Testing and Auditions
Placement tests for Chemistry, Computer Science, French, German, Mathematics, and Spanish are online at http://www.stolaf.edu/services/aac/placement. If you have not taken any of the placement tests before arriving on campus, do so now. Public computers are available in the residence halls, Buntrock Commons Fireside Lounge and Lions' Pause Den, Rølvaag Library, Old Main 10, Holland 205, and Science Center 146. For additional information on placement tests, please contact Cheryl LaCroix, Academic Advising Center at x6797 or email lacroix@stolaf.edu.
Auditions for choral and instrumental music organizations will begin Saturday, August 30, at 8 a.m. Auditioning students should have received notification of the time and place of their audition in a letter from the Department of Music.
Name Tags and Student ID Cards
You will receive your nametag when you check in at your residence hall. Please wear your nametag at all times. It is your meal ID card until your permanent ID card is issued. It also provides a good way of getting to know your classmates, and it will admit you to many campus functions during your first week at St. Olaf.
Student ID pictures will be taken in Buntrock Commons Room 143 at the following times during Week One. Please have this done at your earliest convenience according to your schedule. ID Pictures must be taken by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.
- Saturday, August 30: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 31st: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 1st: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
- Tuesday, September 2nd: 2 - 5:00 p.m.
You will receive a more detailed outline of your schedule when you meet your transfer counselors at the transfer welcome on Saturday, August 30 at 11:30 a.m. Your transfer counselors have been busy planning a schedule of activities that will assist you in your transition to St. Olaf College.
Meal Schedule (except where noted in schedule)
Meals are served in Stav Hall, Buntrock Commons at the following times:
Breakfast
7:00-9:45 a.m. (Monday-Saturday)
8:30 -10:15 a.m. (Sunday) Continental Breakfast
Lunch
10:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday)
The Bag Lunch Line is open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner
4:30-7 p.m. (Every day)
In addition, the Cage is open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bookstore Hours
While school is in session the St. Olaf Bookstore is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Convenience Store hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5-8:00 p.m. Saturday, and Noon-4:00 p.m. Sunday. Visit us day or night at www.stolafbookstore.com.
Week One Schedule: Saturday, August 30: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, September 1: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Information and Instructional Technologies (IIT)
The Information and Instructional Technologies (IIT) HelpDesk supports classrooms, faculty and students with computer questions. The main goal at the beginning of the year is to assist students in getting their computers attached to the St. Olaf Network. They are available at helpdesk@stolaf.edu, at stocomputerhelp on Yahoo IM, or X3830. If you get voice mail, please leave a message and you will be placed into the networking queue. (We strongly recommend you activate your voice mail so we can leave you a message; stop by Telecommunications, Buntrock Commons Room 052 to set it up.)
Week One schedule:
Saturday. August 30: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Monday, September 1: Noon -5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Saturday September 6: Additional hours 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday September 7: Additional hours 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Academic year hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. -10:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 6:30 -10:30 p.m.
Chapel Schedule
10:10-10:30 a.m. (Mon/Wed/Fri)
11:10- 11:30 a.m. (Tues)
11:00-11:15 a.m. (Thurs)
Daily Chapel is a time of inspiration for body, mind, and spirit, a welcome harbor in a busy day. A variety of students, faculty, and staff speakers witness to their thoughtful faith and invite the community to join them. All are welcome!
Telephone/Voice Mail
The St. Olaf Telephone Office supports the campus telephone and cable system. Please be sure to sign up for voice mail and collect your authorization code. Voice mail is an important tool on campus and it allows professors and staff members to leave you a voice-mail message on your campus extension without making a long-distance call to your cell phone. Your authorization code will allow you to make a long-distance call from your residence hall phone.
The Telephone Office also has a public fax machine. Outgoing faxes are $1.25 for the first page and .50 for every additional page. Incoming faxes are $1.00 for the first page and .25 for each additional page. International faxes are $2.75 for the first page and $1.00 for every additional page.
If you experience telephone problems, contact by email: telecom@stolaf.edu or call x3041. Located in the Buntrock Commons in Room 052... just walk through the main Buntrock entrance, past the cash machines and through the double doors and down the long hallway. The Telephone Office is the first office on the right.
Hours: Move-In Day: In the Crossroads from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ; in First Year Residence Halls from 8 a.m.-noon; and in the Telephone Office, Buntrock Rm 052 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m..
Normal Business Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.