GRADFEST – 9:00 Am to 1:00 PM
Buntrock commons crossroads

GradFest brings together all of the people and departments who are and will be integral resources as you transition from your time as a St. Olaf student to a St. Olaf alumnus. Bring your questions, your feedback, and your appetite (there will be snacks!).

TOWER SIGNING – 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 pM
Old Main Tower

Join thousands of St. Olaf alumni by signing your name in the tower of Old Main! Meet on the top floor of Old Main to take part in this campus tradition!

*NIGHT AT THE GRAND – 8:30 Pm to 12:30 AM
Grand event center

Get ready to kick off Senior Days with a bang! Join us for an epic night of music and fun at the Grand! Following finals, this event is the perfect opportunity to let loose and dance the night away to the classic hits played by the talented band, TopShelf. Located in the heart of Northfield, this event promises to be an exciting evening of music excitement with friends! Transportation will be provided.

*Note: There is a cover charge for the Night at the Grand. Students concerned about the cover fee are encouraged to complete this brief form.
Purchase your Grand Ticket

TOWER SIGNING – 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 pM
Old Main Tower

Join thousands of St. Olaf alumni by signing your name in the tower of Old Main! Meet on the top floor of Old Main to take part in this campus tradition!

Coffee Bar and Breakfast Treats – 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Buntrock Commons Plaza

Start your day off right with coffee and breakfast treats on the Quad! Customize your drink with all the fun toppings you can imagine!

Campus Golf – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Kelsey Theater

Get ready to tee off at Campus Golf, on a custom course spanning across campus. Whether you’re a pro golfer or a first-timer, swing by!

Walk Down Memory Lane – 4:00 to 7:00 PM
The Quad

Join us for a chance to enjoy all of your favorite childhood activities one more time! Play your favorite recess games, make camp crafts, and enjoy fun nostalgic snacks and treats! Bonus, relive your favorite gym class memory with the fitness gram pacer test at 5:00!

Senior Sunset – 8:00 to 9:30 PM
Skoglund Hill

Celebrate your last few days with one final campus sunset with your friends! There will be a root beer float bar, too!

TOWER SIGNING – 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 pM
Old Main Tower

Join thousands of St. Olaf alumni by signing your name in the tower of Old Main! Meet on the top floor of Old Main to take part in this campus tradition!

Goosechase Scavenger Hunt – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Buntrock Commons Plaza

Get ready for a St. Olaf scavenger hunt, with cool clues and fun challenges taking place all over campus! You and your friends have the day to complete as many of the challenges as possible for the chance to win exciting prizes!

Last Lecture & Parting Words – 11:00 Am
Boe Memorial Chapel

The nominations are in! The Class of 2024 Last Lecture will be delivered by Associate Professor and Department Chair of Religion Jason Ripley and the Class of 2024 Parting Words remarks will be delivered by Director of Student Activities Brandon Cash. Come gather together to hear some words of advice and well wishes from your selected speakers!

Senior Carnival – 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Thorson Green

We’re throwing a Carnival on the Thorson Green that’ll have you laughing, eating, and playing all afternoon long! We have classic fair foods like cotton candy and inflatables for you to bounce around in! There’s no shortage of fun to be had! And have you ever wanted to pie a professor, cause now is your chance! Yes, you read that right! It’s time to let loose and create unforgettable memories as we celebrate the Class of 2024.

Movie Night – 9:00 to 11:30 PM
The Quad

Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie on the Quad, voted on by the senior class!

TOWER SIGNING – 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM
Old Main Tower

Join thousands of St. Olaf alumni by signing your name in the tower of Old Main! Meet on the top floor of Old Main to take part in this campus tradition!

Illumination Ceremony – 9:00 PM
Mellby Lawn

This annual ceremony honors our graduates as they transition to become a members of the St. Olaf alumni community. The class lanterns are placed on the Campus Green on Friday, and we encourage students to locate their personalized lanterns sometime during the day, leaving them in place until after the ceremony. At the end of the evening’s program, students can take their lanterns as a remembrance of their time on the Hill. This event is free and open to the public.