Places to Stay
View hotels and other lodging options around campus and our surrounding downtowns.
MAC DAY
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.
Register for Mac Day
MAC DAY SCHEDULE (April 7, 11, or 18)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
You are invited to begin and end your day at our group events. For the remainder of your time, you’ll choose from our list of options and fill your day with activities that interest you most.
7:45-8:15 – Check-in and Schedule Selection
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center – 2nd Floor Atrium
Plan your day, collect tickets for tours and class visits, grab coffee and a snack, and chat with Admissions staff.
8:30-9:30 – Welcome and Academic Overview
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
Welcome to Macalester and a chance to hear from professors across several academic divisions.
9:40-10:40 –Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or Q&A with Financial Aid
10:50-11:50 – Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or Staff Panel: How to Connect on Campus
12:00-1:00 – Choice of Tours, Class Visits, or Department Visits
1:10-2:10 – Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or “Ask a Mac Parent” Panel
2:20-3:20 – Choice of Tours, Class Visits, Department Visits, or “Life at Macalester” Panel
3:30-4:30 – Send Off Mixer
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
Grab a snack, ask lingering questions, and chat with current students and Admissions staff.
Lunch with Current Students in Café Mac
Available 11:00 – 1:30
Chat with other admitted students while eating lunch in Café Mac. A variety of food including vegan and gluten-free options are available every day.
Department Visits
Office hours vary by department; see the day’s program for timing and locations.
Drop in to meet with students, staff, and faculty working in Macalester’s 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 & Engagement.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Please park in the South Parking Lot at 165 Snelling Ave, south of the Leonard Center off of Snelling Avenue. Street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhood. Visit our Maps and Directions page for general directions and printable maps.
For Your Visit
Visitor’s Guide
Learns more about our campus and surrounding cities, including museums, theaters, and restaurants.
Please contact us if you have any questions.