Next Steps as a Leopard

We know that once you've enrolled you're anxious to know what's next. Relax, enjoy senior year, and graduate from high school! But if you want a peek at what to expect now that you're an enrolled Lafayette Leopard, take a look.

January 2025

February 2025

  • Approach your final year of high school with the same strength and busto that made us want you as a Leopard!
  • Be on the look on for an e-mail invitation to a second virtual event for those admitted Early Decision.

March 2025

  • Late March the registration for our accepted student events will open. Be on the lookout for an email reminder.

April 2025

  • Join us on April 6 for our signature accepted student event XLC: Experience Lafayette College. Registration opens in late March.
  • If you’d like a more intimate experience, Fridays at Lafayette are a great way to see a day in the life of a student at Lafayette. Registration opens in late March.

May 2025

  • By May 1, enroll at Lafayette College! If you’re an Early Decision student complete this step by January 5 for Early Decision I or March 1 for Early Decision II.
  • In early May, receive your Lafayette NetID and access to your Lafayette email account. All communications going forward will be sent to that address.
  • Read “First Things First,” our weekly email newsletter to incoming students.
  • Take placement exams.
  • Submit your housing form, religious identity survey, and dietary restrictions.
  • Apply for the Landis Center for Community Engagement’s Pre-Orientation Service Program (POSP) if you are interested in participating.
  • To establish disability and initiate the request process for academic, dining, and/or housing accommodations, contact Accessibility Services.

June

  • Get excited about classes. Complete your course preference survey.
  • Submit your medical forms, proof of health insurance, and emergency contact information.
  • Send your your final high school transcript to the Office of Admissions. You should also submit official test results if you self-reported them as part of your application.
  • Connect with your Leo (“Lafayette Extended Orientation” leader)—they’ll be reaching out to you via email and can help answer questions as you transition over the summer.

July

  • Watch for your tuition bill and be sure to pay it by Aug. 1.
  • Get pumped when you receive your housing assignment.
  • Start gathering your stuff for college: sheets, towels, notebooks, toiletries, decor, etc.
  • Join your orientation GroupMe chat.
  • In late July, activate your Handshake account  for on-campus work and work-study positions, Engineering Studies 101, and Gateway Career Center programs.

AUGUST

  • Pay your tuition bill by August 1, 2024.
  • In early August, receive your preliminary class schedule and review with your faculty adviser.
  • Order textbooks and required course materials.
  • Look out for your move-in email and sign up for an arrival time.
  • Join us on campus as a Lafayette Leopard and begin your journey with Orientation
  • First day of class: Aug. 25, 2025!