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Academic Resources
Academic Success Center
100

In what building is the Dean's office located?

Tomson Hall (first floor)

100

What is St. Olaf’s mascot’s name?

Ole the Lion

100

This is a building you would be most likely to watch a play in

Theater Building

100

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

100

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)

100

Where is the Academic Success Center located?

Tomson Hall

(specifically room 153)

200

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

200

When was St. Olaf established?

1874

200

What is the name of the windmill on campus and where is it located?

Big Ole, In the Natural Lands

200

What type of tutor can you see if you are struggling with organization or time management?

Accountability Tutor

200

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

200

What is something you might visit your Success Coach about?

  • academic struggles

  • advising questions

  • time management

  • to check-in 

  • adjusting to college

300

What building would you find fitness classes in?

Skoglund/Tostrud

300

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!)

300

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.

300

Who can help you create/edit your resume?

Peer Advisor in the Piper Center

300

What is one thing you might go to the DiSCO for?

Media production and design software, 3D printing, Makerspace (The CAVE), photography, Virtual Reality

300

How can you find out if your class has Supplemental Instruction (SI)?

Either through the Academic Success Center website, SIS, or your class syllabus

400

What building is Student Health Services and the Counseling Center in?

New Hall

400

Does every First Year student have a work award?

YES (almost)
400

How many different student organizations are available on campus?

Over 200!

400

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

400

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)

400

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)

500

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

500

What building is the oldest on campus?

Old Main

500

What website would you use to find one of the many student organizations at St. Olaf?

500

Who could you speak to about concerns with substances/ substance abuse?

Peer Substance Coach in the Wellness Center or Counseling Center

500

What is the number one predictor of college success?

Attendance 

(going to class)

500

Name three services offered by the Academic Success Center

Academic Tutoring, SI, Advising, SSSD, Writing Desk, Multilingual Student Support, Success Coaching, Workshops