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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.

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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.

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Join Us

View events for admitted students

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.

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

Tour Guide Kaleb

Hear from Mac’s student ambassadors as they introduce favorite buildings around campus.

Visit Macalester in a virtual tour

Get a view into some of the top spots around campus in this 360 tour.

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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.

Multicultural Life at Macalester

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.

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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.

Macalester Students in Library

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.