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A launchpad for changemakers

Now’s the time to engage with the big ideas and find ways to effect change. At Macalester, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to do just that. From on-campus student leadership roles to internships in the Twin Cities to community engagement, Macalester students are fully supported in their efforts to create solutions that bring about change.

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Macathon

Projects that make an impact

Thrive on high-energy and fast-paced thinking? Take part in Macathon. In just 24 hours, you bring an idea to life that mixes technology, business, design, communication, and creativity with your team. The winning team walks away with a $1,000 prize.

Macathon

Projects that make an impact

Thrive on high-energy and fast-paced thinking? Take part in Macathon. In just 24 hours, you bring an idea to life that mixes technology, business, design, communication, and creativity with your team. The winning team walks away with a $1,000 prize.

Student Ben Levy and two coworkers using laptops at the site of their Chuck Green Fellowship.
Find your path

Student Leadership at Mac

You can learn leadership skills that fit your personality and are fair and equitable to all.

Leadership Opportunities
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Fellowship Opportunities

Putting Ideas into Action

Stipends are available to work full-time with an organization on a project that is researched and designed by you.

Mac Citizen Scholars
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Build Community

Student Organizations

Become a leader for one of our 100+ student organizations or charter a new club that fits your specific interest.

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Is Macalester the right fit for you?

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At Macalester, we combine a close-knit, welcoming community with the benefits of being in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Macalester students come from every state and 99 countries for an academic program ranked among the top in the nation where ideas and intellectual curiosity matter.

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1. Introduce yourself!

We encourage you to fill out our Request Information form. You’ll receive communications about our Mac community – academic departments, financial aid, student organizations, and our surrounding cities.

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3. Meet Your Team

Your regional Admissions rep and other staff are ready to address whatever is on your mind. Learn more about them in their personal bios and connect when you have questions or want to hear more about life and learning at Mac.

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