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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Residence Hall Storage
For All Halls Regular Storage Hours
Hall storage rooms are open Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. during the school year.
Residence Hall Break Schedule 2011-2012
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.
Interim Break
Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. - Sunday, February 5
(Classes begin 2/6)
Student meal plan in not in effect during this break. There are options to buy meals on campus.
Easter Break
Thursday, April 5 (after evening classes) - Monday, April 9
(Classes begin 4/10)
End-of-Year Closing
Wednesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. for non-seniors
Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m. for seniors
Spring Break
Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. - Sunday, March 25 at 10 a.m.
(Classes begin 3/26)
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.
2012-2013
Monday, September 3, 2012 Labor Day for Upper Classmen
Classes begin Thursday, September 6, 2012
2013-2014
Monday, September 2, 2013 Labor Day for Upper Classmen
Classes begin Thursday, September 5, 2013
Updates:
2012-2012 Student Staff Applications are available NOW! Click here to learn more!

Residence Life Staff Include:
Pamela McDowell
Associate Dean of Students Director of Residence Life
mcdowell@stolaf.edu
Jim Love
Assistant Director of Residence Life
love@stolaf.edu
Darlene Isom
Administrative Assistant
isomd@stolaf.edu
Ross Jungers
Area Coordinator
jungers@stolaf.edu
Glen Lloyd
Area Coordinator
lloyd@stolaf.edu
Amanda McConnell
Area Coordinator
mcconnel@stolaf.edu
Jessica Pena
Area Coordinator
pena@stolaf.edu
Alison Wobschall
Area Coordinator
wobschal@stolaf.edu

