In order to host a guest in your room, your guest needs to first register themselves with the College. They can do so by filling in their information, including their vehicle information, on this form. Once registered, you will be able to search them in the Housing Portal and create a virtual Residence Life Guest Pass for them. All guests must be registered and have an active virtual Residence Life Guest Pass.
Steps to Create a Virtual Residence Life Guest Pass
- Your guest registers themselves with the College using the Visitor Registration Portal.
- Any guest parking a car on campus must input their vehicle information here. Once your guest completes their registration, they will be prompted to verify their registration by clicking a link sent to their email.
- Once they confirm their registration, you’ll be able to search for them in our Housing Portal! Please note that your guests mobile phone number will be their main identifier.
- You create a virtual Residence Life Guest Pass. Log on to the Housing Portal select Residence Life Guest Pass.
- From this new menu, you’ll be able to see all active, upcoming, and expired passes. To create a new pass, select that option and then search for your guest by their phone number.
- Once found, select whether this guest needs a day or overnight pass, adjust the dates to match your guest’s arrival and departure; leave the default times as they are. Review and agree to the visitor policy information and then select Create Visitor Pass.
- Your guest will receive a text message at the number they’ve entered confirming that their guest pass has been created.
As you consider hosting guests this academic year, please remember:
- Guests may only be hosted up to 72 hours per month (or 3 overnights)
- All roommates must consent for a guest to stay in the room
- You are responsible for the behavior of your guest and may be held responsible if your guest violates any College policy
- Residence Life staff, including Residence Directors and Resident Assistants, and Public Safety Officers may ask to see your guest’s virtual Residence Life Guest Pass at any point during your guest’s visit to verify their identity
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my guest doesn’t receive an email confirmation link or the link doesn’t work?
Please check your email’s spam/junk folder as the automated message may have accidentally been screened. If your guest receives their link and it doesn’t work, you may email reslife@lakeforest.edu and we will work with your guest to ensure they’re registered appropriately.
What time do I need to have my guest registered by?
Your guest can register themselves at any time with the College by following this linkand completing the registration form. Remember that guests must confirm their registration once their form is submitted. We ask that your virtual Residence Life Guest Pass be created at least 24 hours in advance of the visit.
Do I have to register my guest if they don’t have a car?
Yes. It’s important for campus safety and security that all guests are registered with the College.
What happens if I don’t register my guest?
If you host a guest without registering them, you may be referred through the College’s conduct process.
Does this mean I can’t host someone more than three times a month?
You may only host guests up to 72 hours a month, which is three overnight visits per month. You may host more than one guest at a time; please be mindful of your room’s capacity. For a full explanation of our guest policy, please review the Student Handbook online at www.lakeforest.edu.
Are other Lake Forest College students considered guests?
While other residential students do not need to be registered as a guest, you should always have the consent of your roommate before inviting someone else to the room. Commuting Lake Forest College students are considered guests to the residence halls and should be registered as outlined.
Additional Questions? Please contact reslife@lakeforest.edu.