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Comparison: OLE Core Curriculum Requirements Majors, Concentrations, Areas of Emphasis, and Teaching Certifications Academic Regulations and Procedures Toggle Academic Regulations and Procedures The 4-​1-​4 Academic Calendar Academic Honors Academic Record Academic Status Changes in Registration, Petitions for Late Changes Continuing Education, Part-​time, and Non-​degree-​seeking Students Definition of a St. Olaf Credit and Course Load Final Examinations Grades Graduation and Commencement Leave of Absence, Withdrawal Registration and Course Enrollment The Smith Center for Global Engagement Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Academic Departments and Programs Toggle Academic Departments and Programs Africa and African Diaspora American Conversations Ancient Studies Applied Linguistics Art and Art History Asian Conversations Asian Studies Biology Biomolecular Science Business and Management Studies Chemistry Chinese Classics Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Computer Science Dance Economics Education Enduring Questions Engineering Studies English Environmental Conversations Environmental Studies Family Studies Film and Media Studies First-​Year Experience French Gender and Sexuality Studies German and German Studies Greek History Individual Major Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Japanese Kinesiology Languages Across the Curriculum Latin Latin American Studies Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies Music Music for Social Impact Musical Theater Neuroscience Nordic Studies Norwegian Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Affairs Conversation Public Health Studies Quantitative Economics Race and Ethnic Studies Race Matters Religion Russian Language and Area Studies Social Studies Education Social Work Social Work and Family Studies Sociology/​Anthropology Spanish Statistics and Data Science Theater Writing The Smith Center for Global Engagement Pre-​Professional Preparation Toggle Pre-​Professional Preparation Pre-​Professional Areas of Study Toggle Pre-​Professional Areas of Study Accounting Architecture and Design Business and Management Information Technology Journalism Law Pre-​Health Studies Public Policy Theology and Seminary Admissions and Financial Aid Toggle Admissions and Financial Aid Admissions Procedures Financial Aid Program Financing Your Education Campus Life Academic Resources and Advising People Toggle People Board of Regents Emeritus Faculty and Retired Faculty and Administrators Faculty Memberships, Accreditations, Program Approvals, Organizations Print Options The Academic Catalog 2023-24 This catalog supersedes the Academic Catalog 2022-23 and applies to students commencing their academic programs during the 2023-24 academic year. Unless exceptions are permitted pursuant to the policies established herein, this version of the Academic Catalog does not apply to students who commenced their academic studies at St. Olaf College prior to the 2023-24 academic year. Accreditation St. Olaf College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission : Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1413 (800) 621-7440; (312) 263-0456 Fax: (312) 263-7462 email: info@hlcommission.org Private Institutions Registration St. Olaf College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Non-Discrimination St. Olaf College admits students to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students without regard to any legally protected status. St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or other legally protected status in administration of its educational policies, financial aid program, athletics, and all other programs and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity St. Olaf College is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other faculty and staff employment-related decisions. Title IX Resources Title IX Coordinator : Pamela T. McDowell, mcdowell@stolaf.edu , 507-786-3465, Tomson Hall 180 St. Olaf College is committed to a respectful, safe, and healthy environment and does not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct in any form. For resources and more information, visit https://wp.stolaf.edu/title-ix/ . Contract Disclaimer/Reservation of the Right to Modify The provisions of this catalog are advisory in nature and are not intended to create a contract with anyone, including any student of the college. The college reserves the right to make changes as it deems appropriate, including course and program modifications or cancellations. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibit the college from releasing grades or other information about academic standing to parents unless the student has released such information in writing, or unless the student is a dependent as defined by FERPA. Further information concerning St. Olaf College procedures in compliance with FERPA is available on the Registrar’s Office website . Class and Lab Schedule For updated information about the current year’s course offerings and their OLE Core curriculum attributes, view the class and lab schedule . Previous Versions of the Catalog Previous versions of the St. Olaf Academic Catalog are available as follows: 2022-23 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2021-22 Academic Catalog 2021-22 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2020-21 Academic Catalog 2020-21 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2019-20 Academic Catalog 2019-20 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2018-19 Academic Catalog 2018-19 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2017-18 Academic Catalog 2017-18 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2016-17 Academic Catalog 2016-17 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2015-16 Academic Catalog 2015-16 Academic Catalog (PDF) 2014-15 Academic Catalog 2013-14 Academic Catalog 2012-13 Academic Catalog 2011-12 Academic Catalog 2010-11 Academic Catalog 2009-10 Academic Catalog 2008-09 Academic Catalog 2007-08 Academic Catalog 2006-08 Academic Catalog (in effect during 2006-2007 only) 2004-06 Academic Catalog with Supplement 2002-04 Academic Catalog with Supplement St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057 Get Directions 507-786-2222 Legal Navigation EMERGENCY INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube GET HELP ACCESSIBILITY We are grateful for the impact your gifts make possible on the Hill. 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