We are thrilled that you are kickstarting your St. Olaf experience. New Student Orientation is not simply an event at the start of your time at St. Olaf. It is a process that has been designed to introduce you to your new home and provide the tools to navigate the academic and co-curricular experience while you are living in our vibrant residential community. The next few days are only the beginning of what we hope will prove to be a transformative college experience for you.

We know that the past year and a half has been a lot. Despite all the ups and downs, however, you are here. While we still have the safety of our community in the front of our minds, we are so excited for you to get to campus and jump in. We have spent all year building your New Student Orientation experience and we are ready for your arrival, waiting in anticipation to learn together and witness how you and your peers will undoubtedly shape our Hill.

Again, welcome to St. Olaf. We are so glad you are an Ole!

— Your New Student Orientation team

Welcome, Oles!

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This schedule is a guide for your first few days at St. Olaf. Please make sure you have access to it throughout New Student Orientation. To be sustainable, we have chosen not to print the schedule for incoming students. If you would like a paper copy, please connect with your SOAR Leader or your Junior Counselor (JC) and they can assist you with printing on campus.

Looking for a digital schedule? New Student Orientation has an app! Get easy access to the most updated schedule, a campus map, resources, and more on a mobile device by downloading St. Olaf College Guide on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

During NSO, meals will be served in Stav Hall, located on the second floor of Buntrock Commons. More information on meal times and options will be provided by Bon Appétit. In addition to regular meals, we are excited to offer a number of A�nity Meals throughout orientation. Review the schedule for more information about these opportunities.

To dine, you need your student ID card that you will receive on Move-In Day. Also referred to as your Ole Card, your ID serves many purposes including accessing your residence hall and checking out library books.

If there is an issue with your ID card or you lose your Ole Card, please email buntrock@stolaf.edu and we will work to remedy the problem as soon as posible.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

9 AM - 1 PM • Residence Hall Move-InEllingson, Hoyme, Kildahl, Kittelsby, & Mohn HallsAll incoming students joining us on campus have a designated move-in slot. You and your guests may only check-in at your specified time and when done moving in to the halls, you and your guests must move your vehicle(s) and travel to Buntrock Commons.

There will be a St. Olaf Support (SOS) table located outside of each first-year residence hall to answer any questions that you and your guests may have.

9 AM - 1 PM • Community Resource & Information FairCrossroads, Buntrock CommonsThis is an opportunity to ask questions of a number of o�ces/services on campus. These include the Business O�ce/Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Student Employment, Information Technologies (IT), Health Services, Public Safety, Transportation, and more!

10:30 AM - 2 PM • LunchStav Hall, Buntrock CommonsLunch is provided continuously during this time. Come enjoy a taste of Bon Appétit!

2 PM • What it Means to Be an OleLion’s Pause, Buntrock CommonsToday you begin your life on the Hill as an Ole, but what does that mean? What can you expect from your new community and how can you best contribute to it? Come learn more in your first meeting as the Class of 2025!

3 PM • Community TimeNeed to return to your residence hall room to grab something? Just want a little time to travel around campus with your family? Take some time to wrap up and say goodbye to any guests that have traveled with you as they will be asked to depart campus after the next event.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION

DINING & STUDENT ID CARD

A nametag is provided when you check-in at your residence hall. Please wear your nametag at all times. Not only is it a great way to meet your classmates, it will also have have spaces to write down important information like your SOAR group, residence hall, and pronouns.

NAMETAGS

New Student Orientation is a time set aside for new students to become better acquainted with classmates, to learn more about the college’s academic and student life programs, and to have fun. During orientation you can begin to find your place at your new home. It takes longer than a week, of course, to adjust to college. After the other students arrive and classes begin I encourage you to continue to attend programs, ask questions, and seek out folks who can help you make the most of your four years here. I look forward to meeting you.

— President David R. Anderson ’74

DAILY SCHEDULE

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (continued)

4 PM • A St. Olaf WelcomeQuadThis program is designed to welcome new students and their families to the St. Olaf community. Come learn a few campus traditions and hear from College leadership about their take on your journey ahead. This event is the final activity for families and guests. Plan to say your goodbyes at the close of the ceremony.

5 PM • SOAR Group Meet and GreetImmediately following “A St. Olaf Welcome,” you will meet your SOAR leaders and start to build your community on the Hill through group activities and dinner. Don’t forget your nametag!

6:30 PM • Living on the HillVirtual from your residence hall - See your Junior Counselor for the linkNow that everyone has moved in and started to unpack, let’s talk about how we all live together at St. Olaf. This session, hosted by Residence Life staff, will give you the opportunity to learn about what resources are available to you in your halls and hear about the expectations residents should have of each other as part of our community.

7 PM • Corridor Meetings and Hall ActivitiesYour residence hall

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 59 AM • Morning of Self-CareIf you need to sleep in, feel free! If you are looking for something to do, we’ve got a few options for you: • Walk/run in the Natural Lands Meet near the wind turbine for a guided walk or run in our beautiful Natural Lands! • Yoga on Mellby Lawn Join us in front of Mellby Hall (on the Quad) for morning yoga - no experience required! Bring a mat if you are able. • Faith and Spirituality on the Hill Want to hear about how to connect with faith and spirituality while on campus? Join our College Ministry staff in the Undercroft of Boe Memorial Chapel (lower level). • Volunteer Choir (9:15 AM) All intersted students, staff, and faculty are welcome to sing in the Volunteer Choir for our Morning Worship.

10:30 AM • Morning WorshipBoe Memorial ChapelAll are welcome to join.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • LunchStav Hall, Buntrock CommonsPlan to meet your SOAR Leader at 12:30 PM!

1 and 3 PM • Active Bystander WorkshopSee SOAR Leader for room 1:00 PM - Odd SOAR Groups 3:00 PM - Even SOAR Groups

How can you be an engaged and informed member of our St. Olaf College community? The goal of this training is to mobilize students to be active bystanders and help promote a culture of consent and sexual respect on campus. Through different scenarios, true and false questions, video content, and statistics, this training covers a variety of relevant topics including consent, bystander intervention, Title IX, sexual harassment, and St. Olaf College resources. This session is MANDATORY.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (continued)1 and 3 PM • ‘What’s It All About?’Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons 1:00 PM - Even SOAR Groups 3:00 PM - Odd SOAR Groups

High Impact Training presents a series of short skits that explore the dynamics of living in a diverse community, touching on serious and potentially sensitive topics. After “What’s It All About?” you will have a chance to debrief the skits with your SOAR group.

5 PM • IDEA Workshop #1Skoglund Center IDEA stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism, and the IDEA Workshops are just one way that you as a new Ole will engage in meaningful reflection and action around topics of difference and justice. In this first of three sessions, you will take time to reflect on the identities that make you who you are and gain a deeper understanding of the Class of 2025.

6 - 7:30 PM • DinnerStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: Students with Disabilities Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join DAC and SSSD if you identify as a student with a disability.

7:30 PM • Hall MeetingsYour residence hall

8:30 PM • Night in BuntrockBuntrock CommonsJoin your fellow classmates and get acquainted with the center of our campus community, Buntrock Commons! Sponsored by your Student Government Association, stop on by for a variety of activities that feature all that SGA has to offer and have some fun in the process!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

9:00 - 11:30 AM • Academic Welcome SessionsSeeking to learn more about academic offerings at St. Olaf? These faculty-led sessions are a great way to start connecting with departments and programs that may be of interest. Learn about the OLE Core general education (GE) and major/concentration opportunities and ask questions to the experts on all things academic: your professors! Students are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. Session topics, locations, and times are noted in the table below.

DEPARTMENT LOCATION 9 - 9:30 AM 9:40- 10:10 AM 10:20- 10:50 AM 11- 11:30 AMAfrica and the African Diaspora Holland 523

American Conversations Tomson 110

Art and Art History Center for Art & Dance 202

Asian Studies/Asian Conversations Tomson 210

Biology Regents 410

Biomolecular Science Regents 206

Chemistry Regents 310

Chinese (meet with Asian Studies) Tomson 210

Classics (Ancient Studies, Greek, Latin, Medieval Studies) Tomson 314

Computer Science Regents 203

Dance Center for Art & Dance Studio 1

Economics/Quantitative Economics Tomson 280

Education (including Social Studies Ed.)/Educational Studies Tomson 214

Engineering Studies Regents 206

English Rølvaag 525

Environmental Studies Regents 390

Film and Media Studies Rølvaag 421

French Tomson 312

Gender and Sexuality Studies Holland 523

German/German Studies Tomson 310

Great Conversation* Buntrock, Viking Theater

History Holland 501

Individual Major Tomson 184

Integrated Chemistry/Biology Regents 204

International and Off-Campus Studiesand Academic Civic Engagement Tomson 316

Japanese (meet with Asian Studies) Tomson 210

Kinesiology Skoglund 112

Linguistic Studies Regents 208

Management Studies Buntrock, Viking Theater

Mathematical Biology Regents 290

Mathematics Regents 210

Middle Eastern Studies Holland 522

Music (B.A. and B.M.;including Church Music, Composition,Music Education, and Performance)

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DEPARTMENT LOCATION 9 - 9:30 AM 9:40- 10:10 AM 10:20- 10:50 AM 11- 11:30 AMNeuroscience Regents 290

Norwegian/Nordic Studies Tomson 112

Nursing Regents 160E

Philosophy Holland 434

Physics Regents 293

Political Science/International Relations Holland 502

Pre-Health Regents 190

Psychology Regents 150

Public Affairs Conversation Tomson 110

Race and Ethnic Studies Rølvaag 515

Race Matters Rølvaag 515

Religion Old Main 140

Russian/Russian Area Studies Tomson 114

Science Conversation Regents 208

Social Work Holland 111

Sociology/Anthropology Holland 433

Spanish/Latin American Studies Tomson 186

Statistics and Data Science Regents 207

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11:30 AM - 1 PM • LunchStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: LGBTQIA+ Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the Taylor Center team if you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

1 - 2:10 PM, 2:25 - 3:35 PM, and 3:50-5:00 PM

Taking Care of Yourself in CollegeLion’s Pause, Buntrock CommonsGoing to college is a transition and with any transition, we must learn how to adapt our lifestyle. In this session, you will explore what it means to take care of yourself in college, learn strategies to prioritize wellness each day, and review realistic expectations and some resources for maintaining mental wellness at St. Olaf.

Deep End SkitsKelsey TheaterHow will you navigate your St. Olaf adventure? Deep End, one of our student theater groups, has put together a few skits to showcase life on the Hill while adding a comic spin on some common college situations.

Essentials of Academic SuccessTomson Hall 280This session will introduce you to the academic resources most students use while at St. Olaf. Through information and activities, we will also introduce you to the latest research about how we learn in order to maximize your study time.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (continued)5 PM • IDEA Workshop #2What does privilege and power mean to you? How do they connect to our social identities? To create meaningful discussions, this IDEA workshop will be hosted in caucus spaces. You are welcome to self-select which space best aligns with your racial identity. Domestic BIPOC Students - Tomson 280 Domestic White Students (A-L) - Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons Domestic White Students (M-Z) - Kelsey Theater International Students - Regents 150

6 - 7:30 PM • DinnerStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: Out of State Students Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the Admissions team if you identify as a student from outside of Minnesota.

7:30 PM • SOAR Group Check-InSee SOAR Leader for location

8:30 PM • Movie on the QuadQuad (rainsite in Skoglund)Grab a blanket and join the Student Activities Committee on the Quad!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8 AM • Music Majors MeetingChristiansen Hall of Music 233All music majors are required attend.

9 AM - 5 PM • Individual Advising MeetingsYour Advisor wants to get to know you so they can best support you during your time at St. Olaf. They will be in touch with you via email to set up your meeting.

9 AM - 5 PM • Resource Scavenger HuntBuntrock PlazaLearning how to navigate the Hill is important! Download the GooseChase app, form a team with some fellow Oles, and see how many resources you can find! The top-scoring teams will win prizes!

9 AM - 5 PM • Ole Experience WorkshopsView page 7 to see sessions, times, and locations

11:30 - 12:45 PM • LunchStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: International Students Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the Taylor Center if you identify as an international student.

12 - 4:30 PM • Signing the College BookPresident’s O�ce, Tomson Hall (second level)Stop by President Anderson’s o�ce and add your name to the list of thousands of Oles that have come before you!

5 PM • IDEA Workshop #3Let’s talk about race. What does it mean to live and learn at a Predominantly White Institution? How do you define social justice and how will you engage in bettering our community and society? Building on the previous two sessions, we will again meet in caucus spaces. Domestic BIPOC Students - Tomson 280 Domestic White Students (A-L) - Lion’s Pause, Buntrock Commons Domestic White Students (M-Z) - Kelsey Theater International Students - Regents 150

6 - 7:15 PM • DinnerStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: BIPOC Students Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the Taylor Center if you identify as a student of color.

7:30 PM • Night in Skog & TostrudSkoglund & Tostrud CentersCome on down and get a taste of what Campus Recreation and Athletics has to offer! Make sure you bring your student ID and wear close-toed shoes, socks, and pants (if you want to ice skate).

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 89 AM • Common Read DiscussionsSee your SOAR Leader for roomJoin a staff or faculty facilitator for a guided conversation on this year’s Common Read text, Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret by Catherine Coleman Flowers. Make sure you bring your book!

10:15 AM • An Introduction to the St. Olaf Honor CodeSame room as your Common Read DiscussionWhat is it really like to be a student at St. Olaf? We are pretty proud of our community’s honor code and members of your Honor Council are excited to share a bit more about academic life on the Hill with you!

11 AM • Class of 2025 PhotoMellby LawnSay cheese! How fast do you think your classmates can make a 25...?

11:30 - 12:45 PM • LunchStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: First-Generation Students Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the Taylor Center and TRiO teams if you identify as a first-generation college student.

1 PM • Ask an Ole - Life on the HillBoe Memorial ChapelWhat is life on campus really like? We’ve pulled some junior and senior Oles together to share some advice with the Class of 2025 about student life on the Hill.

2 - 5 PM • Sex, Shots, & Safety CarnivalLion’s Pause, Buntrock CommonsSafety on campus is a broad topic, covering everything from alcohol use to cyber security and everything in bewteen. Stop by the carnival to learn more about safety at St. Olaf, complete your safety passport (on the back of your Wellness Bingo card), and enter to win some prizes!

2 - 5 PM • Ole Experience WorkshopsView page 7 to see sessions, times, and locations

6 - 7:15 PM • DinnerStav Hall, Buntrock Commons A�nity Meal: Interfaith Bring your meal to the Ballrooms and join the College Ministry and Lutheran Center teams. All faith backgrounds are welcome!

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9FIRST DAY OF CLASSESConsult SIS for your course schedule. Best of luck on your first day of classes!

11:10 AM • Opening ConvocationBoe Memorial ChapelThe o�cial opening of the academic year! President David R. Anderson, Provost Marci Sortor, and Student Government Association President Andy Nelson will speak.

OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

We know that New Student Orientation can be a lot. While it is important to be present in sessions and check-out the countless resources avaliable to you as an Ole, sometimes it is good to take a moment to check in with yourself. During your quiet mornings or in the pockets of down time you find throughout NSO, consider doing some of the following:

• Complete your Wellness Bingo card

• Take a nap (sleeping is important!)

• Watch a movie

• Spend some time getting to know your roommate(s) better

• Arrange (or rearrange) your room

• Start the habit of checking your St. Olaf email regularly

• Review course materials on Moodle/Google Classroom

• Travel around campus/through the Natural LandsThis summer we asked you, our incoming Oles, what you wanted to learn more about. We heard you and have created a series of sessions based on the information you shared with us. We hope these sessions help you feel more prepared to take on all that St. Olaf has to offer you! Each workshop is offered twice during New Student Orientation and all sessions will take place in Regents Hall of Natural Sciences 150.

Navigating Northfield (and Beyond)Tuesday, September 7th - 9 AMWednesday, September 8th - 2 PMWelcome to your new hometown! Stop by this session to learn about what Northfield has to offer (we’ll share a few of our favorite spots) and what transportation options you have available to you in town and beyond.

Money MattersTuesday, September 7th - 10:20 & 11 AMStudent accounts, financial aid, and budgeting for books and other needs can be a lot to wrap your head around. Join a few of your college staff members to learn how to understand your bill and best practices for budgeting.

Finding your Fit Tuesday, September 7th - 1 & 1:40 PMSt. Olaf has hundreds of opportunities to get involved on campus from student organizations to intramural activities and everything in between! Come to this session to learn more about what out-of-the-classroom experiences are available to you as an Ole!

Student Employment 101Tuesday, September 7th - 9:40 AM & 2:20 PMHow do you find a job? What paperwork do I need to complete? How do I balance working on or off-campus with my academics and social life at St. Olaf? All this and more will be shared in this session.

An Ole’s Guide to New-Found IndependenceTuesday, September 7th - 3 PMWednesday, September 8th - 4 PMYou’re in college and living away from home - now what? This session will share some thoughts on how you can take advantage of your personal independence and turn it into a memorable college experience.

A St. Olaf Education: The OLE CoreTuesday, September 7th - 3:40 & 4:20 PMYour education at St. Olaf is grounded in what we call the OLE Core. Join us to learn more about your general education requirements and what makes a St. Olaf education unique.

Academic Support: Advisors to O�ce HoursWednesday, September 8th - 2:40 & 3:20 PMWhat even is an o�ce hour and why should you go to them? We’re bringing together some faculty, staff, and students to talk through a number of resources you have available to you as an Ole to help with your academic pursuits.

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Students who submitted the Music Interest Form should havereceived audition information (audition day and time) throughtheir St. Olaf email from the music department. Please contactBarbara Barth (barth@stolaf.edu) with any questions.

FIRST YEAR STUDENTSFirst-Year students are welcome to audition for:

St. Olaf Band(meets Monday 3:15–4:45 PM, Tuesday 4:30–6 PM, and Thursday 4:50–6:15 PM)

Norseman Band(meets Monday 4:50–6 PM, Wednesday and Friday 4:30–6 PM)

St. Olaf Orchestra(meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:30–6 PM)

St. Olaf Philharmonia(meets Tuesday 3:15–5:15 PM and Thursday 3:45–5:45 PM)

Manitou Singers(first–year soprano and alto voices; meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:15–4:15 PM)

Viking Chorus(first-year tenor and bass voices meets Monday and Wednesday 4:30–5:30 PM, and Thursday 4:50–5:45 PM)

Collegiate Chorale(soprano and alto voices only, no audition required; meets Tuesday 6–7 PM)

Collegium Musicum(meets Tuesday 6:05–8:30 PM)

Jazz Ensembles(three ensembles for one hour each; meets Monday and Wednesday 7–10 PM)

Handbell Choirs(St. Olaf Handbell Choir: Tuesday 3:45–4:55 PM andSunday 8–9:15 PM/Chapel Ringers: Tuesday 5:05–6:15 PM)

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer students may audition for all of the above (except Manitou Singers and Viking Chorus), plus the following:

St. Olaf Choir(meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:30–6 PM and Thursday 4:50–6:15 PM)

St. Olaf Cantorei(meets Tuesday and Wednesday 3:10–4:20 PM and Thursday3:50–4:50 PM)

St. Olaf Chapel Choir(meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 3:10–4:15 PM)

Chamber Singers(meets Tuesday 3:10–4:20 PM and Thursday 3:45–4:45 PM)

MUSIC INFORMATIONMUSIC THEORY & AURAL SKILLS PLACEMENT EXAM

All incoming music majors who have not taken the music theory and aural skills placement exam will need to contact Justin Merritt (merritt@stolaf.edu).

The written portion of this exam is designed to take no more than an hour to complete and the sight singing portion will take no more than five minutes.

NOTE: Any student who does not take this exam will automatically be placed in a section of Music 112.

MUSIC LESSON REGISTRATION

Music lesson requests and registration are handled by the Music Department, not the Registrar's O�ce. If we have availability in the performance studies studios, we will register and notify you of your studio placement. Please note that there is an additional music lesson fee of $580 per semester for .25 credit music lessons that will be added to your tuition statement. There will be no refund of the lesson fee if you choose to drop the music lesson after the sixth day of classes, Thursday, September 16, 2021.

The music department will have a table outside of Urness Recital Hall in Christiansen Hall of Music to answer questions about lessons on Monday, September 6 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM and on Tuesday, September 7 from 10-11 AM. Additional questions regarding the music lesson registration process can be sent to Lisa McDermott (mcderm6@stolaf.edu).

ST. OLAF INSTRUMENT USEContact Jason Bystrom (bystro2@stolaf.edu) if you need to be assigned an instrument.

ADDITIONAL MUSIC INFORMATIONAccess the link below to learn more about New Student Orientation and the Music Department.

https://wp.stolaf.edu/music/new-students/