Campus Buildings
In what building is the Dean's office located?
Tomson Hall (first floor)
What is St. Olaf’s mascot’s name?
Ole the Lion
This is a building you would be most likely to watch a play in
Theater Building
Who is the First Year Class Dean?
Dean Chang Dao Vang
He is a great resource to talk to when you are experiencing issues that are negatively affecting your academic performance/success
What program helps First Year students to develop skills and community at St. Olaf to help them succeed?
St. Olaf Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR)
Where is the Academic Success Center located?
Tomson Hall
(specifically room 153)
Where can you go to check out a loaner laptop?
Bonus 200 pts: How do you reserve the laptop?
Rolvaag Library
Bonus: use the WebCheckout system on the library website
When was St. Olaf established?
1874
What is the name of the windmill on campus and where is it located?
Big Ole, In the Natural Lands
What type of tutor can you see if you are struggling with organization or time management?
Accountability Tutor
If you need help finding or citing sources for a research paper, where can you go to get support?
Research Librarians in Rolvaag Memorial Library or the Writing Desk
What is something you might visit your Success Coach about?
academic struggles
advising questions
time management
to check-in
adjusting to college
What building would you find fitness classes in?
Skoglund/Tostrud
Name two ingredients in a St. Olaf Cookie
Oats, Peanut Butter, M&Ms
(St. Olaf Cookies can be found at The Cage and are a favorite on campus!)
What office would you go to if you are interested in joining Student Government?
Stop in the Office of Student Activities or go to the Oleville website.
Who can help you create/edit your resume?
Peer Advisor in the Piper Center
What is one thing you might go to the DiSCO for?
Media production and design software, 3D printing, Makerspace (The CAVE), photography, Virtual Reality
How can you find out if your class has Supplemental Instruction (SI)?
Either through the Academic Success Center website, SIS, or your class syllabus
What building is Student Health Services and the Counseling Center in?
New Hall
Does every First Year student have a work award?
How many different student organizations are available on campus?
Over 200!
What is the Lion’s Pantry in the Taylor Center?
Taylor Center -
The Lion’s Pantry is aimed at alleviating stress caused by food insecurity during college breaks
If you are struggling with a class, name one way to get help.
Office Hours, Academic Tutor, Supplemental Instruction (SI), Writing Desk (if it’s writing related)
If you had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school and are looking for accommodations, which office might you seek out?
Disability and Access (DAC)
Name two resources found in Buntrock Commons
Sexual Assault Resource Network (SARN), Office of Student Activities (OSA), Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion, Post office, Wellness Center
What building is the oldest on campus?
Old Main
What website would you use to find one of the many student organizations at St. Olaf?
Presence (stolaf.presence.io)
Who could you speak to about concerns with substances/ substance abuse?
Peer Substance Coach in the Wellness Center or Counseling Center
What is the number one predictor of college success?
Attendance
(going to class)
Name three services offered by the Academic Success Center
Academic Tutoring, SI, Advising, SSSD, Writing Desk, Multilingual Student Support, Success Coaching, Workshops