Please note: This is NOT the most current catalog.

Student Services

Bookstore

Located on the main floor of Buntrock Commons, the St. Olaf Bookstore sells textbooks, general reading and reference books, office and school supplies, stationery, St. Olaf clothing and accessories, Scandinavian gifts, insignia items, health and beauty aids, newspapers, magazines, computer hardware and software, and recorded music.

Services include special ordering, cap and gown rental, class ring orders, check cashing, and gift cards. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted at the St. Olaf Bookstore. Online ordering is available at: www.collegebookstore.org. Toll-free phone orders are also taken at: 888-232-6523. We are also a member of the Worker's Rights Consortium.

The St. Olaf Bookstore is owned and operated by St. Olaf College and is a member of both the National Association of College Stores and the American Booksellers Association.

Counseling Center

Personal and psychological counseling is available through the Student Counseling Center in the form of individual and group counseling sessions.

Services are available to all students on a confidential, no-fee basis.

The center assists students with a variety of concerns that typically involve issues related to relationships, identity, self-esteem, family, depression, victimization, anxiety/panic attacks, academics, grief and loss, socialization/isolation, food/body image, or chemical use/abuse. However, any personal concern is appropriate to bring to the Counseling Center.

Nutrition counseling is available, on a limited basis, to students who have concerns related to their eating/body image. For these services, students must be referred to the dietician by the Counseling Center staff.

Medication consultations are also available, on a limited basis, to students who wish to be evaluated for possible medication treatment and/or for ongoing medication management. For these services, students must be referred to the psychiatrist by the Counseling Center staff.

Personal counseling is also available from the college pastors, the dean of students, and associate deans of students.

HEALTH INSURANCE

All St. Olaf students must provide evidence of health insurance. Hospital and medical insurance with 12-month coverage is available to students at an additional cost. Information and application forms are sent to parents during the summer. Contact the Treasurer's office for information.

Health Service

Health Service staff includes a Certified Nurse Practitioner and professional support staff, in collaboration with a physician from Northfield Hospital.

Students are seen on a walk-in basis (no appointments) Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 am and 1-4 pm. Fees may apply for medication, immunizations, lab tests and supplies. Students are referred to area clinics and the Northfield Hospital as deemed necessary and St. Olaf Health Service staff will assist with care coordination if requested. Students are responsible for payment of services provided outside of the Health Service.

A medical history and immunization records are required of all students prior to entering St. Olaf.

International Student Services

St. Olaf welcomes international students from around the world and Americans educated abroad. Upon their arrival, new international students are met at the airport and brought to the St. Olaf campus. Before the beginning of classes, new international students receive a special orientation to provide assistance with registration, U.S. immigration regulations, housing, banking, and U.S. tax concerns.

International students live in residence halls with American students. Specially trained international student counselors are available to assist students throughout the year. They also plan social activities for international students, their roommates, and other St. Olaf students.

Local families enjoy being “friendship families” to international students. International students should speak with the International Student Advisor about winter break housing options.

The international student advisor is available to students for personal, social, academic, financial, and immigration counseling.

Multicultural Affairs (MCA)

The Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach Office provides services and assists with issues and concerns of African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American students. The office also provides academic advising and financial, personal, career, and social counseling when needed. Planning for cultural programming is deliberately integrated with the entire campus in an effort to raise the level of awareness and increase appreciation of cultural, social, and ethnic differences. The office also provides support and guidance for the multicultural alumni network and student organizations. For more information about programs and services, call 507-786-3060 or see http://wp.stolaf.edu/mca/. Office is located in Buntrock Commons Room 111.

Post Office

Students, Departments and Administrative mailboxes are in Buntrock Commons. Stamps, express mail, certified mail, insured mail, and package mailing services are available. The mailing of registered items must be handled by the Northfield Post Office.

Property Insurance

The college does not carry insurance on the personal property of students, faculty members, or other employees and is not responsible for the loss or damage of such property.

Veterans administration

St. Olaf College is approved by the Veterans Administration for the education of veterans and is responsible for certifying and transmitting necessary information to the Veterans Administration. Contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@stolaf.edu or 507-786-3015 for more information.

The Wellness Center

The St. Olaf Wellness Center is located on the main floor of Buntrock Commons, room 112. The Wellness Center serves as a resource to promote awareness and education on issues relating to healthy lifestyles. The Wellness Center strives to educate and support a community that encourages healthy and safe behaviors through personal responsibility, positive social norms, academic engagement and a vibrant co-curricular life. We provide prevention and intervention services for alcohol and other drug use and abuse concerns. Peer Educators (PE) who staff The Wellness Center are available to talk with students one-on-one during office hours. Students are encouraged to come in and talk with a PE on any health related issue. Peer Educators are current students who provide approximately 10 programs per month on topics such as chemical health, nutrition, relationships, sexual health and mental health. All students are welcome to attend our programs! For more information on the Wellness Center or to request a program presentation, please visit http://wp.stolaf.edu/wellness/