What is Date Knight?
Date Knight is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026. It is a long-standing Carleton tradition where students arrange blind dates for their friends, roommates, or classmates. Matches meet in Great Hall at 7:00 p.m. and then choose from a variety of activities hosted by various student organizations and campus departments. A big “thank you” to all our amazing volunteers and event coordinators that make this annual event special.
In addition to an exciting calendar of events, we are pleased to announce a new partnership this year with the Carleton Psychology Department. Students participating in Date Knight will be contacted by email with the opportunity to participate in a research study related to the event. This study is led by Assistant Professor, Emma McGorray and the Belonging, Identity, Relationships, & Diversity Science Lab in the Carleton Psychology Department. Participation in the research study is completely voluntary, and participation is not required to partake in any Date Knight Activities.
How can I “set-up” a friend?
- Ask for the friend’s consent before setting them up.
- Identify a match for your friend.
- Communicate with the matches’ friend to request their approval for the proposed pairing. If they don’t support the pairing, look for someone else.
- Complete this nomination form. Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
*Please note: If you are unable to submit your friend’s name, it means they have already been nominated. However, it does not mean their date is confirmed. Check back with the person’s friend — the match that they have been nominated for may be denied. If the pairing is denied, you will be able to nominate them a second time. Please contact sao@carleton.edu with any questions.*
How will I learn who my date is?
If you’ve been set-up, you’ll receive an email with more detailed instructions on Thursday, February 12, the day before Date Knight. On Friday, you will receive name tags in your mailbox with pairings such as “Bagel looking for Cream Cheese.” At 7:00 p.m., you’ll meet in Sevy Great Hall and find your date using the matching name tags. If you have questions, email sao@carleton.edu or visit the the Student Activities Office (Lower Sayles).
