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The Sophomore Experience is a series of events and opportunities to support your wellbeing, connect you to the campus community, and help you engage with academic and career resources.
It is a great year to build upon what you’ve already learned about the college setting, St. Olaf in particular, and your own interests and strengths. It’s also a time when you might feel ready to narrow in on activities and areas of study most important to you. You might feel a need to rebalance your schedule and commitments to support your own wellbeing.
Halfway there…We asked the Class of 2025: “What’s your halfway takeaway from sophomore year?” Here’s what they had to say… |
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Calendar of Events
The Sophomore Experience has something for everyone. From our class-wide events like your Major Declaration Celebration to your Halfway Soirée, targeted support experiences like the annual SophoMORE Symposium, and meaningful social programs like the Sophomore Connections series, we aim to help you make the most out of sophomore year at St. Olaf. We encourage you to review the calendar of events below to learn more about your Sophomore Experience.
MILESTONE EVENTS

Kickoff to Sophomore Year
Thursday, September 4; 6:30-8 pm, Klein Field (Pause, Mane Stage in inclement weather)

SophoMORE Symposium
February 3&4, 2026; check out details by clicking on Symposium link above!

Major Declaration Celebration
Thursday, March 5, 2026; 11:30-12:45 pm, Ballrooms

Halfway Soirée
Thursday, May 14, 2026; 3-5 pm, Rolvaag Plaza and green space (Pause Mane Stage in inclement weather)
SOPHOMORE CONNECTION EVENTS

Soph S’mores
Thursday, October 2; 3:30-5 pm, Regents Plaza (Crossroads fireplace in inclement weather)

Soph-Prof Dinner
Tuesday, October 14, 6-8 pm in the KDR

Sophomore Year Succs
Tuesday, November 18; 6-7:30 pm in the Pause Mane Stage
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Get Involved
Get involved with a student organization, athletic team, music organization, or other campus activity
Find a Student Organization


Invest in You
Identify ways to give back to yourself and practice meaningful self care
Explore your Wellness Resources