THE "ST. OLAF SUMMER"
St. Olaf Summer provides students of all ages with unique and unusually attractive opportunities for study and recreation. The faculty and facilities of St. Olaf College are available in a generally relaxed atmosphere, located in an area that is especially appealing during the summer months. Summer School courses are offered at a reduced tuition rate compared with the regular academic year.
St. Olaf Summer is a time for fun and relaxation as well as work and study. The College sponsors a wide variety of activities, including lectures, concerts, art exhibitions, films and the like. A variety of summer opportunities are available in Northfield and at Carleton College, also located in Northfield.
A Summer School schedule is planned with particular regard for courses that can be taught successfully in a short term and in a summer environment. Approximately 50 Summer School courses are offered for credit, and a wide variety of special programs are available to groups of varying size, age, and interest. Thus, the typical summer population at St. Olaf ranges from the undergraduate and non-traditional adult student in a regular Summer School course to the pastor participating in a theological conference. The result is a wide variety of academic offerings and programs that expand the traditional curriculum of the college year.
THE COLLEGE
St. Olaf is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The 350-acre campus - with 25 major buildings - crowns a wooded hill called Manitou Heights in Northfield, Minnesota.
With a wide variety of parks, woods, lakes and streams, the community offers access to nearly every form of relaxation and (45 minutes by interstate), also provide ample opportunity for recreation in the upper Midwest. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 40 miles north of the campus attendance at a variety of cultural and recreational events throughout the summer.
The RPEA facilities include the Tostrud/Skoglund Complex and Manitou track and fieldhouse. The facilities include racquetball and tennis courts, weight room, fitness room, climbing wall, swimming pool, gymnasium, and two fieldhouses. These facilities will be available to summer students at varying hours. Weekly schedules will be posted at site and on the web.
AUDITING
Auditing of courses is not allowed in Summer School.
POST OFFICE, MAIL CENTER, and PRINT CENTER
Post Office, Mail Center, and Print Center are located in the Buntrock Commons. Summer hours are:
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday/Sunday:
ST. OLAF COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
Located on the main level of Buntrock Commons.
Summer hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00-4:30
Friday: 8:00-12:00 Noon
Saturday—Sunday: Closed
Bookstore weekend hours may change according to the needs of conferences on campus.
The St. Olaf Bookstore carries all textbooks for every summer term class. Textbooks for summer term are not available online. Please contact the Textbook Manager, Victoria Beussman (beussman@stolaf.edu), with textbook questions.
The Bookstore also carries a complete inventory of school supplies for your summer term class needs. Grocery items and snacks, beverages, and general supplies are also available for your convenience during summer term. St. Olaf clothing and gifts, general gifts, greeting cards, and general reading books and magazines are also available.
In addition, a number of services are available at the store. The Bookstore cashes non-payroll checks for up to $150, and also processes deposits for your Ole Card. Photo processing and St. Olaf gift cards are available as well.
The St. Olaf Bookstore accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. You may also pay for your purchase by cash, check, or by using Ole Dollars.
For more information or to make St. Olaf clothing, gift, or general reading book purchases online, visit the Bookstore website at www.stolafbookstore.com. You may also call the store at 507.786.3048 or toll free at 888.232.6523.
ROLVAAG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
M-F:
Fridays when classes are not in session:
Saturday/Sunday:
Closed Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day
PARKING
Parking permits are required and are free of charge. Bring a copy of your current vehicle registration to the Parking Office in the St. Olaf Admin. Bldg., lower level. Vehicles not displaying appropriate sticker will be ticketed. For additional information call 507-786-2972.
