40 — Friday Stav Supper | $40 — Saturday Stav Supper |
| $15 — Saturday Breakfast | $30 — Sunday Brunch |
Other options include dining in Northfield, DoorDash, The Cage, or the St. Olaf bookstore, which sells snacks and cold beverages. Please view the schedule of events for the Bookstore and Cage hours.
DRINK TOKENS
Drink tokens will be sold out of the Ole Shop. If you purchased the Ole All-In or Weekender packages you can pick up your tokens
ENTERTAINMENT
Please check the latest Schedule of Events to see the variety of entertainment options we have in store for you! Reunion Weekend is designed with you in mind, so plan to join us on-campus for the entire weekend.
HOUSING
- Keys are not issued, so please leave your valuables at home.
- The main doors to the residence halls will be open from 7 a.m. to midnight.
- Front desk attendants in each hall are available to open the door until 1 a.m.
- After 1 a.m., call Public Safety at 507-786-3666 for access to your residence hall.
RESIDENCE HALL CHECK IN
Please check in at registration in the Buntrock Commons to receive your housing assignment.
If you arrive after 9 p.m. and you are staying in a residence hall, please 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.
DORM ASSIGNMENTS
| Ytterboe | 1955, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1991 | Rand | 2001, 2006 |
| Mellby | 1986, 2021 | Larson | 1996, 2011, 2016 |
ROOMMATES
If you registered with another guest, if registrants indicated on another as a roommate preference, you will be housed together. If you do not register with another guest and you did not indicate a roommate, you will be housed in your own individual room.
HOUSING DESCRIPTION
Most rooms are furnished with two single beds. Each room includes a mini-fridge and microwave. If you register alone, no one else will be assigned to your room. If you requested linens at the time of registration you will receive a pillow, sheets, a blanket, towels, and a washcloth. For your added comfort, you may wish to bring:
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- soap
- shampoo/conditioner
- lotion
- toothpaste/toothbrush
- hairbrush
- These might be nice to have…
- clothes hangers
- hair dryer
- iron
- small reading lamp
- alarm clock
- extra pillow
- extra towel
- extra blanket
- portable fan (limited supply available for check-out at Ytterboe desk)
- shower sandals or flip-flops
- XL twin sheet set
DORM RESTROOMS
All dorms have both shared and single-user restrooms. For questions about restroom locations, please inquire at your dorm’s front desk.
GUESTS UNDER 21
Guests under 21 will be given a wristband at check-in. Wristbands are required to access meal and entertainment venues during the weekend. St. Olaf reserves the right to ID any guest at any time when serving or selling alcoholic beverages.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to move Reunion Weekend activities indoors. Text message announcements and updates to the online schedule of events will be used to communicate changes to guests.
LANYARDS AND WRISTBANDS
Lanyards will be issued at registration. Guests under 21 will also receive a wristband. Lanyards and wristbands are required to access meal and entertainment venues during the weekend. Please remember to keep them with you. You will be asked to retrieve them if you leave them in your room.
MEDICAL/HOSPITAL
For emergencies, please call 911. Should you require medical assistance during Reunion Weekend, Northfield Hospital and Clinics offers comprehensive care.
Urgent Care is located at 2014 Jefferson Road, Suite C, Northfield
Northfield Hospital emergency room is located at 2000 North Avenue, Northfield. Please note there is a current detour to the hospital. More information can be found HERE.
PARKING
Please be advised that Lots L and K by Tomson Hall will be closed throughout Reunion Weekend to accommodate operational needs.
No parking is allowed by yellow painted curbs or fire lanes. Reunion guests are also asked to refrain from parking on the grass.
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 will be regularly circulating (see Transportation).
In the unlikely event you receive a parking ticket while on-campus, please email alum-office@stolaf.edu with the citation number and your name and a member of the Alumni and Parent Relations staff will address it for you.
Recommended Parking By Class Year for Guests Staying Overnight:
| Class Year | Housing | Recommended Parking Nearby |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 and 1955 | Reserved Parking signs in Buntrock Commons Lot | |
| 1956–1981 and 1991 | Ytterboe | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
| 2001, 2006 | Rand | Buntrock Commons, Rand, Skoglund |
| 1996, 2011, 2016 | Larson | Ytterboe, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Rand, Hoyme, Skoglund |
| 1986, 2021 | Mellby | Ytterboe, Rand, Hoyme, Mellby, Christiansen Hall of Music, Skoglund |
PETS ON CAMPUS GROUNDS
No pets are permitted on campus with the exception of service animals. If you plan to bring a service animal, please email alum-office@stolaf.edu.
ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION
Please review the transportation options
VALUABLES
Please leave your valuables at home. For those staying in campus housing, dorm keys will not be issued. While theft has not been a problem in the past, St. Olaf is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
WHAT TO WEAR
Most reunion guests elect to dress in casual clothes during the day with a focus on comfort. Please be sure to check the weather forecast regularly as Minnesota temperatures can vary greatly at this time of year! We also suggest packing a good pair of walking shoes. Class receptions and dinners are business casual.
YOGA
Check-in begins for registered participants at 8 a.m. in Skoglund. Upon arrival, please complete your waiver. It is recommended you bring your own mat. St. Olaf has a limited supply, and they will be handed out first come, first served.
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