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Named in honor of Evelyn M. Anderson, Class of 1921—a prominent research scientist who worked for both the National Institutes of Health and NASA—Carleton’s new Integrated Math and Science Center opened in fall 2019.
Burton Hall
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Regardless of whether or not you live in Burton Hall, you’ll surely find yourself here at some point. One of the oldest and most centrally located residence halls, it’s connected to Burton Dining Hall and Sayles-Hill Campus Center. Students often walk through “The Complex” to avoid the winter weather.
Dacie Moses House
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Sometimes, Carleton students crave a taste of home or a relaxing place to chill. Dacie Moses House always offers an open door and a fully stocked fridge. Visit any time to bake chocolate chip cookies, play board games, or relax on the couch. Every Sunday the students who live and work at Dacie’s prepare a free brunch for everyone who stops by!
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Downtown Northfield
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Northfield is about a 5-minute walk from the center of campus. It’s full of cafés, restaurants, and stores that sell thrifted clothes, yarn, and even art supplies and decorations! Many students will go downtown to grab a bite to eat, study, or go shopping. In town, you’ll see fellow Carls, members of the Northfield community, and students of St. Olaf College.
The Bald Spot
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The Carleton experience starts and ends on our campus green, affectionately known as The Bald Spot. On your first day at Carleton, you’ll participate in a Frisbee toss on The Bald Spot and your college experience will wrap up in the same place with a commencement ceremony. In between, you’ll spend plenty of time here, relaxing and talking with friends, playing broomball or ice skating in the winter, and, more than likely, throwing a Frisbee (a sport in which Carleton club teams excel, regularly competing for, and winning, Division I and Division III national championships.) As an alum, you’ll return to The Bald Spot to reconvene with friends for reunion, and make memories anew.
Sayles-Hill Campus Center
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Want to grab a coffee, a snack, or a study spot? Need to check your mail or pick up supplies from the bookstore? Meeting a friend for a club or a game of pool? Chances are, you’re heading to Sayles—the center of everyday student life and events like Mid-Winter Ball. Whether you’re looking for lunch on-the-go or late night french fries, you’ll find it at Sayles, then probably run into a friend or three.
Dorm Room
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Welcome home! First-year dorm rooms are usually doubles or triples, with singles and suites available for upperclass students. Between the beds, desks, and shelves, there’s plenty of space for sleeping, studying, and storing your stuff. Dorm rooms are also a great place to hit it off with your roommate or invite other friends over! Each floor features a kitchen and a lounge, and Resident Assistants coordinate events for their residents, from fall apple picking to winter sledding to weekly brownie study breaks.
Kracum Hall
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Each term, hundreds of Carleton students take music lessons, play in ensembles, or sing in a cappella groups—all of which perform in this 400-seat state-of-the-art concert hall opened in 2017. In such a grand environment, it’s hard not to feel like a virtuoso. And if you’re more of an audience member, come relax in the comfy seats while you enjoy any number of concerts by visiting artists and your friends alike.
Weitz Atrium
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The Weitz Atrium always has something going on; you’ll see students studying, faculty and community members holding meetings or just grabbing a bite from the Weitz Café!
The Weitz Center for Creativity has a range of resources that are sure to spark one's imagination. Perlman Teaching Museum hosts public programs, curatorial seminars, as well as student-run and curated exhibitions. Other features of the Weitz include a 250-seat performance theater, performance dance studios, a 250-seat cinema, two video production studios, thirteen individual musical instrument practice rooms, teaching studios and more. The possibilities for creation in the Weitz are truly endless!
Lilac Hill Townhomes
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A key component of the College’s existing strategic plans, the multi-year, phased Student Life and Housing Plan will improve the student residential experience, create more equity in student housing, establish Black and multicultural centers, and invest in a new Student Health and Counseling Center to better support students’ mental and physical wellness. A key feature of the housing plan is a new zero-carbon townhouse community, Lilac Hill, which opened in fall 2024 adjacent to the college’s 800-acre arboretum.
Chapel Interior
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Built in 1916, Skinner Memorial Chapel is the most prominent building on campus. Every Friday Carls and community members gather in the chapel for Convocation. Students can request speakers who they think would spark curiosity and conversation. The Chapel also hosts religious services and interfaith social justice meetings. More information available here.
Lawrence M. Gould Library
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The Laurence McKinley Gould Library—or Libe for short—is beloved by Carleton students. Used (obviously) as a place to study for exams and write papers, it’s also a social space for students to gather with friends. Professors hold classes and office hours here, and guests often give academic talks in the Libe’s athenaeum.
Mini Bald Spot
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The Mini Bald Spot lies between four residence halls and a dining center, making it a bit of a student hub. The newest of these residential halls, Cassat Hall and James Hall, were constructed in 2008 and are LEED Gold–certified. The Language and Dining Center (LDC) houses Carleton’s 10 language departments, as well as East Dining Hall. You’ll often see languages and dining converge at designated tables where students enjoy their meals while conversing in a given non-English language. These language skills serve Carleton students well on a variety of off-campus study programs, including many led by Carleton professors..
Arboretum
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One of the most beloved parts of campus is Carleton's 800-acre arboretum, home to 15 miles of trails perfect for hiking, running, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and so much more.
Hasenstab Political Science Hall
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Thanks to a generous gift from Michael Hasenstab ’95 and his wife, Mary Ann, Old Music Hall was refurbished and repurposed into Hasenstab. After a top-to-bottom makeover, the building is now home to the political science and international relations department.
Recreation Center
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Carleton's Rec Center is free for all students and is a popular place to take a break from studying. It contains a fitness center with an array of cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights, the fieldhouse track, four fieldhouse courts (alternately used for basketball, volleyball, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, indoor soccer, and batting practice); as well as a climbing wall and racquetball courts. You can also borrow recreational gear, such as basketballs, squash rackets, and Nordic skis. Learn more about the various athletic opportunities available at Carleton here.
Art Room
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This room is located in Boliou, which hosts the Art & Art History Departments. This is where many Studio Art classes are taught. It has metalsmithing and woodworking tools, a pottery studio, and a number of open spaces designed to spark creativity. This building offers a beautiful view of Lyman Lakes and the Arboretum. Its massive windows bring in lots of sunlight, a great addition in the winter months. Learn more about Art and Art History at Carleton here.
Language and Dining Center
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LDC houses all of our language departments, as well as East Dining Hall. It's a great location to share a meal, as most departments hold lunch tables focused on speaking practice at least once or twice a week in the dining hall!
Career Center
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Every Carl visits the Career Center to bridge their college experience with the outside world. Whether you’re looking for an externship, internship, your first full-time job, or the perfect graduate school, the Career Center staff is there to help. They host workshops, connect students with alumni, and provide transportation to job fairs. Student Career Assistants (SCAs) even lead one-on-one sessions to support their peers in every step of the job search.
Laird Stadium
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Laird Stadium is the location of a number of sports activities throughout the year. In the fall, the football team plays and practices here, and competes in an annual rivalry game against St. Olaf College. Laird Stadium also includes an eight-lane, 400-meter all-weather track and field facility, and has been the site for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships three times. Indoor training spaces for Carleton’s men’s and women’s golf programs are also contained within Laird Stadium.
