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.

May

  • 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 5 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.
  • Receive your first addition of “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

  • Submit your medical forms, proof of health insurance, and emergency contact information.
  • Submit your final high school transcript to the Office of Admissions.
  • If you included standardized testing in your application and self-reported your scores, submit the official test results to the Office of Admissions.
  • 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.
  • Read more about paying your bill.

July

  • Receive your housing assignment.
  • Start gathering your stuff for college: sheets, towels, notebooks, toiletries, decor, etc.
  • Receive an invitation to join your orientation GroupMe from your LEO.
  • In late July, activate your Handshake account through Gateway Career Center to access information regarding on-campus and work-study positions, Engineering Studies 101, and Gateway Career Center programs.
  • Be on the lookout in your Lafayette email account for your tuition bill.

AUGUST

  • In early August, receive your preliminary class schedule and review with your faculty adviser. Order textbooks/required course materials.
  • Review the move-in email from Residence Life and sign up for an arrival time.
  • Pay your tuition bill by August 1, 2024.
  • Join us on campus as a Lafayette Leopard and begin your journey with Orientation on Aug. 22, 2024!
  • First day of class: Aug. 26, 2024!