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.
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.
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!