Admitted Students
Welcome Class of 2026!
Congratulations! The achievements, hard work, and talents that got you to this moment, will now guide you forward. Our Macalester community is here to support your life as a student and global citizen. So let’s stay connected–it feels more important than ever.
A Video Welcome from the Mac Community
The excitement to welcome a new class is felt from the halls of Olin Rice to the Minnesota State Capitol. We look forward to seeing you here!
A Video Welcome from the Mac Community
The excitement to welcome a new class is felt from the halls of Olin Rice to the Minnesota State Capitol. We look forward to seeing you here!
Your next steps
As you make your decision, use this simple guide to stay connected and track the steps required for enrollment.
Connect with the Class of 2026
Join the Macalester 2026 Facebook group, where you can introduce yourself, keep up-to-date on news and events, and get to know your fellow classmates.
Experience Macalester
Imagining your life at Mac is even easier when you engage with our faculty, students, and campus. Learn more about the people and places that will guide and support you before, during, and even after college.
Diversity and Inclusion
Finding community, discovering identity, and making connections more readily occurs when the entire Mac community is committed to equity, inclusion, and justice. See the ways in which students are supported, and where they explore intersectionality, celebrate diversity, and increase cultural competency.
Living on Campus
Some of the biggest questions you may have are about where you’ll live and who you will live with. Wander through the stories and experiences of current students who have found their second home at Mac.
How I chose my college
View the stories from these Mac students who look back to picking a college. They consulted with family and friends along the way and then trusted their process to make a decision. Spoiler: it was Macalester.
CHAT WITH A CURRENT STUDENT
Find a time that works for you and register to chat with a current Mac student. These 30 minute calls or video chats are a good way to hear about campus life and the topics that interest you most.