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St Olaf College

Northfield, Minnesota · IPEDS 174844

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IPEDS UNITID
174844
OPE ID
00238200
City, state
Northfield, MN
Sector
private nonprofit 4-year or above
Website
wp.stolaf.edu/
Cost rows
19
Confidence
53.8% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
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Catalogs 2

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Programs 115

ProgramAwardCIPCreditsEditionSource
Accounting52.08012026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Accounting2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Africa and the African Diaspora05.021252026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Africa and the African Diaspora52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Art and Art History05.021242026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Art and Art History42026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Asian Conversations13.133952026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Asian Conversations52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Asian Studies05.010482026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Asian Studies05.010382026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Bachelor of Arts Degree in MusicBachelor of Arts Degree50.0910102025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Bachelor of Arts Degree in MusicBachelor of Arts Degree102025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Biology26.0202102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Biology102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Biomolecular Science26.13102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Biomolecular Science2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Business52.03012026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Business2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Business and Management52.03012026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Business and Management2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Chemistry40.08105.0-6.752026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Chemistry40.05015.0-6.752026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Chinese13.133992026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Chinese92026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Classics16.120092026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Classics92026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Computer Science27.0304112026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Computer Science11.0701112026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Dance13.070110.50-11.502026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Dance50.030110.50-11.502026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Economics52.080142026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Economics45.060142026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Education05.02125.52026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Education13.01015.52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Engineering Studies27.030411-122026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Engineering Studies11-122026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
English05.0212102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
English102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Environmental Studies51.320462026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Environmental Studies03.010362026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Family Studies05.021252026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Family Studies52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Film and Media Studies50.060152026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Film and Media Studies52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
French05.020782026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
French82026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Gender and Sexuality Studies05.021252026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Gender and Sexuality Studies52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
General graduation requirements for allB.M.50.09102025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
General graduation requirements for allB.M.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Individual Major36.0116102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Individual Major102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Information Technology11.02052026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Information Technology2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
International Relations05.02105-62026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
International Relations5-62026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Japanese13.133992026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Japanese92026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Journalism23.13012026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Journalism2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Kinesiology26.0903102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Kinesiology102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Latin American Studies05.021252026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Latin American Studies05.010752026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Mathematical Biology27.030452026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Mathematical Biology52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Mathematics27.0503102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Mathematics27.0101102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)50.091032026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)32026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)24.019923.752026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)23.752026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Music for Social Impact50.091010.752026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Music for Social Impact10.752026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Musical Theater50.050762026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Musical Theater62026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Neuroscience30.25018.252026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Neuroscience8.252026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Nordic Studies05.021242026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Nordic Studies42026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Norwegian05.021242026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Norwegian42026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Nursing19.05042026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Nursing2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Philosophy30.5101102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Philosophy38.0101102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Physics40.08018.752026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Physics40.08018.752026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Political Science44.050492026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Political Science92026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Pre-Health Studies19.05042026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Pre-Health Studies2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Psychology42.2701102026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Psychology102026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Public Health Studies26.050852026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Public Health Studies52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Race and Ethnic Studies05.020052026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Race and Ethnic Studies52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Religion38.020382026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Religion38.020182026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Russian Studies51.320492026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Russian Studies05.011092026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Social Studies Education05.0212122026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Social Studies Education122026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Social Work45.11032026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Social Work44.07012026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Sociology/Anthropology30.270192026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Sociology/Anthropology45.130192026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Spanish05.013082026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Spanish82026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Statistics and Data Science30.4901112026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Statistics and Data Science112026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Theater50.05079.5-10.52026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Theater9.5-10.52026-2027 Catalogcatalog.stolaf.edu
Tools50.050723.752026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu

Checklists 115

ChecklistAwardEditionRequirements
AccountingAccounting2026-20274 groups · 8 items
AccountingAccounting2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 8 items
Africa and the African DiasporaAfrica and the African Diaspora2026-20273 groups · 22 items
Africa and the African DiasporaAfrica and the African Diaspora2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 22 items
Art and Art HistoryArt and Art History2026-202726 groups · 67 items
Art and Art HistoryArt and Art History2026-2027 Catalog26 groups · 67 items
Asian ConversationsAsian Conversations2026-202711 groups · 21 items
Asian ConversationsAsian Conversations2026-2027 Catalog11 groups · 21 items
Asian StudiesAsian Studies2026-202711 groups · 5 items
Asian StudiesAsian Studies2026-2027 Catalog11 groups · 5 items
Bachelor of Arts Degree in MusicBachelor of Arts Degree2025-20262 groups · 9 items
Bachelor of Arts Degree in MusicBachelor of Arts Degree2025-20262 groups · 9 items
BiologyBiology2026-20274 groups · 11 items
BiologyBiology2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 11 items
Biomolecular ScienceBiomolecular Science2026-20275 groups · 18 items
Biomolecular ScienceBiomolecular Science2026-2027 Catalog5 groups · 18 items
BusinessBusiness2026-20274 groups · 16 items
BusinessBusiness2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 16 items
Business and ManagementBusiness and Management2026-20273 groups · 17 items
Business and ManagementBusiness and Management2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 17 items
ChemistryChemistry2026-202726 groups · 57 items
ChemistryChemistry2026-2027 Catalog26 groups · 57 items
ChineseChinese2026-20276 groups · 4 items
ChineseChinese2026-2027 Catalog6 groups · 4 items
ClassicsClassics2026-20273 groups · 10 items
ClassicsClassics2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 10 items
Computer ScienceComputer Science2026-202714 groups · 38 items
Computer ScienceComputer Science2026-2027 Catalog14 groups · 38 items
DanceDance2026-202719 groups · 30 items
DanceDance2026-2027 Catalog19 groups · 30 items
EconomicsEconomics2026-202725 groups · 80 items
EconomicsEconomics2026-2027 Catalog25 groups · 80 items
EducationEducation2026-20277 groups · 32 items
EducationEducation2026-2027 Catalog7 groups · 32 items
Engineering StudiesEngineering Studies2026-20275 groups · 25 items
Engineering StudiesEngineering Studies2026-2027 Catalog5 groups · 25 items
EnglishEnglish2026-202728 groups · 81 items
EnglishEnglish2026-2027 Catalog28 groups · 81 items
Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies2026-202736 groups · 237 items
Environmental StudiesEnvironmental Studies2026-2027 Catalog36 groups · 237 items
Family StudiesFamily Studies2026-20274 groups · 21 items
Family StudiesFamily Studies2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 21 items
Film and Media StudiesFilm and Media Studies2026-20279 groups · 67 items
Film and Media StudiesFilm and Media Studies2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 67 items
FrenchFrench2026-20272 groups · 8 items
FrenchFrench2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 8 items
Gender and Sexuality StudiesGender and Sexuality Studies2026-20272 groups · 5 items
Gender and Sexuality StudiesGender and Sexuality Studies2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 5 items
General graduation requirements for allB.M.2025-20266 groups · 20 items
General graduation requirements for allB.M.2025-20266 groups · 20 items
Individual MajorIndividual Major2026-20271 groups · 3 items
Individual MajorIndividual Major2026-2027 Catalog1 groups · 3 items
Information TechnologyInformation Technology2026-20275 groups · 7 items
Information TechnologyInformation Technology2026-2027 Catalog5 groups · 7 items
International RelationsInternational Relations2026-20279 groups · 77 items
International RelationsInternational Relations2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 77 items
JapaneseJapanese2026-20279 groups · 4 items
JapaneseJapanese2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 4 items
JournalismJournalism2026-20277 groups · 22 items
JournalismJournalism2026-2027 Catalog7 groups · 22 items
KinesiologyKinesiology2026-20273 groups · 19 items
KinesiologyKinesiology2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 19 items
Latin American StudiesLatin American Studies2026-20279 groups · 24 items
Latin American StudiesLatin American Studies2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 24 items
Mathematical BiologyMathematical Biology2026-20279 groups · 22 items
Mathematical BiologyMathematical Biology2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 22 items
MathematicsMathematics2026-20279 groups · 15 items
MathematicsMathematics2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 15 items
Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2026-202754 groups · 45 items
Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Music - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2026-2027 Catalog54 groups · 45 items
Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)2026-2027132 groups · 264 items
Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)Music - Bachelor of Music (B.M.)2026-2027 Catalog132 groups · 264 items
Music for Social ImpactMusic for Social Impact2026-202714 groups · 14 items
Music for Social ImpactMusic for Social Impact2026-2027 Catalog14 groups · 14 items
Musical TheaterMusical Theater2026-20278 groups · 21 items
Musical TheaterMusical Theater2026-2027 Catalog8 groups · 21 items
NeuroscienceNeuroscience2026-20273 groups · 40 items
NeuroscienceNeuroscience2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 40 items
Nordic StudiesNordic Studies2026-202723 groups · 74 items
Nordic StudiesNordic Studies2026-2027 Catalog23 groups · 74 items
NorwegianNorwegian2026-202720 groups · 45 items
NorwegianNorwegian2026-2027 Catalog20 groups · 45 items
NursingNursing2026-20273 groups · 33 items
NursingNursing2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 33 items
PhilosophyPhilosophy2026-20275 groups · 30 items
PhilosophyPhilosophy2026-2027 Catalog5 groups · 30 items
PhysicsPhysics2026-20272 groups · 10 items
PhysicsPhysics2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 10 items
Political SciencePolitical Science2026-20278 groups · 26 items
Political SciencePolitical Science2026-2027 Catalog8 groups · 26 items
Pre-Health StudiesPre-Health Studies2026-20274 groups · 27 items
Pre-Health StudiesPre-Health Studies2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 27 items
PsychologyPsychology2026-202710 groups · 16 items
PsychologyPsychology2026-2027 Catalog10 groups · 16 items
Public Health StudiesPublic Health Studies2026-20277 groups · 31 items
Public Health StudiesPublic Health Studies2026-2027 Catalog7 groups · 31 items
Race and Ethnic StudiesRace and Ethnic Studies2026-20272 groups · 5 items
Race and Ethnic StudiesRace and Ethnic Studies2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 5 items
ReligionReligion2026-20279 groups · 68 items
ReligionReligion2026-2027 Catalog9 groups · 68 items
Russian StudiesRussian Studies2026-20272 groups · 26 items
Russian StudiesRussian Studies2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 26 items
Social Studies EducationSocial Studies Education2026-20271 groups · 14 items
Social Studies EducationSocial Studies Education2026-2027 Catalog1 groups · 14 items
Social WorkSocial Work2026-20273 groups · 13 items
Social WorkSocial Work2026-2027 Catalog3 groups · 13 items
Sociology/AnthropologySociology/Anthropology2026-20274 groups · 6 items
Sociology/AnthropologySociology/Anthropology2026-2027 Catalog4 groups · 6 items
SpanishSpanish2026-20272 groups · 5 items
SpanishSpanish2026-2027 Catalog2 groups · 5 items
Statistics and Data ScienceStatistics and Data Science2026-202710 groups · 24 items
Statistics and Data ScienceStatistics and Data Science2026-2027 Catalog10 groups · 24 items
TheaterTheater2026-20275 groups · 15 items
TheaterTheater2026-2027 Catalog5 groups · 15 items
ToolsTools2026-2027132 groups · 264 items

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Policies 48

TitleSectionTextEditionSource
transfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)) • See below, Credits Outside the Major.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)).2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditDefinition of a St. Olaf Credit For purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_credit13. Consideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students. There are a few courses that are considered “allowable repeats.” See individual department/program course listings.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditSt. Olaf-approved study abroad or away courses do not count against the maximum number of transfer credits allowed after a student matriculates.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditNo transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_credit38 Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College College faculty member but through another accredited institution, organization or consortium are computed in the student’s St. Olaf grade point average and count toward the 24-graded-course requirement. St. Olaf issues official transcripts for all participants from other colleges and universities to facilitate transfer credit to the student's home institution. St. Olaf issues official transcripts for al participants from other colleges and universities to facilitate transfer credit to the student’s home institution. Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: • Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs • Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) • Intercollegiate athletic participation • St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. Transfer Policies for New First-Year Students St. Olaf awards a maximum of 6.00 St. Olaf credits from all pre-college credits presented by new incoming first-year students.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditSt. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. • During the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. • Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses. Transfer Policies for Continuing Students After matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* St. Olaf Catalog 2025-2026 39 *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests. Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away • OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditThe department does not accept transfer credit for core courses.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditTransfer credit must be approved in advance by the Department chair.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditThus, a maximum of three psychology courses may be taken elsewhere through any other mechanism (e.g., off-campus study, PSEO courses, AP courses, transfer credits) and applied toward completion of the major.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditGraduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs. Students who excel in the social work major are often eligible for advanced standing in Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Students who transfer to St. Olaf at or before the beginning of the junior (third) year may be considered for admission to the major, provided they have completed equivalent prerequisite courses in sociology, psychology, and human biology.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditTransfer credit should be approved by the department in advance.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditAdmission of Transfer Students To receive full consideration for admission for September, transfer students must complete the application for admission by April 1 (notifications sent by May 1). Applications completed after that date will be considered on a rolling and space-available basis. More information on transferring can be found here: http://wp.stolaf.edu/transfer-applications/ A maximum of 18 courses may be transferred. Transfer Courses and Credits Consult Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College (p. 38) in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog for details. The Academic Regulations and Procedures (p. 16) section of this catalog contains important information about limitations on future transfer courses taken at other colleges after a student transfers to St. Olaf. Transfer students should refer to the transfer credit scale and questions should be directed to the Registrar's Office at 507-786-3015.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
transfer_creditAdvanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge A Level and Credit See the Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College (p. 38) section of this catalog for details on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge A Level credit.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
2026-2027 ACADEMIC CATALOGtransfer_creditComparison: OLE Core Curriculum Requirements Majors, Concentrations, Areas of Emphasis, and Teaching Certifications Academic Regulations and Procedures Toggle Academic Regulations and Procedures The 4-​1-​4 Academic Calendar Academic Honors Academic Record Academic Status Changes in Registration, Petitions for Late Changes Continuing Education, Part-​time, and Non-​degree-​seeking Students Definition of a St. Olaf Credit and Course Load Final Examinations Grades Graduation and Commencement Leave of Absence, Withdrawal Registration and Course Enrollment The Smith Center for Global Engagement Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Academic Departments and Programs Toggle Academic Departments and Programs Africa and African Diaspora Ancient Studies Applied Linguistics Art and Art History Asian Conversations Asian Studies Biology Biomolecular Science Business Chemistry Chinese Classics Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Computer Science Creative Writing Dance Economics Education Enduring Questions Engineering Studies English Environmental Conversations Environmental Studies Family Studies Film and Media Studies First-​Year Experience French Gender and Sexuality Studies German and German Studies Greek History Individual Major Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Japanese Kinesiology Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC) Latin Latin American Studies Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies Molecular Discovery Learning Community Music -​ B.A.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
2026-2027 ACADEMIC CATALOGtransfer_creditComparison: OLE Core Curriculum Requirements Majors, Concentrations, Areas of Emphasis, and Teaching Certifications Academic Regulations and Procedures Toggle Academic Regulations and Procedures The 4-​1-​4 Academic Calendar Academic Honors Academic Record Academic Status Changes in Registration, Petitions for Late Changes Continuing Education, Part-​time, and Non-​degree-​seeking Students Definition of a St. Olaf Credit and Course Load Final Examinations Grades Graduation and Commencement Leave of Absence, Withdrawal Registration and Course Enrollment The Smith Center for Global Engagement Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Academic Departments and Programs Toggle Academic Departments and Programs Africa and African Diaspora Ancient Studies Applied Linguistics Art and Art History Asian Conversations Asian Studies Biology Biomolecular Science Business Chemistry Chinese Classics Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Computer Science Creative Writing Dance Economics Education Enduring Questions Engineering Studies English Environmental Conversations Environmental Studies Family Studies Film and Media Studies First-​Year Experience French Gender and Sexuality Studies German and German Studies Greek History Individual Major Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Japanese Kinesiology Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC) Latin Latin American Studies Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies Molecular Discovery Learning Community Music -​ B.A. Graduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Credittransfer_creditSt. Olaf-approved study abroad or away courses do not count against the maximum number of transfer credits allowed after a student matriculates.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Definition of a St. Olaf Credittransfer_creditFor purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under " General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Definition of a St. Olaf Credittransfer_creditFor purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Definition of a St. Olaf Credittransfer_creditFor purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College." For purposes of financial aid and billing, full-time status is defined as 3.0 St. Olaf credits (the equivalent of at least 12 semester or 16.5 quarter credits); three-quarter time is defined as at least 2.25 St. Olaf credits; half time is defined as at least 1.5 St. Olaf credits; and less than half-time status is defined as fewer than 1.5 St. Olaf credits.0010catalog.stolaf.edu
General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf Collegetransfer_creditGeneral Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. One St. Olaf credit is equivalent to 4 semester or 5.5 quarter credits. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The Registrar will divide the total number of earned semester or quarter credits by 4 or 5.5 accordingly to equal the number of St. Olaf credits that will be awarded. In order to receive credit, the student must request a final, official transcript to be sent to St. Olaf directly from the awarding institution. An official transcript is one in a sealed envelope or accessible via a secure electronic transfer. Up to two courses of 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits may be awarded as 1.00 St. Olaf credit with appropriate OLE Core (St. Olaf’s general education) attributes. Courses must be graded C or higher at the awarding institution in order to transfer to St. Olaf. The grades earned are entered on the student's St. Olaf record but are not included in the St. Olaf GPA. Courses with grades of pass (P) or satisfactory (S) are not accepted. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Intercollegiate athletic participation St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf Collegetransfer_creditGeneral Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. One St. Olaf credit is equivalent to 4 semester or 5.5 quarter credits. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The Registrar will divide the total number of earned semester or quarter credits by 4 or 5.5 accordingly to equal the number of St. Olaf credits that will be awarded. In order to receive credit, the student must request a final, official transcript to be sent to St. Olaf directly from the awarding institution. An official transcript is one in a sealed envelope or accessible via a secure electronic transfer. Up to two courses of 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits may be awarded as 1.00 St. Olaf credit with appropriate OLE Core (St. Olaf’s general education) attributes. Courses must be graded C or higher at the awarding institution in order to transfer to St. Olaf. The grades earned are entered on the student's St. Olaf record but are not included in the St. Olaf GPA. Courses with grades of pass (P) or satisfactory (S) are not accepted. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Intercollegiate athletic participation St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses.0070catalog.stolaf.edu
Internshipstransfer_creditConsideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Internshipstransfer_creditConsideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Major - 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf) See below, Credits Outside the Major.0006catalog.stolaf.edu
Major - 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf).0007catalog.stolaf.edu
Major — 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf ) See below, Credits Outside the Major.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Major — 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf ). Graduation requirements for majors within the Bachelor of Music degree may vary widely.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Major — 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf 38)) See below, Credits Outside the Major.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Major — 8 or More Creditstransfer_creditStudents should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)).2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Non-St. Olaf-Sponsored Study Abroad or Awaytransfer_creditThe student must be aware that there is no other support from the College if they are on a non-affiliated program for transfer credit. No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Non-St. Olaf-Sponsored Study Abroad or Awaytransfer_creditThe student must be aware that there is no other support from the College if they are on a non-affiliated program for transfer credit. No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.0022catalog.stolaf.edu
or Awaytransfer_creditNo transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Rachel Henry, Holland Hall 512prior_learningGraduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
St. Olaf Catalog 2025-2026 39transfer_creditThe Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Studentstransfer_creditDuring the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Studentstransfer_creditAfter matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.*2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
The 3 Course Ruletransfer_creditThus, a maximum of three psychology courses may be taken elsewhere through any other mechanism (e.g., off-campus study, PSEO courses, AP courses, transfer credits) and applied toward completion of the major.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Total Credits 8transfer_creditTransfer credit must be approved in advance by the Department chair.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Total Credits 8transfer_creditTransfer credit should be approved by the department in advance.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Total Credits 8-9transfer_creditThe department does not accept transfer credit for core courses.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Awaytransfer_creditTransfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement . St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057 Get Directions 507-786-2222 Legal Navigation EMERGENCY INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube GET HELP ACCESSIBILITY We are grateful for the impact your gifts make possible on the Hill. Support St. Olaf © 2025 all rights reserved PRIVACY POLICY Secondary Navigation St. Olaf College Logo Apply Visit Give Get Involved Back to top Close this window2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Awaytransfer_creditTransfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.0070catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College. (p. 38)"transfer_creditTransfer of Credit to St. Olaf College. (p. 38)" For purposes of financial aid and billing, full-time status is defined as 3.0 St. Olaf credits (the equivalent of at least 12 semester or 16.5 quarter credits); three-quarter time is defined as at least 2.25 St. Olaf credits; half time is defined as at least 1.5 St. Olaf credits; and less than half-time status is defined as fewer than 1.5 St. Olaf credits. See "Financial Aid Program (p. 358)" for further information relevant to federal and state grants. After students have graduated with a degree, the college will not accept additional courses transferred from other colleges except two courses to complete an additional major.2025-2026catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer Policies for Continuing Studentstransfer_creditAfter matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer Policies for Continuing Studentstransfer_creditAfter matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.0070catalog.stolaf.edu
Transfer Policies for New Transfer Studentstransfer_creditDuring the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses.2026-2027catalog.stolaf.edu

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*Course credits earned on St. Olaf-sponsored study abroad or away programs or through inter-registration with Carleton College or an approved January term exchange program are excluded from these restrictions.exchangecatalog.stolaf.edu

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StBudapest Semesters in Mathematics is a St. Olaf-sponsored program that is alsocatalog.stolaf.edu
the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiomolecular science explores the interface between the traditional disciplines of biology and chemistry. Students who meet the requirements of the concentration have the opportunity to have their degreecatalog.stolaf.edu
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 Kcatalog.stolaf.edu
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791baccalaureate degree program in nursing at St. Olaf Collegecatalog.stolaf.edu
The Higher Learning Commissioninstitutioncatalog.stolaf.edu
the National Association of Schools of MusicMusic Department offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees, whichcatalog.stolaf.edu
the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST)St. Olaf College Theater Departmentcatalog.stolaf.edu

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All incoming students with prior experience in German must complete the placement exam byJune 1catalog.stolaf.edu
Students must declare one major no later thanMarch 15catalog.stolaf.edu
Students pay in two installments. The first semester payment is due onAugust 1, 2026catalog.stolaf.edu
The registration process for internships during summer sessions must be completed byregistrationJune 1catalog.stolaf.edu

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