Admitted Students
Welcome Class of 2024!
Your path to college will be memorable in many ways. As you adjust to changes beyond your control, we’re confident the skills, passion, and talents that led to your college acceptance, will guide you forward. Our Macalester community is here to support your life as a student and global citizen. Let’s stay connected–it feels more important than ever.
President Rivera Shares Updates for Fall
As we plan for the 2020-2021 academic year, COVID-19 is still an important factor. We’ve recently communicated our intention to start classes on September 2, 2020 with a new structure designed for maximum flexibility. Here, President Rivera shares our approach to planning, discusses the structure of the 2020-2021 school year, and answers questions in this recorded event.
Virtual Events
Over the past few months faculty, staff, and students have shared a variety of experiences and perspectives in a series of virtual events. Hundreds of high school students and families joined to learn more about the Macalester community and our surrounding cities. If you missed any, recordings are available.
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.
My Multicultural Life
Students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC); LGBTQ+; and first generation to college, come together to share their experiences at Macalester. This limited podcast series brings you stories of finding community, discovering identity, and making connections.
Roommates at Mac
Current students share some real talk about roommates. They’ll tell you that experiences are all different, there’s support in this community, and friendships and memories are part of the journey.
Connect with the Class of 2024
Join the Macalester 2024 Facebook group to get to know your fellow classmates and keep up with the latest news and events.
Your next steps
Macalester’s deposit deadline has been extended to June 1, 2020. As you make your decision, use this simple guide to stay connected and track the steps required for enrollment.
How I chose my college
Jesse, Traci, and Julia 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.
GLOBAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Connect with students who are citizens of countries across the globe. They are able to share first-hand knowledge about moving to St. Paul and navigating through new experiences.