{"id":50,"date":"2019-12-10T17:29:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T17:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-about\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:30:51","slug":"visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/about\/visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Macalester"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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. <\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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High school juniors 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. MARCH 27<\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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Virtual Information Session & Tour<\/h2>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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Video Viewbook: Learning and living at Mac<\/h2>\n

What’s it like at Macalester? Students give a view into the college experience. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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“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.”<\/p>\n \n

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“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.”<\/p>\n \n

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“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.”<\/p>\n \n

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Take a virtual 360\u00b0 tour<\/h2>\n

Discover Macalester’s favorite spaces for learning, studying, and hanging out.<\/p>\n