welcome parents

Dear Parents and Families,

Welcome to the Macalester extended family and congratulations on your son’s or daughter’s acceptance to Macalester College.

Whether this is your first or fourth to go off to college, it is a big step full of promise and challenge.  The information found in this Parent Handbook is intended to tell you more about Macalester and help you prepare for your student’s undergraduate experience.  All of the information you will receive this summer and in subsequent years is designed to support the relationship between you, your student and the College.

I hope you will be able to join us for the New Student and Parent Orientation in August.  Orientation provides an opportunity for more in-depth information and a chance to connect faces with the Macalester names you will be hearing about in the next four years.

Another opportunity for you to learn more about Macalester and your student’s experience with the College is Family Fest weekend.  The 2009 Family Fest celebration is October 9-11.  This year International Roundtable will occur in conjunction with Family Fest.

Again, welcome.  Please do not hesitate to call if you have questions throughout the summer months.  I look forward to meeting you and talking with you during your student’s undergraduate experience.

Sincerely,

Laurie Hamre
Vice President for Student Affairs
651-696-6220
hamre@macalester.edu

Jim Hoppe
Dean of Students
651-696-6220
hoppe@macalester.edu