Welcome to Lake Forest College!
We are excited to welcome you to campus this spring! Mark your calendars to attend the 2025 New Student Orientation (NSO), the College's required orientation for all new students.
NSO is designed to help you meet other Foresters, discover campus resources, and give you just the right amount of information to help you navigate your transition into Lake Forest College with confidence.
Important Dates
New Student Orientation
Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 12, 2025
New Student Orientation - Parent Programming
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Scroll down for the Parent's Schedule.
New Student Orientation Schedule For Students
Saturday, January 11
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. - New Student Orientation Check In
Stop by the Leadership Lounge to check-in, pick up orientation materials, and get free Lake Forest College swag.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Welcome Lunch
Ed Whipple, Interim Vice President for Campus Life, will host a casual welcome for students, parents, and family members. Remarks will also be delivered by Tara Natarajan, Krebs Provost/Dean of the Faculty and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
1:30 - 3 p.m.: Student Session - Forester 101
Your Orientation Leaders will share information about campus life, involvement opportunities, and how to navigate campus.
3:10 p.m. - Navigating the Forest
Get tips and advice from current students on how to be successful at Lake Forest College. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
4:30 p.m. - Family Farewell
Parents, family members, and students will reunite in Calvin Durand Hall to pick up a Forester Goodie Bag before parting ways.
Sunday, January 12
8:30 - 9 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 - 9 a.m.: New Student Orientation Check-In
Any student who did not check in on Sunday can check in at this time and pick up Orientation materials before heading to the Welcome session.
9 a.m.: Welcome
9:15 - 10:20 a.m.: Forester 102
Your Orientation Leader will share student resources that will help you be successful from your first day of classes all the way to graduation.
10:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.: Campus Resources
Staff from the Library, Information Technology Services, the Center for Academic Success, and the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center will share information about campus resources that support your academic and career goals.
1 - 2:30 p.m.: Lunch and Trivia
This is your first social event at Lake Forest College! You will play a round of trivia with your fellow Foresters for a chance to win prizes!
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.: Faculty Panel
Meet a team of Lake Forest College professors to learn about the College's curriculum, academic expectations, classroom etiquette, and more.
3:30-4 p.m.: Orientation Group Meeting
Please check back for schedule updates. For New Student Orientation questions, please contact the Gates Center.
New Student Orientation Schedule For Parents
Saturday, January 11
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Welcome Lunch
Ed Whipple, Interim Vice President for Campus Life, will host a casual welcome for students, parents, and family members. Remarks will also be delivered by Tara Natarajan, Krebs Provost/Dean of the Faculty and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Parent Session - Campus Resources: Diversity, Community, and Wellness
A panel of staff from the Dean of Students Office, the Health and Wellness Center, the Gates Center, Public Safety, and Residence Life will share information about campus resources available to students and parents.
2:40 - 3:20 p.m.: Parent Session – Health and Wellness Center
Staff from the Health and Wellness Center will provide an overview of the resources and support offered by Counseling Services and the Health Center.
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Parent Session: Student Campus Resources: Academic and Career Services
Staff from the Center for Academic Success and the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center will share information about academic resources and career services.
4:30 p.m. - Family Farewell
Parents, family members, and students will reunite in Calvin Durand Hall to pick up a Forester Goodie Bag before parting ways.
Arrival Information
- Residential Students
- Look for an email from Residence Life with move-in information and instructions. You will have the options to move in on Friday, January 10th between 9am-5pm or Saturday, January 11th between 9-11am
- On Saturday, January 11th-Arrive at Calvin Durand Hall in the Mohr Student Center (Building #22 on the campus map) at 12:15 p.m. for New Student Orientation check-in.
- Commuter Students
- Arrive to campus on Saturday, January 11 at 11:30 a.m. Proceed to Public Safety (Building #41 on the campus map) to get your student ID. You can also purchase a parking permit from Public Safety, just follow the instructions listed here.
- Arrive at Calvin Durand Hall in the Mohr Student Center (Building #22) at 12:15 p.m. for New Student Orientation check-in. You can access the campus map here.
For Move In questions, please contact the Office of Residence Life.