Returning to Campus

Program Evaluation Form

All students that pariticipate in a Smith Center program will be asked to provide written anonymous feedback about the program they attended.

Re-Entry Meetings

All students will be asked to meet with the Smith Center and if applicable, a St. Olaf program faculty or staff advisor.

Bias Reporting

The College is committed to administering its policies and procedures in a fair, impartial manner that treats all persons with dignity and respect.

Re-Entry Tips

Returning home and to St. Olaf after studying abroad/away can be challenging. Review these tips for ideas on how to start processing your experience.

Housing Registration

Find out information about registration for housing once you return to campus.

Transcripts

Learn how your coursework from abroad/away will be applied towards your graduation requirements.

Student Employment

The Smith Center employees students to be Peer Advisors and Office Assistants. Look for postings on the Student Employment webpage.

ACE Courses

Clubs & Orgs

Looking to get involved in a new interest, give back to community, or re-connect with others on-campus or? Why not join a campus club or org!

Volunteer in Northfield and the Surrounding Community

Become involved in Northfield and the surrounding community.

Gimse Study Abroad/Away Photo Contest

Each year, the Smith Center sponsors a photo contest open to all students who have studied abroad/away. Student’s who have recently studied abroad/away will receive an email from the Smith Center announcing the Contest’s opening. Submissions are typically due late-February/early-March. Selected photos will be displayed outside of the Smith Center office.

Travel Writing Contest

The Smith Center sponsors a literary contest open to all students who have studied abroad/away on St. Olaf sponsored programs.  We look for written expressions representative of a student’s experience(s). Entries include, but are not limited to, short stories, poems, journal entries, adapted blog posts, essays, or any other types of literary form.  Submission details and entry requirements will be updated below during January Term each year.

Share your Identity Abroad/Away Story

Submit a Spotlight Story

Go Abroad/Away Again

Go abroad/away again; intern, work, volunteer, research, teach, etc. after graduation from St. Olaf.

Update Resume

Interview Guide

Learn how to tell your story in an interview.

Piper Center for Career and Vocation