Important Contacts

In your process of finding a place, setting up agreements, making decisions, and surviving off-campus living, you're sure to have lots of questions. Listed below are instructions on who to contact in which situations.

If you need basic information on...

  • Meal plan adjustment
  • Specific billing information
  • Eligibility
  • Cost comparison
  • Basic advice
  • Input on specific landlords

    These questions can be directed to Pamela McDowell,
    Director of Residence Life
    Tomson Hall 148
    1520 St. Olaf Avenue
    Northfield, MN 55057
    (507) 786-3011
    mcdowell@stolaf.edu

    If you need parking information on...

  • How to get a commuter permit
  • Renewing permits
  • paying fees and understanding parking policies

    These questions can be directed to the Parking Office
    Donna Hunter, Parking Coordinator
    Tomson Hall 010 G
    1520 St. Olaf Ave.
    Northfield, MN 55057
    (507) 786-2972
    (507) 786-3455
    hunterd@stolaf.edu

    If you need financial information on...

  • Projected costs for St. Olaf on-campus housing
  • Non-specific questions (general, not individual to your situation) on billing
  • Financial Aid policies for off-campus housing

    These questions can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid
    Tomson Hall 120
    1520 St. Olaf Avenue
    Northfield, MN 55057
    (507) 786-3019
    (877) 235-8386
    (507) 786-6688 FAX
    finaid@stolaf.edu

    If you need legal information on...

  • Lodging complaints against a landlord
  • City and state policies for tenant/landlord relationships
  • Your rights as a tenant
  • Proper procedures for disputes and resolutions

    These questions can be directed to Northfield City Hall
    801 Washington Street
    Northfield, MN 55057
    (507) 645-8833

    Any other questions...

    If you have any questions or circumstances that you need answers for but cannot decide who best to contact, simply e-mail the off-campus living alias at offcampus@stolaf.edu.