{"id":6464,"date":"2021-01-15T20:57:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T20:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=6464"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:39:02","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/admitted-students\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events for admitted students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’ve been admitted, and now you’re ready to learn even more about what it is like to be a student at Macalester. Our variety of events are the perfect way to satisfy your curiosity. <\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

On-Campus and Virtual Events for Admitted Students<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n MAC DAYS ON CAMPUS\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Three days to choose from: just for admitted students, including a wide range of class visit options, plus tours, lunch with other future Scots, and helpful student, parent, and staff panels. April 3, 10, or 13<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n ASK A MAC PARENT – VIRTUAL PANEL\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Hear from parents who have walked a similar path. Current Mac parents share stories and experiences from their perspective, with tips and advice on this transition to college. <\/p>\n \n

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\n \n ASK A MAC STUDENT – VIRTUAL PANEL\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Join current Mac students to hear about moving to campus, college life, and our surrounding Twin Cities. Current students will share their experiences. <\/p>\n \n

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Considering a visit to campus, but can’t attend on Mac Day? If a weekend works better, these select Saturdays are reserved for admitted student visits. March 28, April 4, and April 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Weekday Campus Visits<\/h2>\n

Admitted students are always welcome to join us on campus for one of our regular info sessions and student-led tours. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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AROUND THE U.S. \u2013 ADMITTED STUDENT GATHERINGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Admitted students and their families are invited to Admitted Student Gatherings<\/a>, held at select cities across the U.S. during the last weekends in March. Students can meet other admitted students, an admissions counselor, and Mac community members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n In Mandarin-Careers Panel \n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Hear from Mac Alumni in Mandarin, all from China. Professor Liang Ding (Economics) moderates this online event. <\/p>\n \n

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\n \n Virtual Mac Day\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Professor panel and student panel answering top questions from admitted students and parents. Recorded February 16<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n Professor Panels\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Professors across campus discuss the classes and opportunities at Mac. Hear from different professors in STEM, Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Fine Arts. <\/p>\n \n

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