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- Registrar's Office
- Administration Bldg.
- 1520 St. Olaf Avenue
- Northfield, MN 55057-1098
- 507-786-3015
- 507-786-3210 FAX
- registrar@stolaf.edu
- (E-mail requests MUST use St. Olaf e-mail address)
  
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  507-786-3006
  
  Regular Office Hours:
  Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  
  Window hours:
  Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  
  Closed daily during chapel and Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 for staff meetings
  
  Summer Office Hours:
  Mon-Th: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  Fri: 8:30 a.m. - noon

How do I declare my major?
Fill out a declaration of major form from the Registrar's Office, Advising Center or your Advisor.
How do I change advisors?
Fill out a change of advisor form and have your new advisor sign the form. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office & Advising Center.
What is the difference between P/N and S/U grading? A few departments offer courses P/N (pass/no credit) only. In those courses, grades may be used during the term for evaluation of students, but the grade given is only P or N. All other courses at the college are graded; however, a student may choose to take courses S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory). Graduate schools and employers sometimes frown on the presence of ungraded courses on a transcript. Students should consult the St. Olaf catalog for suggested use of this option.
How many classes can I take S/U?
A maximum of 6, but none of these will count for G.E. requirements except .25 credit Physical Education courses, which can be taken S/U. Only one full course equivalent taken S/U may count toward the minimum requirements for a major or concentration.
How do I order my official Transcript?
You can order a transcript by filling out a form at the Registrar's office. You can also print an online form and drop it off at the Registrar's Office with your signature. Cost is $5.00 per copy. Rush service is $10.00 per copy.
Can I study abroad my first year?
No, except for foreign language Interim courses with approval of the Instructor.
Can I study off-campus my senior year?
Yes, as long as you participate in a St. Olaf approved program it will count toward the residency requirement. Beware: You run the risk of not graduating with your class if grades are not received in time for graduation. If you wish to consider study abroad your senior year, talk to Katherine Baker x3758 or bakerk@stolaf.edu
How does St. Olaf view credits taken during High School?
St. Olaf College accepts credit earned through the College Board Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Post-Secondary option programs upon receipt of official documentation.
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How can I get an Incomplete for a course?
You, as the student, must initiate the request for an Incomplete by talking to the Dean of Students office at x3615. Incompletes are rare and are primarily granted for documented medical reasons.
How can I take a course at Carleton?
Pick up a form from the St. Olaf Registrar's Office. Have the Carleton Registrar and Instructor sign the form and return it to the St. Olaf Registrar's Office.
How do I take an Independent Study/Independent Research?
Pick up a form from the St. Olaf Registrar's Office. Complete the form, get all signatures required and return the form to the Registrar's Office.
Can I take an Interim at another college?
Applications for Interim Exchange are available in the Registrar's Office. First-year students may not participate in Interim Exchange. Any questions can be answered by contacting Paula Stowe at x3006.