Carleton College Campus Map (2025-2024)
Welcome to the Carleton College Campus Map, your guide to navigating our campus in Northfield. This resource helps locate academic buildings, residential halls, and athletic facilities.
Key landmarks include the Laurence McKinley Gould Library near the center of campus, the Weitz Center for Creativity to the south, and the expansive Bald Spot, a central quad connecting many academic and residential buildings.
Carleton College Campus Map 2025
This map displays the primary academic, residential, and student life facilities for Carleton College. Use it to find walking routes between buildings, locate accessibility entrances, and understand the overall layout of the campus, from the Recreation Center in the north to the residential halls along Division Street.
Printable Carleton College Campus Map PDF 2025
Access the printable PDF version of the Carleton College Campus Map for offline reference. This file is ideal for campus tours, event planning, or as a convenient guide while on campus.
Carleton College Parking Map 2025
This map details parking availability across campus. It identifies lots designated for visitors, faculty/staff, and students, as well as accessible parking spaces near main building entrances.
Carleton College Campus Guide
This guide provides context for the campus map, expanding on the spatial relationships between key buildings, landmarks, and campus zones.
Campus Layout & Landmarks
The campus is organized with a central academic core surrounding the Bald Spot. Key academic buildings like Olin Hall of Science and Leighton Hall are located here, with the Skinner Memorial Chapel to the south. The Weitz Center for Creativity sits at the southern edge near Third Street, while the Laurence McKinley Gould Library anchors the academic area near Lyman Lakes.
Walking Routes & Accessibility
Pedestrian walkways connect all major buildings. Paved paths circle the Bald Spot and provide clear routes from the residential halls on the south and west sides of campus to the central academic buildings. The map legend indicates accessible entrances, elevators, and restrooms for all major facilities.
Parking & Entrances
Visitor parking is available in designated lots, with primary access from Highway 19 and Division Street. Most academic and residential buildings have adjacent parking lots, though many are permit-based. Refer to the specific Parking Map for detailed visitor and permit-regulated areas.
Transit & Getting Here
Carleton College is located in Northfield, accessible via Highway 19. The main campus entrances are along College Street and Division Street. The campus layout is pedestrian-focused, with most academic and residential facilities located within a compact walking area.
Dorms & Student Housing
Carleton is a residential campus with numerous residence halls. These include Burton Hall, Davis Hall, and Severance Hall near the academic core, and Cassat Hall, James Hall, and Nourse Hall located east of the main quad. Student interest houses are located along Division Street and Second Street.
Dining & Student Life
The Sayles-Hill Campus Center, located just west of the Bald Spot, is a primary hub for student life and includes the Sayles-Hill Café. Major dining halls are located in Burton Hall and the Language & Dining Center, providing convenient options for students across campus.
Older Carleton College Campus Maps
This archive provides access to previous versions of the Carleton College Campus Map. These maps are useful for historical reference and to see how the campus has evolved over time.
Carleton College Campus Map 2024
FAQ
Is Carleton College a hidden ivy?
Carleton College is often referred to as a “Hidden Ivy” due to its academic excellence, selective admissions, and strong liberal arts focus. While not part of the Ivy League, it offers an Ivy-caliber education and is highly respected among top-tier U.S. colleges.
Is Carleton College an elite school?
Carleton College is considered an elite liberal arts college in the United States. It consistently ranks among the top liberal arts institutions due to its academic rigor, high graduation rates, selective admissions, and strong faculty engagement in undergraduate teaching.
What is Carleton College best known for?
Carleton College is best known for its rigorous liberal arts education, strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching, and high placement rates into graduate programs. It is also recognized for its collaborative academic culture, low student-to-faculty ratio, and vibrant campus community.
What religious affiliation is Carleton College?
Carleton College has no formal religious affiliation. Although it was founded by the Congregational Church in 1866, it now operates as a secular liberal arts college that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity and academic freedom.
