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 alumn. Bring your questions and be sure to stop by the Senior Days table!

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!

Senior Carnival – 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Campus Green

We’re throwing a Carnival on the Quad 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! It’s time to let loose and create unforgettable memories as we celebrate the Class of 2025.

Senior S’mores & Stargazing – 7:30 to 9:30 PM
THORSON Fire pit

Join your class under the stars for an evening complete with a campfire and s’mores!

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 – 11:00 AM to 2:00 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!

Cap Decorating & Postcards to Professor Station – 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Buntrock Commons

Swing by Buntrock to decorate your graduation cap and/or write a note to a staff or faculty member who made an impact on your St. Olaf experience!

Pickleball – 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Skoglund

Get ready to tackle the competition at a 2025 pickleball competition! All skill levels are welcome!

*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 HamMocking – 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!

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

The nominations are in! The Class of 2025 Last Lecture will be delivered by Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology and Director of Public Health Andrea Conger and the Class of 2025 Parting Words remarks will be delivered by Director of Facilities Kevin Larson. Come gather together to hear some words of advice and well wishes from your selected speakers!

Kirkegaard Library Tour – 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Steensland Hall

Come take a look at one of St. Olaf’s historical secrets – Steensland and the Kirkegaard Library!

Frisbee Golf – 2:00 TO 4:00 PM
Hoyme Hill

Play a round of frisbee golf with your friends! Discs are provided and all skill levels are welcome!

Senior Sunset – 7:15 to 9:00 PM
Skoglund Hill

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

Movie Night – 9:00 to 11:30 PM
Campus Green

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.