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Meet Mac
Join us at Macalester for an entire day of exploring campus and meeting the Mac community! As you contemplate colleges and research your options, Macalester invites you to connect with our current students, professors, and staff at our college in the city at this special on-campus event.
SIGN UP FOR MEET MAC OCTOBER 2 or 12, 2026
Join us on campus in the fall! Choose the date that works best for you. Family and college supporters are welcome.
Can’t make it? See the full schedule of visit opportunities.
MEET MAC SCHEDULE
You are invited to begin and end your day at our group events. For the remainder of your time, you’ll choose from our list of options and fill your day with activities that interest you most.
Class visits are only open to student visitors. We ask that parents and other guests choose another activity while their student is in class. At 9:40 and 10:50, all visitors are welcome to join a special sample class taught exclusively for Meet Mac visitors.
8:00-8:30 | Check In / Choose your schedule
8:45 | Welcome Session
9:40 | Choose from Campus Tour, Class Visits, or Sample Class
Psychology of Climate Action
Professor Christie Manning (Environmental Studies)
Asserting “environmental problems” do not exist; they are, in fact, human behavior problems, this mini-class uses psychological principles to explore the web of factors underlying sustainable practices.
10:50 | Choose from Campus Tour, Class Visits, or Sample Class
Sounding the Starry Vault: Beethoven and Kant’s Sublime
Professor Mark Mazullo (Music)
Through guided discussion and brief piano performances, Professor Mazullo will introduce participants to Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 32, the writings of Immanuel Kant, and exploration of the far reaches of the universe in this sample class sure to delight all guests, regardless of prior musical knowledge.
12:00 | Lunch with Current Students
1:10 | Choose from Admissions and Financial Aid Deep Dive, Campus Tour, or Class Visits
2:20 | Choose from Student Panel, Campus Tour, or Class Visits
3:30 | Send-Off Mixer
Full Day | Departments are open for drop-ins all day or as noted in the Meet Mac Day program.
Tuesdays in October
Virtual Professor Panels
As a complement to Meet Mac, or on their own, 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, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences.
FOR YOUR VISIT
Please park in the South Parking Lot at 165 Snelling Ave S, south of the Leonard Center off of Snelling Avenue. Street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhood. Visit our Maps and Directions page for general directions and printable maps.
Visitor’s Guide
Learns more about our campus and surrounding cities, including museums, theaters, and restaurants.