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 Information for Admitted Students
507-786-3063 · healthservices@stolaf.edu
Health Forms
Please complete the Report of Medical History and Immunization Record Online at stolaf.edu/deposited no later than JULY 15.
Per Minnesota law, your immunization record needs to be reviewed prior to matriculation. Students who do not provide the required immunization information will not be allowed to register for classes. Immunizations are self reported by the student on the Health Form, but should have copies available for Health Service to review if requested. If you are having difficulty finding documentation of your immunizations, it might help to check with your high school or your health care clinic. If immunization records are not available, please schedule an appointment with your Health Care provider ASAP. The Report of Medical History will be reviewed when care is established in Health Service during an office visit or if needed in an emergency.
If you have questions about these forms or other health related matters at St. Olaf College, please contact Health Service directly at 507-786-3063. During the summer months send an email to Health Service.
Immunizations
When you enroll in college in Minnesota, you need to show that you have been vaccinated against five major vaccine-preventable diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria. The Minnesota College Immunization Law applies to anyone who was born after 1956.
TD/Tdap (tetanus booster) must have been given within the past 10 years. Please obtain current booster if needed.*Please make sure you record the most recent tetanus booster on the online health record.
Minnesota laws also require post-secondary schools to provide students with information on the transmission, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis A, B, C, and meningococcal disease.
Information about Meningococcal Disease
Information about Viral Hepatitis and the Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccines
International students
International students arriving from countries with an increased incidence of tuberculosis (TB) or students with identifiable risk factors for exposure to TB and/or for TB disease should complete TB screening before arrival on campus. The online health form will help determine who needs screening. Screening needs to be within 6 months prior to college entrance. If not done before arrival, it must be done within the first month of school. Screening is not usually covered by insurance and students may incur an out of pocket cost to complete the required screening.
About Health Service
Health Service provides acute and preventative services for St Olaf Students. Health Service staff is experienced in treating common medical problems. Health Service offers initial diagnosis, treatment, follow up, and appropriate referrals for a broad spectrum of minor illnesses and injuries.
Health Service is staffed by a Certified Nurse Practitioner and support staff.
Clinic hours are by appointment Monday–Friday, 9:00-11:30 am and 1-4 pm. Students can e-mail or call Health Service for an appointment. Health Service is closed during student breaks and summer and occasionally, during the school year. If health care is needed during those times, students can access local providers. A list of those providers is on the Health Servicewebsite. Transportation. Students will need to bring an insurance card and photo ID for off campus clinics.
There is no charge for office visits, but fees may apply for services such as: medication, immunizations, TB skin tests, lab tests, and supplies. Ole Cards are requested for payment. Health Service does not bill insurance.
Services provided include:
- Visits with a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Laboratory services: glucose, hemoglobin, mono tests, strep tests, urinalysis, and pregnancy tests. Lab work may also be drawn per outside provider’s order and results faxed to ordering provider.
- Reproductive care including contraceptive counseling, emergency contraception, STI screening, and PAP’s.
- Prescription Delivery: Prescriptions may also be filled at local pharmacies and delivered to St. Olaf College for student pick-up.
- Immunizations: MMR, Td/Tdap, Polio, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid. TB skin tests are also available.
- Travel immunizations and medications for study abroad.
- A two day Flu immunization clinic held on campus during the fall semester.
- Equipment available for loan including crutches, canes, slings, heating pads, and educational materials.
- Referral of students to other medical providers as needed.
Health Service may not have the resources to manage chronic or complicated conditions, so finding a provider in the local area to establish care with is important for those with chronic conditions to do before an urgent need rises. For your convenience, the Health Service website has a list of local providers. Health Service can also help refer students to providers. Please check with insurance regarding coverage of referral services.
Health Service does not manage the Student Health Insurance Plan. For information about benefits and coverage by the St Olaf College Health Plan, please see Student Accounts.
Off campus transportation options for medical/dental appointments are available and can be found on the Student Activities website.
Things to consider before arrival:
- Put together a basic self care kit and review how to use it when needed. Suggested basic items: pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, inexpensive digital thermometer, various sized band aids, cold or allergy medication, throat lozenges, Tums, tweezers, ice pack, antibiotic ointment, non stick gauze, adhesive tape, insect repellent with DEET, and sunscreen.
- Consider getting a flu shot before arrival on campus. It’s one less thing you need to think about during the school year.
- Check with your health care provider to make sure immunizations are up to date. Get a physical if you are due for one. A physical is not required for matriculation, but is strongly recommended for all students before arrival on campus. Having a physical allows your health care provider an opportunity to update any needed immunizations, refill medications, and assess health needs. Physicals are not available on campus.
- See your dentist for a regular check up @ least 6 months prior to coming to school.
- If you wear contacts, bring a back up pair of glasses to campus.
- Bring a copy of your insurance card or information and keep it in a place you can find it if needed.
- Transfer prescriptions to a local pharmacy if needed. See Health Service website for campus delivery instructions if needed.
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. The International Student Coordinator and Visa Coordinator are available to assist students throughout the year. The International Student Life (ISL) office plans educational, informative, and social activities for international students, their roommates, and other St. Olaf students.
The International Student Coordinator is available to students for personal, social, academic, and financial counseling. The Visa Coordinator is available for immigration counseling. For more information about programs and services, call 507-786-3995 or see http://wp.stolaf.edu/isa/. The International Student Coordinator’s office is located in Buntrock Commons Room 111.
Multicultural Affairs (MCA)
The Multicultural Affairs 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 and financial advising, 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 seehttp://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/