
Admitted Students
Welcome Class of 2025!
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.

Welcome from President Rivera
Welcome! As Macalester’s new president, I am discovering alongside you the places, programs, and people that make Macalester a leading liberal arts college. Here are just a few things that add to the richness and spirit of our Mac community. We look forward to seeing you here!
Welcome from President Rivera
Welcome! As Macalester’s new president, I am discovering alongside you the places, programs, and people that make Macalester a leading liberal arts college. Here are just a few things that add to the richness and spirit of our Mac community. We look forward to seeing you here!


EVENTS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS
Join us for Mac Days and a variety of other virtual events with students, professors, and staff from the Mac community.


Visit Macalester’s Campus
A limited number of student-led, on-campus tours are available for admitted students and family members. View the safety guidelines in place and register for your visit.


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.
Connect with the Class of 2025
Join the Macalester 2025 Facebook group, where you can introduce yourself, keep up-to-date on news and events, and get to know your fellow classmates.

Your next steps
As you make your decision, use this simple guide to stay connected and track the steps required for enrollment.


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.


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.