National Student Exchange

At St. Olaf,  full-time status is defined as 3.00 to 4.50 credits. NSE students will work with the Registrars Office to choose courses for the upcoming semester Students must remove all registration holds before registering for courses.

NSE students may not register for courses in the following departments: Computer Science, Economics, Education, Math, Music, Nursing, Social Work, and Statistics.  Courses in the following departments will have very limited enrollment options: Dance, Psychology, Studio Art, and Theater. 

Students can find course options on the public class and lab schedule!

Students will be expected to pay tuition, room, and board while attending St. Olaf College as an NSE student. Review this Comprehensive Fee page to get more information on costs for your academic school year/semester!

GPA: 2.5

Class standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior

St. Olaf is a residential campus that has just over 3,000 students. The liberal arts environment offers opportunities for students to explore their interests, try something new, and create memories of their time on the Hill.

The city of Northfield is a quint town that is home to two colleges: St Olaf College and Carlton College. It is nicknamed the town of cows, colleges, and contentment. Historical Northfield was place of the defeat of infamous robber, Jessie James. The downtown area was even the setting for a Hallmark movie, which speaks to the quaint and homey feeling of the town of Northfield.