Chat with a Student
These scheduled, one-to-one chats (call or video chats) are the perfect time hear about Mac and to ask questions about the topics that interest you most.
Visit Macalester
Get to know Macalester
Campus visits may look a little different this year, but we have you covered. There are plenty of experiences and opportunities to get to know Mac. Take a look and choose the options that work best for you.
Special Event
Fall Virtual Visit Days
High school students and families are invited to join our faculty, admissions counselors, and students for this three-hour, virtual program, with a welcome from Macalester’s new president, Dr. Suzanne Rivera.
Virtual Programs
Information Session & Tour
Learn more about Macalester in our Online Info Session & Tour. Hear about a variety of opportunities, classes, and pathways to graduation. Then join current students to explore the campus from their perspective. The 30-minute information session is followed by a 30-minute live tour.
Join Us
Workshop Wednesdays
You’re invited to join us for these free workshops, geared at making your college search and application process easier. Topics like writing a college essay, filling out the application, and and navigating financial aid are just a few of your choices.
Visit Us at Virtual College Fairs and Presentations
Macalester is participating in a variety of virtual events through the fall, partnering with other colleges across Minnesota and the nation. Select from these upcoming opportunities to hear directly from Admissions representatives and learn more about Macalester.
UPCOMING EVENTS
REGISTER AND CONNECT
MORE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE MACALESTER
Current students provide the insights and perspective that truly push your college search to the next level. They can describe everything from a typical day at Mac to the extraordinary moments that occur along the way.
Tour our campus
Reserved for seniors and their families, these individual tours will highlight the favorite spots on campus, as well as reveal some hidden gems.
Getting to know you
INTERVIEW ONLINE WITH ADMISSIONS
Interviews are reserved for senior and transfer student applicants. Applicants who wish to interview must do so by February 1 of their senior year. In these online conversations with Admissions staff, you’ll tell us about yourself, and we’ll answer any questions you may have!
UPDATE
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMING
Out of concern for public health in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Macalester College has suspended in-person Information Sessions, Class Visits, and Overnights until further notice.
The Twin Cities
Location amplifies everything
The Twin Cities offer countless opportunities for Macalester students to actively engage in their education through community-based learning and real-world experiences.
Helpful information
Maps & Directions
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train, or car, here’s how you get to our campus.