Hear from Mac’s student ambassadors as they introduce favorite buildings around campus.
Admitted Students
Welcome Class of 2028!
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!
Say YES to Macalester
Your next steps
Use this simple guide to stay connected and track the steps required for enrollment.
Deposit Day Extension Info
If you are an admitted Early Action or Regular Decision applicant who indicated an interest in applying for need-based financial aid, view important updates about a deposit day extension.
Join Us
Sign Up for Upcoming Events
Virtual and on-campus opportunities are available to admitted students and their families. See the various ways to hear from the Mac community, connect with students, and see our campus in the Twin Cities.
Connect with the Class of 2028
Introduce yourself and get to know your classmates.
Chat with a Counselor
As you think about your college choice, we know it helps to get confirmation that Macalester has what you’re looking for. These chats are a great way to get connected to the right resources and people to help you reach your goals.
Take a tour
Get a view into some of the top spots around campus in this 360 tour.
See yourself here
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.
New adventures
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.