100+ student organizations
From badminton and rugby to comic books and anime, student organizations at Macalester cover all sorts of interests and experiences and provide space to build community—because there’s more to college life than coursework.
Life at Mac
Welcome to your community
Activism is highly encouraged
Because even small acts of social advocacy, like voicing an unpopular opinion, can contribute to social transformation.
Making space for everyone
Diversity, equity, and inclusion underscore life at Macalester. We pay attention to historically marginalized voices, bolster leadership, and grapple with social justice in theory and practice.
Taking action against climate change
At Macalester, we’re reducing our carbon footprint by implementing more sustainable practices campus-wide.
Mac Athletics
Home of the Scots
Student athletes compete in 19 varsity and 7 club sports at Macalester.
Residential Living
Campus life
Macalester students learn a lot from each other while living on campus together.
A Day in the Life
Lorenna
Lacrosse practice, professor chats, and meals with friends in Cafe Mac: all just a day in the life of Lorenna Graham ’26!
A Day in the Life
Lorenna
Lacrosse practice, professor chats, and meals with friends in Cafe Mac: all just a day in the life of Lorenna Graham ’26!
Upcoming Events
Mac Social
