Frequently Asked Questions

We strongly recommend that all members of the campus community get vaccinated for both COVID-19 and influenza, but it is not required to be on campus. Flu shots and other immunizations are available on-campus multiple times throughout the year, beginning fall term. Students can also get vaccines at local pharmacies and clinics in Northfield. Learn more about our current vaccine requirements.

Accommodation requests are part of your incoming student checklist, which you will receive in mid-May 2024. Housing and dining requests follow this protocol. Students with temporary conditions that require accommodations should also consult these resources.

Carleton meets 100% of every admitted student’s demonstrated financial need. While a student is applying for admission, the Student Financial Aid office begins determining what a family can reasonably pay. This process is responsive to the changing financial circumstances of enrolled students over all four years of their enrollment. Financial aid at Carleton is a partnership between students, families, and the college.

Accommodation requests are part of your incoming student checklist, which you will receive in mid-May 2024. Academic requests follow this protocol. Students with temporary conditions that require accommodations should also consult these accessibility resources.

Carleton professors are nationally recognized experts in their fields, but they have chosen to work at Carleton because they are exceptional instructors who are personally invested in the success of their students. A trimester calendar and an institutional commitment to teaching excellence encourage our faculty to stay at the cutting edge of undergraduate instruction.

Carleton permits students to bring in up to 18 pre-matriculation credits, which is the equivalent of 3 full-time courses. Additionally, the foreign language distribution requirement can be fulfilled with an appropriate score.

Absolutely! 70% of Carls spend time studying off-campus and find it to be an essential part of their Carleton experience. You can see more of the programs offered by visiting the Office of Off-Campus Studies.

Northfield Lines runs a bus route between MSP Airport and Northfield, with multiple stops along the way, as well as a number of other local transportation options. Learn more on our transportation website.

The Admissions Office hosts in-person visit opportunities year-round. Students and their families should stay tuned for more details on the Carl Days admitted student programming, scheduled for Friday April 12 or Friday, April 19, 2024.

Virtual events built specifically for admitted students and/or their families and guardians will be rolled out in the coming months on our visits page. Keep a special eye out for any upcoming Conversation with Current Carls sessions, which give admitted students a chance to hear directly from Carls only a year or two older.

To help you with planning, Carleton’s academic calendar for 2024–25 is posted. More detailed information for the Class of 2028 on preparing for the year will be sent in mid-May 2024.

Move-in day for new students is September 10, with New Student Week to follow. Families with fall athletes may have earlier move-in dates that your coach will inform you about.

Family Weekend will be held October 18-20, on the weekend of Midterm Break.