Your Path to Mac – Quickview List
WHAT TO EXPECT & NEXT STEPS
The list below is an overview and gives students and their families a sense of the markers and milestones designed to prepare you for your start at Macalester. Your New Student Portal and macalester.edu email will be the best sources for deadlines, links, and forms, so check them at least once a week.
MAY
Set up your Macalester Account (Directions are sent on May 19)
Set up Duo Mobile and Google 2-factor authentication for your new macalester.edu account
Review the Macalester Student Technology Checklist
Check your new Macalester email inbox
Check your
Download MacNav app
Watch for Ametrica, Bonner, Lives of Commitment, and MentorUp program applications (optional)
In Mid-May view classes in preparation for submitting your Course Selection Form
International students should look for communications from International Student Programs
JUNE
Plan for Orientation (August 31-September 4, with pre-orientation for International Students beginning August 25
Prepare to submit Course Preference Form, with steps found here
Join optional First Semester Course Planning Webinar on June 2
Webinar for International Students on June 9
June 15 Form Due Date (Forms found in )
Sign up for Virtual Orientation Sessions for families
Watch for Payment & Tuition Next Steps
June 15 Housing Preference Form Due
JULY
July 1 Final Transcript Due
July 1 Defer Requests Due (only for students considering a gap year/Fall 2027 start)
First-Year Course and Advisor Confirmation sent to students
Meet over Zoom with advisor (instructions will come with FYC/advisor assignment)
Summer Send-Offs in Multiple U.S. Cities
Prepare to Move to Mac – Check Packing List
AUGUST
Aug 3-14 Register for classes. Look for your assigned date and time in New Student Portal.
August 14 Health Insurance Waiver form due (U.S. citizens only)
August 17 MacPass (Campus ID) photo due
August 17 Form Due Date
Mac Books / Course Materials prepared for registered students (pick up physical materials after notification from Mac’s Bookstore)
Save These Dates
- Pre-Orientation for International Students on August 25-August 31.
- New Student Orientation on August 31-September 4. (Move-In Day August 31)
- Classes begin on September 8.
- Mac Fest is open to families for events, performances, and activities October 9-10.
Review Transfer Credit process if applicable
Macalester accepts a maximum of 32 semester credits earned prior to matriculation. This includes college and university credits, summer session credits, post-secondary education program (PSEO) credits, International Baccalaureate credits, and Advanced Placement credits.
Once enrolled, request that an official transcript be sent directly to the Registrar’s Office by the institution where you took courses. Student-issued transcripts are not accepted. Transcripts may be mailed to the address below or sent via secure electronic transmission to ÈÕº«¾«Æ·.
Once the Registrar’s Office receives your official transcript or exam scores, the evaluation process will begin and credit will be transferred accordingly. AP scores must come directly from the College Board; IB scores must come directly from the IB organization. Student-issued documents are not accepted.
Depending on when the Registrar’s Office receives your exam scores and transcripts, the credit evaluation process may not be complete before class registration. Students will work with the Registrar’s Office and Academic Programs to understand how their credits apply toward graduation requirements and course placement.
Electronic Transmission:
[email protected]
Mailing Address:
Registrar’s Office
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1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
If you have questions about transfer credits before enrollment, contact your admissions counselor directly or send questions to [email protected].