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
    Administration 110
    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
    Admininstration Building 114
    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
    Administration 100
    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.