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Need help with a paper, a challenging STEM course, or finding effective study strategies? Academic Success offers free resources to support your learning at Mac. Whatever your academic goals, Academic Success is here to help you thrive.

• Services Provided:

• • Meet one-on-one with a writing tutor.
  • Attend group tutoring through the Science and Quantitative Center (SciQ).
  • Connect with an academic coach for help with time management and study skills.
  • Join Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions for select courses.

• More Info: �պ���Ʒ the .
• Questions? Contact:

• • Writing Center Coordinator: [email protected]
  • SciQ Coordinators: [email protected] or [email protected]

The library is your hub for success, supporting you throughout your time at Mac. Whether it’s a simple “Where do I find this book?” or an in-depth research consultation, our staff loves questions and is here to help.

• Academic Resources: Save time and money by using our , , and services.
• Interlibrary Loan: Looking for a book we don’t own? Access articles and books from other libraries at no cost through Interlibrary Loan.
• Course Materials: We partner with to borrow textbooks for a couple of hours and make course materials accessible.
• Beyond Books: Check out a bike, a jigsaw puzzle, a picnic blanket, and more. Browse our popular movies and books when you need to unwind.
• Study & Relaxation: The library has dedicated spaces to study, meet, and relax.
• More Info: Explore the or visit the library website.
• Questions? Contact: [email protected] or explore the Library .

Career Exploration helps students discover how their interests connect to internships and careers, build professional skills, and connect with opportunities and mentors. Counselors support you through major exploration, application prep, and graduation planning—and services remain available to Macalester alumni for life!

• Handshake Platform: Use Macalester’s career platform to search for internships and full-time jobs, register for events, and schedule appointments with career counselors.
• More Info: �պ���Ʒ the Career Exploration Website and explore their .
• Questions? Contact: [email protected]

CSLE educates and empowers students through developmental leadership opportunities in the co-curriculum. Staff members plan Orientation and transitional programs, work with Program Board and MCSG, oversee and advise our ~100 student organizations, and offer leadership opportunities.

• Tips for New Students:

• • Review the Student Orientation Schedule and save meetings marked “attendance required” in your calendar.
  • Parents and families should explore the .
  • Explore , our virtual hub for student organizations, to join orgs and learn about events. Look out for the org fair in mid-September!

• More Info: Check out the and learn more about Life at Mac.

• Student Organizations: Joining a student group provides opportunities for community engagement, leadership development, and building connections around shared passions. View the student organization directory.
• The Mac Weekly: Macalester’s student-run newspaper since 1914. Read the latest news on .
• �պ���Ʒ Student Government (MCSG): The governing body for the Student Body consisting of 29 elected representatives (Executive Board, Cabinet, and Legislative Body). All students are welcome to Legislative Body meetings held Thursdays at noon in the Weyerhaeuser Boardroom. �պ���Ʒ the MCSG website.
• Program Board (PB): The programmatic arm of MCSG responsible for cultural, educational, and social programming, including annual events like concerts, Winter Ball, off-campus outings, and Springfest. �պ���Ʒ the .

Located on the first floor of the Leonard Center, the Hamre Center supports students’ physical and mental well-being. It offers medical appointments, counseling services, and referrals to off-campus specialists, alongside 24/7 nurse and counseling crisis lines.

• • More Info: �պ���Ʒ the Hamre Center website.

• • Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Completion of these modules is managed via your New Student Portal. Macalester only receives aggregated data for the incoming class as a whole and never sees individual survey responses.

• Sexual Respect Module:

• • As part of Macalester’s commitment to a supportive and respectful environment, incoming students must complete an online Sexual Violence Prevention module to build skills contributing to a culture of sexual respect.
  • Alternative Options: If personal experiences cause concerns about completing this module, you can contact Tiger Simpson, Director of Health and Promotion and Sexual Respect, to discuss confidential or written options at [email protected].
  • More Info: �պ���Ʒ the Title IX page or contact [email protected].

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Module:

• • To promote community well-being and informed decision-making, all incoming students must complete the AlcoholEdu for College online course, regardless of whether you plan to use these substances.
  • More Info: �պ���Ʒ this page on the Hamre Center Website.

• The Leonard Center: Completed in 2008, this 175,000 square-foot, $45 million facility provides a fitness center, dance studios, health services, social gathering areas, and a small restaurant for working out, playing, and relaxing. �պ���Ʒ the .
• Intercollegiate Athletics: Varsity athletic teams compete in the MIAC, Midwest Conference (football only), CWPA (water polo), and NCAA Division III. Men’s and women’s teams include baseball/softball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track, water polo, and volleyball. �պ���Ʒ the .
• Physical Education Classes: Semester-long activity classes award 1 credit toward graduation on an S/NC grading basis.
• Club Sports: Student-initiated, organized, and run activities for competitive multi-weekly practices and intercollegiate play. Offerings include Crew, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Lacrosse, Tennis, Wrestling, Quadball, and Volleyball. �պ���Ʒ the .
• Intramural Sports: Team and individual sport activities organized at recreational and competitive levels for all abilities. �պ���Ʒ the intramural section on the .

Grounded in the spirit of liberal arts, Macalester provides world-class studio, academic, and performance experiences across multiple departments welcoming all levels of expertise. All art classes count toward the college’s Fine Arts requirement.

• Music: Offers courses and performance opportunities across Western concert music, jazz, pop, African music, Asian music, Scottish piping, early music, electronic music, and more. Ensembles are available by audition, and individual instruction is open to all students. Music majors and minors are available. �պ���Ʒ the Music department website.
• Art and Art History: Offers courses spanning ceramics, studio art, and ancient history (e.g., the art and architecture of Ancient Egypt). Offers majors/minors in Studio Art and Art History, with opportunities to exhibit work in the Law Warschaw Gallery inside the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center. �պ���Ʒ the Art and Art History department website.
• Theater and Dance: Features small academic and studio courses closely mentored by faculty in acting, dance, design, or playwriting. Students gain access to master classes with guest artists and the vibrant Twin Cities art community (which ranks second highest per capita for theater companies in the US). Note: Dance technique courses do not count toward the Fine Arts requirement. �պ���Ʒ the Theater and Dance department website.

Your official Macalester ID card is your key to campus. You’ll use your to access residence halls, use your meal plan, spend Mac Money, print, check out library materials, and more.

• Action Required: Submit your photo via instructions in the New Student Portal before coming to campus. Physical cards are picked up with your room key on move-in day.
• Questions? Contact: [email protected]

• Residential Life: Fosters development and inclusive living communities through the implementation of LIFE@MAC, community standards, and housing services. �պ���Ʒ the Residential Life website for room and board questions.
• Dining Options: Provided by Bon Appetit at Café Mac inside the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center. All first-year students are automatically placed on a 19 meals-per-week plan for the fall semester. Weekly menus can be found on the .

Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, year-round, to maintain safety in our urban campus environment. Staff can be reached anytime by calling 651-696-6555.

• Safety Escorts: Available 24/7. Officers will walk with you to your destination on campus or within a 1-mile radius of campus.
• Community Safety Expectations:

• • Respond to all alarms quickly.
  • Use safe, direct, and well-lit routes.
  • Always lock residence hall doors when away or asleep.
  • Do not open or prop doors for unknown persons; report “tailgaters”.
  • Mark valuables with your unique ID number and document serial numbers or photos.
  • Register bicycles with Public Safety and secure them properly.
  • Never leave personal items unattended.

• More Info: �պ���Ʒ macalester.edu/public-safety/.

Located on the lower level of the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center.

• Document Services: Offers full-service color/black-and-white copying, collating, stapling, folding, cutting, binding, faxing, scanning, and laminating. �պ���Ʒ the or email [email protected].
• Mailing Services: Functions as a Contract Postal Station selling stamps and handling domestic/international shipping. Provides Student PO Boxes (SPO). Your assigned fall SPO number and lock combination will be accessible via 1600grand upon arrival.
• Pre-Arrival Shipping: You may ship items to campus prior to arrival using this exact address format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name
  1600 Grand Avenue
  Saint Paul, MN 55105
• More Info: �պ���Ʒ the .

The ITS Help Desk is your one-stop-shop for technology help, offering tech support in-person, by phone, email, and chat.

• What We Help With: Campus Wi-Fi connections, installing course software, resetting forgotten Macalester passwords, or giving advice on how to repair your own computer.
• More Info:

• • Check out the .
  • Look at our self-service portal at .
  • �պ���Ʒ Information Technology Services.

• Questions? Contact: [email protected]

• Biking: Racks are available across campus, but indoor storage is not provided. Bring a secure U-lock; Macalester does not assume liability for lost/stolen bikes. Bicycles left behind at the end of the school year will be removed and donated at the owner’s expense.
• Parking Permits: Valid permits are required to park in college lots. First-year resident students are NOT eligible for a campus parking permit (medical or work exceptions must be formally requested from the Director of Public Safety). Permits are non-transferable and issued via online registration. �պ���Ʒ the Public Safety Parking & Bicycle page.
• Buses: Pick up free Twin Cities transit maps and your FREE Universal Bus Pass at the Campus Center Information Desk. Check out the Community Engagement Center for volunteer opportunities and specific bus route matchings.

Macalester is deeply committed to sustainable practices and carbon neutrality. Use these project guidelines from the Sustainability Office to contribute:

 

Sustainable Transportation:

• Public Transit: Use the Trip Planner for urban transit around the Twin Cities. Pick up a FREE Metro Transit Universal Pass at the Campus Center Information Desk for unlimited rides all academic year.
• Macalester Bike Share: Loan a bike, lock, and helmet for free at the Library Circulation Desk, or contact the Sustainability Office to apply for a semester-long loan.
• Car Sharing: If you are 18+ with a valid license, join for a student discount. Vehicles are located in the Grand Ave lot across from Patagonia. Operational costs (gas, insurance, parking) are included.

 

Waste Reduction:

• Sort Wisely: Become an expert via the page. Large recycling, compost, and waste bins with helpful diagrams are located on every residence hall floor. Coordinate a sorting plan with your roommate.
• Mac Free Swap: �պ���Ʒ the to pick up items left by classmates for free.
• Reusables: Bring a reusable water bottle to use at filling stations across campus. Check out reusable take-out containers at Cafe Mac via the Reuzzi container program.

 

Energy Efficiency (Power Down):

• Avoid mini-fridges if possible (they use up to 50% of room energy); look for Energy Star labels if purchasing.
• Use power strips to entirely shut down electronics drawing passive power.
• Switch to long-lasting LED light bulbs.
• Utilize campus-wide shared printers and TVs instead of bringing personal versions.
• Air-dry your laundry on a drying rack.

 

Wellness & Food:

• Build fitness habits using the facilities or PE classes.
• Campus dining contractor Bon Appétit participates in the Farm to Fork program, sourcing 20% of food from producers within 150 miles of campus.
• Review the and the to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint.

• The Highlander Shop: Located at 32 Snelling Ave, selling Mac gear, gifts, school supplies, snacks, and textbooks. Email [email protected] with questions. �պ���Ʒ the .
• Mac Books Program: A rental delivery model ensuring students have their required course materials at the start of each semester. All registered students are automatically enrolled but have the option to each semester. Pick up materials at the store. �պ���Ʒ the Mac Books website.

The Student Accounts Office handles tuition billing, fees, payments, institutional loans (Macalester Loan, MCISL), and department financial policies for the academic year.

Contact Information:

Student Accounts Office, �պ���Ʒ, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

Email: [email protected] (Preferred contact method during remote work periods)

Phone: 651-696-6161 | Fax: 651-696-6631

Website: www.macalester.edu/studentaccounts

 

• Quick Reference Links:

• • Tuition and Fees for Current Academic Year
  • Payment Agreement Form
  • (Calculates direct charges excluding indirect supply/travel costs)
  • (Details on Semester and Installment plans)

• Key Financial Policies:

• • Payment Agreement: Every student must submit a signed copy of the Payment Agreement via the New Student Portal (mail or scan/email to [email protected]). Failure to submit this before the deadline results in a financial “hold” which must be cleared within the first two weeks of class to validate enrollment.
  • Student Responsibility: Students are personally responsible for understanding all academic and financial catalog policies (including refund protocols). You remain liable for all charges regardless of third-party or financial aid funding arrangements, and must communicate billing details to families. Discrepancies must be disputed in writing within 30 days of the statement date.
  • Monthly eBills: Electronic statements are generated monthly if a balance or new account activity exists. Your Macalester email is the official billing contact point. Your Student ID serves as your account number.
  • Sharing Access (FERPA): Due to federal privacy regulations, parents do not automatically receive bills. Students must designate parents as “Authorized Users” through the 1600grand portal (Money Matters > View/Pay My Bill > Mac Account Suite > Authorized Users). Authorized users receive separate login details for the to track statements and set up optional text alerts.

Note: This section applies exclusively to students who have been officially offered fall employment.

• Student Employment Program: Offers financial assistance and skill-building for career readiness. Openings are updated on the online . Review the with a parent/guardian.

• • Onboarding Task: You must present original, unexpired identification documents (such as a Social Security Card, US Passport, or Birth Certificate) on campus to satisfy federal Form I-9 requirements before your first day of work. Review the full list of .
  • Contact: [email protected] or view the .

• Student Payroll Department: Processes pay schedules in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Manages W-4s, Direct Deposits, Timeclocks, and paychecks. View the Payroll FAQ page.

• • Onboarding Tasks:

1. Complete the Federal W-4 Form.
2. Complete the Minnesota W-4 Form.
3. Set up Direct Deposit via 1600grand (Money Matters channel > Direct Deposit link under Payroll box). Options include personal bank accounts or your student billing account (the Student Account routing option is only available to work-study recipients and requires a secondary backup account if assigning less than 100% of pay).
4. Opt-in for electronic W-2 access via 1600grand (Money Matters > Employee Dashboard > Taxes > Electronic Regulatory Consent > Check “Consent to review W-2 electronically” > Save).

How can I view my eBill statement and other billing account information?

• Students: Log on to the 1600grand portal, click Money Matters, look under Student Billing Account/Information, and click View/Pay My Bill > Account Activity > Statements.
• Authorized Users: Once set up by the student, log in directly via the .

As a parent, how do I view my student’s eBill statement and other billing information?

• Ask your student to add you as an authorized user. This grants you password-protected access to view statements, track account activity, and issue payments online. Instructions are found on the Student Accounts eBill page.

How do I share the billing responsibility with my parents or other persons?

• Students can navigate to 1600grand > Money Matters > View/Pay My Bill > Account Activity > Authorized Users tab, and input the recipient’s email address as prompted. The user will receive login setup details via email.

How can I get a paper copy of my statement?

• Students and authorized users can open the eBill statement PDF online and use their local print options. �պ���Ʒ does not generate or mail paper billing statements.

What are my payment options?

• Cash: Paid in-person directly at the Student Accounts Office.
• Check: Made payable to “�պ���Ʒ” and dropped off or mailed to: Student Accounts Office, �պ���Ʒ, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105.
• Online Checking/Savings Account: Electronic transfer directly from your bank with 0% processing fees.
• Online Credit Card: Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Note that card payments incur a 2.85% convenience fee ($3 minimum) charged to the cardholder.
• Wire Transfer: Contact the Student Accounts Office via mail or email to request official bank wire details. Always specify the student’s full name and Macalester ID number in the transaction reference field.

When are the semester payments due?

• Deadlines vary by term and are posted clearly on the Student Accounts Payments page.

Can I wait until I get to campus to pay my bill?

• No, do not wait. All billing information explicitly mandates that your due date occurs before the academic semester officially begins.

I subtracted my charges from my Financial Aid and paid the difference. Why does my account still have a balance due?

• Unanticipated balances are usually caused by: modifications to your campus housing/living arrangements, omitting the loan origination fee from calculations, incorrectly factoring in unearned work-study awards, missing supporting documentation for processing institutional loans, or calculation mistakes. Contact the office for troubleshooting assistance.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the Financial Aid listed on my eBill statement?

• Contact the Financial Aid Office directly for aid line items or general document status:

• Phone: 651-696-6214 | Email: [email protected] | Website:

Why isn’t my full work study award applied to my account?

• Work-study is financial aid that must be actively earned over time via hours worked. It is not a lump-sum credit. To automatically route your earned payroll checks directly toward your outstanding tuition balance, complete and submit a to the Student Accounts Office.

How are student employment earnings applied to student accounts?

• Students working on campus can authorize automatic account credit routing by signing a Student Employment Check Authorization Form in person at the Student Accounts Office.

How do I know what to pay if I receive a new financial aid award?

• Take your total direct billing charges, subtract the newly approved aid amount (excluding unearned work-study), and pay the remaining sum. You can cross-reference figures using the .

Do I have to pay for health insurance coverage if I have my own coverage?

• Health insurance coverage is mandatory for all students. You are billed for the institutional plan by default. If you carry private coverage, you must complete an online waiver before the firm deadline to have the charge removed. Navigate to the or contact the Center for Health and Wellness to submit a waiver. You cannot waive out once officially enrolled.

Where can I find out more information about room and board?

• For comprehensive definitions of residential fees, policies, and timelines, visit the Residential Life website.

Where can I find out more about health insurance?

• For policy outlines, coverage items, and medical billing data, visit the .