Welcome to the Residence Life homepage!

Welcome to Residence Life at St. Olaf College! Whether you want information about living on campus, applying for housing, or student leadership opportunities, you can find it here.

St. Olaf’s beautiful residential campus is a center for academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities.  The Office of Residence Life strives to engage, motivate, and challenge students in 11 residence halls and 18 honor houses across campus serving 96% of the student body.  We are committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and student centered living environment that promotes personal and academic success.

Living and interacting with a diverse group of students in an environment created to enhance your academic success is what you should expect while attending St. Olaf College. You will live in a rich and rewarding learning environment as you discover yourself, others, the college, and the world around you.  You can take advantage of opportunities to be active in your community.  Positions as a student staff member, Hall Council member, or working the front desk further your involvement and connectedness in your residence hall. 

We hope that you find the information contained on this site helpful and encourage you to contact our staff for assistance to answer any questions you may have regarding residence life at St. Olaf College.

Mission
The Office of Residence Life is committed to promoting student learning in a safe and secure living environment.  We encourage and support:  community responsibility; development of leadership skills and social confidence; respect for others; and healthy, balanced lifestyles.  In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we strive to connect in-class and out-of-class experiences to foster individual growth.

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Housing and Roommate Assignments-Update

Roommate and room assignments for the class of 2014 and incoming transfer students will not be completed and mailed until the beginning of August.

Returning students that are on the waiting list will hear before the end of July via email. If you have any questions contact reslife@stolaf.edu

Summer Housing 2010

Are you planning to take classes during summer term 2 and thinking of living on campus? Please go to the Summer Housing web site to find out about the housing offered on campus.

Contact reslife@stolaf.edu if you would like to sign up for housing. Please contact us prior to July 14, 2010.

Arriving to campus this fall

Residence Halls open for students of classes ’11, ’12, and ’13 on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. The first day of class is Thursday, September 9th. You may arrive to the residence halls between September 6th – 8th.

In an effort to control the number of students arriving on campus before opening day the only upper-class students allowed on campus before September 6th are those students who are required by an athletic or campus work commitment to return to campus early. Many students are aware if they are required to return early. 

All students approved to return early will be notified around August 9, 2010 via their St. Olaf email account of the date and time they are allowed to return to campus. If you do not receive an email you may not come back to campus early. 

Please take time now to make appropriate travel arrangements with your family to arrive on campus on the appropriate date. 

We look forward to having you back in the fall and will be ready to greet you on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. 

Residence Hall Break Schedule 2010-2011

The residence halls and honor houses are open for most college breaks and students have access to their rooms. The halls will lock and will be accessible only with a students' college ID.

Student meal plans do not carry into break times.  There are options to buy meals on campus.

Fall Break                              
Friday, October 15 at 5 p.m. - Tuesday, October 19
(Classes begin 10/20)

Thanksgiving Break          
Tuesday, November 23 at 5 p.m. - Sunday, November 28
(Classes begin 11/29)

Interim Break                        
Friday, January 28 at 2 p.m. - Sunday, February 6
(Classes begin 2/7)

Easter Break                        
Thursday, April 21 (after evening classes) - Monday, April 25
(Classes begin 4/26)

End-of-Year Closing           
Wednesday, May 25 at 10 a.m. for non-seniors
Monday, May 30 at 11 a.m. for seniors
           
Residence halls close during Christmas and Spring Breaks Students will not have access to their rooms during these breaks.  If you are far away from home or have an academic or work commitment that requires you to stay in Northfield during one or both of these times, you should make plans now for alternative non-college housing and transportation.

Christmas Break - students do not have access to room      
Wednesday, December 22 at 10 a.m.-Sunday, January 2 at 10 a.m. (Classes begin 1/3)

Spring Break  - students do not have access to room        
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - Sunday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
(Classes begin 3/28)

Future Residence Hall Opening Dates:
Below are the dates the residence halls open for returning students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) for upcoming years.  It is on these dates that students may move in for the fall.

2011-2012        
Monday, September 5, 2011 Labor Day      
Classes begin Thursday, September 8, 2011

2012-2013          
Monday, September 3, 2012 Labor Day        
Classes begin Thursday, September 6, 2012