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.
High school students and their guests are invited to this special event at Macalester. Tour campus with a current student and attend sample classes with Mac professors. There will be many ways to connect and experience our college in the city. OCTOBER 2 & 12, 2026
As a complement to Meet Mac or on their own, these virtual session with Macalester professors dive deeper in the nuances within different areas of study. Hear about the classes, research, internships, and career opportunities within STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts. TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER
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.
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.
What’s it like at Macalester? Students give a view into the college experience.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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. JULY 15-AUGUST 26
Discover Macalester’s favorite spaces for learning, studying, and hanging out.
Whether you’re traveling by plane, bus, train, or car, here’s how you get to our campus.
