Julian
“You get the best of both worlds. You get the on campus experience. … But then, you also get the cities. They’re just a bus ride away, where you get to do these other fantastic opportunities.”
Visit Macalester
Get to know Macalester
There are plenty of experiences and opportunities to get to know Mac. Whether you’re planning a visit to our campus, or want to take advantage of the virtual options, we have you covered. Take a look and choose what works best for you.
JOIN US
ON-CAMPUS VISITS
Throughout the year, Macalester offers a 40-minute information session followed by an hour-long student-led campus tour. Other options such as student panels and class visits may be available, depending on the season.
Meet Mac Visit Days
High school students and their guests are invited to this special day-long event at Macalester, including campus tours, samples classes taught by Macalester professors, and multiple ways to connect with current students. Pick the date best for you and reserve your spot to join us on campus!
Virtual Program
FREE WORKSHOPS TO GUIDE YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH
High school students are invited to register for our Workshop Wednesdays. The same admissions counselors who read thousands of applications simplify topics like writing a college essay and filling out the Common App. This is an annual summer series, with recordings available year-round.
Student Perspectives
VIdeo Viewbook: Learning and living at Mac
What’s it like at Macalester? Students give a view into the college experience.
Sophia
“Students are so engaged, and they really are passionate about the causes that exist both on Macalester’s campus and in the Twin Cities. I think that creates a really strong sense of community as well.”
Oliver
“I love the Macalester campus. It’s one of my favorite things about the school. There are so many different places where you can hang out, or study, or have a good time.”
See our campus
Take a virtual 360° tour
Discover Macalester’s favorite spaces for learning, studying, and hanging out.
Online Program
Virtual Information Session & Tour
Learn more about Macalester in our Online Info Session, with an admissions staff member and current Mac student guiding the presentation. Hear about a variety of opportunities, classes, and pathways to graduation. Session is 45 minutes, with time for questions.
High School Visits
MAC IN YOUR AREA
Macalester Admissions Counselors travel around the U.S. and the world meeting prospective students and families. Take a look to see if we are coming to your school or view virtual programming.
Virtual Professor Panels
These virtual sessions with Macalester professors dive deeper into the nuances within different majors and areas of study. Hear about the classes, research, internships, and career opportunities for STEM, Humanities, Social Services, and Fine Arts. Each panel is one hour.
Helpful information
Maps & Directions
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train, or car, here’s how you get to our campus.