Join us for any or all of the virtual sessions below, designed to help you learn more about life at Lafayette. Whether you're curious about specific majors, classes, resources, clubs, or campus life, these sessions will help you feel more prepared and excited for the journey ahead!

All About Engineering

Wednesday, June 18, 2PM EST

Are you interested in studying engineering or curious about taking an engineering course as part of the Common Course of Study?  The Dean of Engineering will share more about engineering courses available to first-year students and highlight ways to explore engineering disciplines early. Bring all your questions to this moderated Q&A session!  Register HERE

All About Pre-Health Professions 

Monday, June 23, 3PM EST

At this session, we will offer a brief introduction to our HP Advising program, address common health professions school myths, and answer questions you might have for us.  Register HERE

All About Tutoring & Accessibility Services 

Wednesday, July 9, 3PM EST

Catch Up! Keep Up! Excel!  Come to this session to learn about the various campus peer tutoring and enrichment programs, how to connect with them, and the opportunity for leadership positions through employment.  We’ll also cover how to register with Accessibility Services for accommodations and explain how confidentiality and support planning works. Register HERE

What to Expect from Your FYS 

Wednesday, July 16, 12pm EST

Taught by faculty across the College, your FYS is the one course you have in common with everyone else in the first semester.  FYS topics vary by section, but  every FYS introduces students to college level reading and writing through exploration of a “big” question in the liberal arts and sciences.  Join this interactive session with FYS instructors to learn more about what to expect from your FYS experience and get answers to your questions about making the transition from high school to college reading and writing. Register HERE

Getting Involved

Thursday, July 31, 5pm EST

Join us for an engaging session designed to help you discover the many ways to get involved on campus! Hear from upperclass students as they share their personal experiences, tips for getting started, and how campus involvement has shaped their college journey. Register HERE

Curious about Black Diaspora Student Life at Lafayette?

WEdnesday, August 6, 6pm est

Hosted by Dashawn Sheffield, President of the Association of Black Collegians (ABC), in partnership with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity (OID), this informal Zoom session is designed for incoming students who want to learn more about Black student life at Lafayette.

Whether you’re interested in getting involved, learning about campus events, or just want to hear what it’s like to navigate your first year, we’re here for you!

We’re so excited to welcome you to Lafayette and can’t wait to meet you in person. In the meantime, join us to ask questions, connect with student leaders, and get a feel for the community that’s waiting for you. Register HERE

Getting to know the Lafayette LGBTQIA+ Community

Monday, August 11th, 11am est

Hosted by LGBTQIA+ student group OUT President Avani Sukhtankar and VP Alexis Martinez in collaboration with the Gender & Sexuality Programs Office this informal Zoom session is designed for incoming students who want to learn more about queer student life at Lafayette.

Whether you’re interested in getting involved, learning about campus events, or just want to hear what it’s like to navigate your first year, we’re here for you.

We’re so excited to welcome you to Lafayette and can’t wait to meet you in person. In the meantime, join us to ask questions, connect with student leaders, and get a feel for the community that’s waiting for you. Register HERE

Questions?

Vanessa Pearson, Director of Student Involvement

610-330-5031, orientation@lafayette.edu