{"id":13596,"date":"2022-03-30T16:39:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T16:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=13596"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:00:29","slug":"mac-day-campus-event","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/mac-day-campus-event\/","title":{"rendered":"MAC DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"introduction block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"introduction__content\">\n    \t        \t<p class=\"introduction__copy\">Welcome to the Macalester community! Mac Day is an immersive program where admitted students can experience college life and learn more about Macalester. Students, professors, and staff are ready to share their experiences about academic and student life at Macalester. \r\n<\/p>\n    \t    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"video-embed block-container\" id=\"video\">\n\t    <div class=\"video-embed__container\">\n    \t<div class=\"embed-container\">\n    \t    \t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Join Us on Mac Day\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lTYzmV3g4YE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Register for Mac Day<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.macalester.edu\/register\/?id=c5b38eef-1f7d-47ba-9caa-4ed73701c772\">Friday, April 10<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/admissions.macalester.edu\/register\/?id=6da2d8d6-6209-4e2f-aa2d-097ad591d7b4\">Monday, April 13<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Questions about visiting Macalester? Email <a href=\"mailto:admissions@macalester.edu\">admissions@macalester.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-feature-text block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"callout-feature-text__inner\">\n        <div class=\"callout-feature-text__container\">\n            <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-card\">\n                    <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">APRIL 9 THURSDAY EVENING GATHERING<\/h2>\n                                                                            <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">If you\u2019re going to be in town the evening before Mac Day, join us on campus from 5:00 &#8211; 6:30 p.m. for hors d&#8217;oeuvres as we welcome you to the Twin Cities and kick off your visit. This event is optional. <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                     <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAC DAY SCHEDULE (April 3, 10, or 13)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SAMPLE SCHEDULE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are invited to begin and end your day at our group events. For the remainder of your time, you\u2019ll choose from our list of options and fill your day with activities that interest you most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:45-8:15 &#8211; Check-in and Schedule Selection<\/strong><br><em>Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center &#8211; 2nd Floor Atrium<\/em><br>Plan your day, collect tickets for tours and class visits, grab coffee and a snack, and chat with Admissions staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:30-9:30 &#8211; Welcome and Academic Overview<\/strong><br>Welcome to Macalester and a chance to hear from professors across several academic divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:40-10:40 &#8211;<strong>Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or Q&amp;A with Financial Aid<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:50-11:50 &#8211; Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or Staff Panel: Supporting your Start at Mac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:00-1:00 &#8211; <strong>Choice of Tours, Class Visits, or Department Visits<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:10-2:10 &#8211; <strong>Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or &#8220;Ask a Mac Parent<\/strong>&#8221; Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:20-3:20 &#8211; Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or &#8220;Life at Macalester&#8221; Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:30-5:00 &#8211; Student Mixer and Parent Reception<\/strong><br>Grab a snack, ask lingering questions, and chat with current students and Admissions staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunch with Current Students in Caf\u00e9 Mac<\/strong><br><em>Available 11:00 &#8211; 1:30<\/em><br>Chat with other&nbsp;admitted students while eating lunch in Caf\u00e9 Mac. A variety of food including vegan and gluten-free options are available every&nbsp;day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Department Visits<\/strong><br><em>Office hours vary by department; see the day\u2019s program for timing and locations<\/em>.<br>Drop in to meet with students, staff, and faculty working in Macalester\u2019s academic departments, as well as several offices serving student needs such as Career Exploration, Center for Disability Resources, Financial Aid, and the Center for Student Leadership &amp; Engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"linked-quotes-block block-container linked-quotes-style-\" >\n      <div class=\"linked-quotes\">\n                 <div class=\"linked-quote\">\n               <div class=\"linked-quote__image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2024\/03\/Mac-Day-Program-Graphic.jpg\" style=\"width: auto; display: block;\">\n                                  <\/div>\n               <div class=\"linked-quote__copy\">\n                   Select your visit day below to view the full program. Find the available classes, tours, department office hours, and the full schedule to plan your day. Program is also provided at check-in.\n                   <div class=\"linked-quote__headline\">\n                                        <\/div> \n             <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div  class=\"buttons-block block-container buttons-block--center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2026\/04\/Mac-Day-Program-for-Web-4.10.2026.pdf\" \n               class=\"base-cta-primary base-cta-primary--orange mac-buttons\"\n               >\n                APRIL 10 MAC DAY PROGRAM\n            <\/a>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/190\/2026\/04\/Mac-Day-Program-for-Web-4.13.2026.pdf\" \n               class=\"base-cta-primary base-cta-primary--orange mac-buttons\"\n               >\n                APRIL 13 MAC DAY PROGRAM\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DIRECTIONS &amp; PARKING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please park in the West Parking Lots at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gHoZAGq18AR4hGmv6\">130 S Macalester Street<\/a>, which are at the end of Macalester Street and accessible from Grand Ave or St. Claire Ave. Street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhood. Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/about\/visit\/maps-directions\/\">Maps and Directions page<\/a>&nbsp;for general directions and printable maps.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"card-group block-container three-col-txt card-group--3\" >\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-group__header-inner\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">For Your Visit<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-group__cards-container\">\n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/about\/visit\/places-to-stay\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Places to Stay\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">View hotels and other lodging options around campus and our surrounding downtowns.<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/about\/visit\/places-to-stay\/\" target=\"_self\">View nearby lodging<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/connect\/admissions-resources\/#visitor\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Visitor&#8217;s Guide\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Learns more about our campus and surrounding cities, including museums, theaters, and restaurants. <\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/connect\/admissions-resources\/#visitor\" target=\"_self\">View Visitor&#8217;s Guide<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                                            <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/connect\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                Get in touch\n                                                    <\/a>\n                         \n                        <\/h3>\n                                                                <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Questions about Macalester or this event? Drop us a line.<\/p>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/connect\" target=\"_self\">Connect with Admissions<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                            \n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please  <a href=\"mailto:campusvisitrequests@macalester.edu\">contact us<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"link-group block-container\" >\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-row\">\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner\">\n            <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner-inner\">\n                <ul class=\"link-group__featured-link\">\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/admitted-students\/events\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    More Admitted Students Events\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Register for Mac Day Questions about visiting Macalester? 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