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Welcome to Residence Life at St. Olaf College! Whether you want information about living on campus, applying for housing, or student leadership opportunities, you can find it here.

St. Olaf’s beautiful residential campus is a center for academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities.  The Office of Residence Life strives to engage, motivate, and challenge students in 11 residence halls and 18 honor houses across campus serving 96% of the student body.  We are committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and student centered living environment that promotes personal and academic success.

Living and interacting with a diverse group of students in an environment created to enhance your academic success is what you should expect while attending St. Olaf College. You will live in a rich and rewarding learning environment as you discover yourself, others, the college, and the world around you.  You can take advantage of opportunities to be active in your community.  Positions as a student staff member, Hall Council member, or working the front desk further your involvement and connectedness in your residence hall. 

We hope that you find the information contained on this site helpful and encourage you to contact our staff for assistance to answer any questions you may have regarding residence life at St. Olaf College.

Mission
The Office of Residence Life is committed to promoting student learning in a safe and secure living environment.  We encourage and support:  community responsibility; development of leadership skills and social confidence; respect for others; and healthy, balanced lifestyles.  In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we strive to connect in-class and out-of-class experiences to foster individual growth.

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Residence Hall Break Schedule 2009-2010

The residence halls and honor houses are open for most college breaks and students have acecss to their rooms. The halls will lock and will be accessible only with a students' college ID.

Student meal plans do not carry into break times.  There are options to buy meals on campus.

Fall Break                              
Friday, October 23 at 5 p.m. - Tuesday, October 27
(Classes begin 10/28)

Thanksgiving Break          
Tuesday, November 24 at 4 p.m. - Sunday, November 29
(Classes begin 11/30)

Interim Break                        
Friday, January 29 at 2 p.m. - Sunday, February 7
(Classes begin 2/8)

End-of-Year Closing           
Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. for non-seniors
Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. for seniors
           
Residence halls close during Christmas and Spring Breaks and students will not have access to their rooms.  If you are far away from home or have an academic or work commitment that requires you to stay in Northfield during one or both of these times, you should make plans now for alternative non-college housing and transportation.

Christmas Break - students do not have access to room       Tuesday, December 22 at 10 a.m.-Saturday, January 2 at 10 a.m. (Classes begin 1/4)

Spring Break  - students do not have access to room         Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. - Sunday, April 4 at 10 a.m.
(Classes begin 4/6)

Future Residence Hall Opening Dates:
Below are the dates the residence halls open for returning students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) for upcoming years.  It is on these dates that students may move in for the fall.

2010-2011              
September 6 – 7, 2010         
Classes begin September 8, 2010

2011-2012        
September 5 – 6, 2011         
Classes begin September 7, 2011

2012-2013          
September 3 – 4, 2012         
Classes begin September 5, 2012