Lafayette College First Year Student Guide 2016

Hello and Welcome
to Lafayette College!
As the First-Year Class Dean, it is my distinct pleasure to provide you with the
2016 New Student Welcome Guide. In it, you will find a concise list of things
that will ensure your smooth transition into your first semester at Lafayette
College, as well as a sampling of many resources available to you as you
embark on your journey. At Lafayette, we encourage you to “make big use of
big resources,” and I hope this guide will be an effective tool to help you do
that. The strength of a degree from Lafayette is rooted in the wide array of
experiences you will have during your time here. I encourage you to challenge
yourself to try new things and explore outside your comfort zone. Opportunities
abound at Lafayette, and it is up to you to make the most of them. Cur Non?
Sincerely,
Brandon D. Morris
First-Year Class Dean of Advising and
Co-Curricular Programs and Fellowship Advis0r
2 YOUR FIRST YEAR ON THE HILL 2015-2016
SUMMER TO-DO CHECKLIST
MAY
…… Fall course registration opens May 16
…… Check personal email for Lafayette ID/Password by May 19
JUNE
…… Receive Housing Preference Survey via Lafayette College email address (approx. June 1)
…… Disability Services accommodation requests due by June 1
…… Register for POSP (optional by June 3)
…… Submit Housing Preference Survey by June 15
…… Meal plan selection is due by June 15
…… Enter your emergency contact in Banner before June 30
JULY
…… Bailey Health Center forms due by July 15
AUGUST
…… Finish summer reading
…… Receive housing and roommate assignments via Lafayette email (Aug. 1)
…… Tuition payment due by August 3
…… Receive move-in schedule and arrival instructions via Lafayette email (approx. Aug. 15)
…… Textbook reservation due Aug. 19
…… International student move-in Aug. 21
…… Complete part 1 of the Alcohol.edu survey by Aug. 25
…… Arrive for First-Year Move-in Aug. 26
…… Participate in First-Year Orientation Program Aug. 26-28 (mandatory)
…… First day of classes is Aug. 29
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WHAT TO BRING TO LAFAYETTE
LINENS
…… Pillows
…… Extra-long twin bed sheets (36” x 80”)
…… Mattress pad/foam (7” deep)
…… Blanket/comforter
…… Towels/washcloths
GROOMING/PERSONAL NEEDS
…… Shower caddy
…… Shower flip flops
…… Bathrobe
…… Toiletries
…… Medications
LAUNDRY
…… Laundry bag /basket
…… Detergent/fabric softener
…… Dryer sheets
…… Stain remover
…… Iron with auto shut-off/ironing board
…… Drying rack
…… Clothes hangers
…… Sewing kit
CLEANING SUPPLIES
…… Trash can
…… Broom/hand vacuum
…… Dishwashing items
…… Dusting materials
…… Cleansers
…… Paper towels
…… Cleaning wipes
PERSONAL INFORMATION
…… Drivers License/State-issued identification
…… Passport
…… Social Security Card
…… Health Insurance Card
…… Bank account information
…… Debit/Credit card
STUDY
…… Surge protector
…… Calendar/personal agenda
…… Backpack/book bag
…… Decorations
…… Rug
…… Bulletin board/pushpins
…… Curtains (on tension rod only)
…… Wall posters
…… Photographs
…… 3M Command Tack (for anything to be hung up)
ENTERTAINMENT
…… Television
…… Video games
…… Music/movies
…… Bicycle
…… Sports equipment
…… Board games/playing cards
MISCELLANEOUS
…… Alarm clock
…… Mini-fridge or Microfridge (College rental)
…… Fan
…… Batteries
…… Phone/laptop chargers
…… Rain gear (umbrella, boots)
…… Flashlight
…… Eating/cooking utensils
…… Can opener
…… Batteries
…… First aid kit
…… Storage bins, foot lockers, trunks
PLEASE DO NOT BRING
…… Candles
…… Incense
…… Electric blankets
…… Electric cooking appliances
…… Electric heaters
…… Pets
…… Weapons of any kind
…… Desk lamp (no halogen bulbs)
…… Computer
…… Ethernet cord
…… School supplies (pens, highlighters, stapler, scissors, tape, envelopes)
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Please see Housing Contract and Code of
Student Conduct for complete description
of policies pertaining to prohibited items.
HELLO, AND WELCOME TO LAFAYETTE COLLEGE! You have officially transitioned from
the Office of Admissions to the Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs. This moment
signifies your matriculation into the College and is the first of many personal milestones you
will experience over the next few years.
This message contains a great deal of important information regarding tasks you will need
to complete prior to the start of the fall 2016 semester. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help.
YOUR GUIDE FOR THE SUMMER AND BEYOND
The First-Year Enlightenment (FYE) website (fye.lafayette.edu) is your hub for all sorts of pertinent information,
including answers to frequently asked questions and information on academic advising and campus life resources. The
FYE site also contains a link to the First-Year Registration site, which is your gateway to first-semester course selection.
Be sure to check the site regularly for updated information about the August Orientation Program, reserving textbooks,
and other important information. In addition, please be sure to “like” our Advising site on Facebook (Advising at
Lafayette College) and follow us on Twitter (Lafayette Advising); our social media sites are great repositories for
information as well as central locations to ask questions about courses, policies, and campus life in general.
COURSE EXPLORATION AND REGISTRATION
From the FYE site, you will find a REGISTER link that takes you to fyreg.lafayette.edu; this registration site is dedicated
to helping new students choose and submit first-semester course selections. You should begin exploring the site
now to understand your course options and to take online placement exams in mathematics, chemistry, and foreign
languages. Online course registration will be available from May 16 through June 10, but you should begin exploring the registration site immediately.
ORIENTATION THEME AND SUMMER READING
At Lafayette, we try to orient you to our intellectual community by introducing you to
conversations and debates that will be occurring on campus through a common summer
reading. This year’s reading, written by author Ta-Nehisi Coates is a memoir of written letters to his son, portraying his own experience in the evolution of race. Please purchase a copy of
Between The World And Me (ISBN: 978-1925240702) and start enjoying it! During Orientation
and beyond, you will engage in conversations with peers, Lafayette faculty, and Easton
community members to discuss the novel and explore the relevance of a liberal arts education in today’s world.
PUBLICITY
Please take a moment to complete the brief form regarding publicity located at: fye.lafayette.edu/new. Completing this
online form will give us permission to feature your academic achievements and activities — including dean’s list and
graduation announcements — through photos, videos, and stories on the College website, in College publications, and
through distribution to the news media. If you would prefer not to be included in College stories, images, or in media
releases, please check the “No Publicity” box. If “No Publicity” is not checked, this will signify that you are authorizing
our normal publicity procedures. You may change your instructions regarding publicity at any time by calling Brenda
Jocsak at (610) 330-5121 or emailing [email protected].
LAFAYETTE ACCOUNT
• You are required to enter your emergency contact information into Banner Self Service by June 30: bannerselfservice.lafayette.edu
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FALL COURSE REGISTRATION
• Open May 16–June 10 | fyreg.lafayette.edu
HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN SURVEY
• You will receive information/instructions to your Lafayette email account about how to complete your housing in early June from the Office of Residence Life. For general information regarding housing, please visit fye.lafayette.edu/residence-life.
• You will receive information/instructions to your Lafayette email account about how to choose your dining plan. For general information regarding the various types of meal plans, please visit fye.lafayette.edu/life/meal-plans.
DISABILITY SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS
• Individuals who experience a specific disabling condition that is eligible for reasonable accommodation under the
Americans with Disabilities Act, Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
or other relevant legislation should submit appropriate documentation directly to the Disability Services Coordinator
in the Academic Tutoring and Training Information Center (ATTIC) for consideration of accommodations and/or
services that can be provided by the College. Disability accommodation requests are accepted on an ongoing basis, however for full consideration, housing accommodation requests should ideally be made by May 15, while academic and dining accommodation requests should be made by June 1. This will ensure adequate time for review of substantiating documentation and allow for appropriate planning of accommodations.
• Disability services information: attic.lafayette.edu/disability-services
BAILEY HEALTH CENTER FORMS
• Due July 15 | lafayette.medicatconnect.com
• Those who experience significant or severe medical conditions that do not rise to the level of a disability as defined
by the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet still require consideration, should note this condition, as well as any
specific needs that this medical condition necessitates, within their medical history forms to be submitted to Bailey
Health Center. Requests that are not received by the deadline established by the health center may not be fulfilled
prior to the start of the new semester.
TUITION PAYMENT
• Due Wednesday, Aug. 3 | finadmin.lafayette.edu/information-for-students/student-fees-and-payments
TEXTBOOK RESERVATIONS
• Due Friday, Aug. 19 | fye.lafayette.edu/life/lafayette-college-store
FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION
• Move in Friday, Aug. 26, with orientation running Aug. 26-28 | fye.lafayette.edu/orientation
FIRST DAYS OF CLASSES
• First day of class: Monday, Aug. 29
• Classes in session for Labor Day
• Drop/Add deadline: Friday, Sept. 9
BREAKS DURING FALL SEMESTER
• Fall Break: Oct. 10–11
• Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 23–27
• See the Registrar’s website for academic calendars: registrar.lafayette.edu/additional-resources/academic-calendar-for-future-years
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Orientation Schedule 6
Parent Relations 7
ADVISING@LAFAYETTE Advising Network ATTIC Off-Campus Education 8
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LIVING@LAFAYETTE Housing Student Accounts and Billing Dining College Store 11
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CAMPUS LIFE@LAFAYETTE 14
Healthy Mind and Body
Bailey Health Center 14
Counseling Center 14
Alcohol and Other Drugs Services 15
Sexual Respect 16
Religious and Spiritual Life 17
Recreation Services 18
Live, Learn and Grow
Dean of Students Students’ Responsibilities and Rights Residence Life Connected Communities Program Student Leadership and Involvement Athletics Intercultural Development International Students Gender and Sexuality Programs 19
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Getting Around and Staying Safe
Public Safety 27
VOLUNTEER@LAFAYETTE 28
Landis Outreach Center 28
Greening Lafayette 29
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER LAFAYETTE
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Health and Pre-Law Professions 30
Career Services 31
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ORIENTATION@LAFAYETTE
Orientation and Welcome Weeks
Orientation is a three-day experience that takes place just prior to the start of classes in the fall. Orientation will provide
new students with the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current student leaders and other new students at Lafayette. It
familiarizes them with our shared community and academic values and expectations, encourages them to understand
the importance of operating in Lafayette’s pluralistic and inclusive community, introduces them to resources that can assist them in making a successful transition to college life and instills in them an appreciation for the value of an academically rigorous and diverse community.
Our Orientation and Welcome Week Staff consists of 65 undergraduate students, all here to assist new students’
transition and feel connected to Lafayette College. These upper-level leaders will help students become familiar with
resources, support services and information that will foster success. Student staff give the inside scoop on how to
take advantage of what’s happening on campus. From basketball games to aerobic classes, libraries to research
opportunities, events to student organizations, these staff members teach you about Lafayette!
ORIENTATION SCHEDULES
International Student Orientation | August 21-25, 2016
A team of International Student Peer Advisers and professional staff will
ensure a smooth arrival and transition to living in the United States. We will pick students up at a designated airport, offer shopping trips,
complete necessary tasks, and provide information about academics, social life and food. Both international students and their roommates are encouraged to take part in this experience.
International Students’ Move-in | Sunday, Aug. 21
Roommates’ Move-in | Tuesday, Aug. 23
Domestic Roommates of International Students
If you are a domestic student and are matched with an international
roommate, you will be invited to move in prior to general orientation. Each roommate will participate in Lafayette’s international orientation for unique programming designed to help build cross-cultural friendships in a relaxed environment.
New Student Orientation | August 26-28, 2016
Welcome Weeks | August 29 — September 11, 2016
Visit the Orientation Schedule website (fye.lafayette.edu/orientation) for
details. You will also be given a copy of the schedule when you check into
your residence hall.
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5 WAYS TO MAKE FRIENDS
1. Orientation and Welcome
Weeks Make friends Explore Lafayette and Easton. Expand
your horizons. Live in the moment.
2. Commons Residence Hall Every Commons has a Commons
Council and Commons events.
3. J oin an Organization Don’t miss the Annual
Involvement Fair held during
the second week of classes.
4.Play Sports Register for an intramural sport
or join one of over 30 sports clubs.
Whatever your level of play,
there is a team for you.
4.Be Courageous Introduce yourself to the person
next to you. Try something new.
Take advantage of every opportunity.
Find your passions.
P arent Relations
At Lafayette, parents are important members of the Lafayette family. We believe parents play a vital role in their
student’s development and can assist in their success at college. With this in mind, we encourage parents to partner
with us. We strive to keep parents well-informed about the resources and programs on campus so they have the tools
to be an additional helpful resource to their student.
All parents of current students are members of the Lafayette Parent Association and have all of the services and events provided by the Office of Parent Relations available to them. Donna Krivoski, director of Parent Relations, serves as the liaison and advocate for parents and is their first line of contact for information and concerns. Email: [email protected] | Phone: 610-330-5040
PARENT EVENTS
• Parent Orientation (held on Move-in Day, Aug. 26)
• Family Weekend (Sept. 23-25)
• Regional College and Alumni Events
PUBLICATIONS
• Summer Information Packets (mailed in July)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR ALL PARENTS!
Complete the Family Information Form on the Families website located in the New Parents
section as soon as possible. POINT messages and move-in information will be emailed throughout summer as well as invitations and other information throughout the year.
• Parent Handbook
• Hill to Home (parent newsletter sent each semester)
families.lafayette.edu
• POINT (Parent Office Information News and Tips) emails
containing timely information, announcements, deadlines, events, or emergency bulletins
• Access to electronic news: Marquis Mailer (monthly email digest) and From the Hill (weekly stories about campus, events, students, and faculty)
• Lafayette magazine
• Parent website (families.lafayette.edu) Visit this site and become familiar with the links and information it contains. The website serves as a reference for parents all year.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• Parent Advisery Committee
• Departmental Volunteer Requests
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ADVISING@LAFAYETTE
Academic Advising Network
Lafayette is committed to helping students become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and mature members of our liberal
arts community. To that end, the College offers many resources and opportunities that span the campus. Learning
how to use what is available in order to define one’s academic and personal goals is a vital step to a student’s success
in a classroom, library, laboratory, residence hall, organization, and community project.
Each student has a team of advisers who are ready to assist; they include, but are not limited to:
• Faculty advisers for first- and second-year students and majors guide young scholars on their academic paths
through the Common Course of Study and departmental homes toward — where appropriate — postgraduate study.
• Class deans (deanofthecollege.lafayette.edu/advising-network/class-deans) in the Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs provide additional resources for students’ academic planning. They monitor academic
progress and serve as a vital link among students, faculty, and staff/administrative services across the campus.
• Resident advisers support the campus co-curricular learning outcomes by advising students in their residential communities.
• Career services advisers work with students as part of the nationally recognized Gateway Program to identify their
strengths and interests and to optimize career-building opportunities such as internships and externships.
• Peer mentors, tutors, and supplemental instruction leaders provide student-to-student academic support through the ATTIC.
• PARDners/Peer Advisers aim to assist students in their transition, development, and success at Lafayette College
from New Student Orientation through the end of their sophomore year as part of the Connected Communities
Program (CCP). The CCP will effectively engage students through programming, regular individual and group
interactions, and the formation of lasting community. PARDners are available to assist first-year students with online academic advising over the summer. Students should take advantage of opportunities to chat with upper-level student advisers in May and continue the conversation through the end of course registration in June. You will find the contact information for the peer advisers as well as information regarding their academic and co-curricular interests at fyreg.lafayette.edu/peer-advisers.
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Academic Tutoring and
Training Information Center
The Academic Tutoring and Training Information Center (ATTIC), located on the third floor of Scott Hall, provides
tutoring and academic support through a variety of programs designed to enhance students’ academic skills and
enrich their overall learning. Programs offered through the ATTIC include Supplemental Instruction (SI), Peer Tutoring, and Mentored Study Groups. In addition, the ATTIC houses the Disability Services Office and Student
Athlete Support program. Academic coaching and academic skill development also are provided by the center’s
professional staff. A primary goal of the support options available through the ATTIC is the development and enhancement of meta-cognitive skills so that students are able to address future challenges to their learning.
Supplemental Instruction Leaders will be introduced in classes that offer this support option during the first week of class. Be sure to let your SI leader know the best times for him or her to hold sessions.
Requests for peer tutoring can be made starting the second week of the semester and are accepted until the 13th week of the semester.
Students who experience disabilities should provide documentation as soon as possible, (10-12 weeks prior to the
start of orientation is preferable). Documentation should specifically state a diagnosis and anticipated impact of the
disability within the college environment, as well as types of accommodations that could help mitigate the impact of the disability. Questions and documentation should be submitted to Rebecca Brenner, MSW, coordinator for
Disability Services, by email: [email protected] or by phone: 610-330-5098.
Student athletes should keep an eye out for information regarding New Student-Athlete Orientation, which is typically
scheduled to take place during the first two weeks of classes. This meeting will go over student-athlete structured
study obligations and provide new student athletes with an opportunity to meet with their peer mentor. Dana Filchner,
associate director of the ATTIC and coordinator for Student-Athlete Academic Support, is available to address
questions regarding academic enrichment and support for student athletes by email: [email protected] or by phone: 610-330-5098.
Are you a competent student who could use some extra cash? The ATTIC is one of the largest student employers on campus and offers ongoing training sessions for those interested in becoming a peer tutor or SI Leader. Check the ATTIC’s website at the beginning of the semester, attic.lafayette.edu, for updated information on training and programs and services offered through the ATTIC.
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I nternational and Off-campus Education
STAFF: D
irector: Dr. Gisella Gisolo, [email protected], 610-330-5262 Assistant: Maureen Banas, [email protected], 610-330-5918 Adviser: Kaitie Brown, [email protected], 610-330-3270
450+ Lafayette students study off campus each year! (Among top 20 institutions in our category in official Open Doors report)
SIX THINGS TO DO IF YOU PLAN TO STUDY ABROAD:
1. Visit the Lafayette website: studyabroad.lafayette.edu
2.Attend a mandatory Get Started session (details on website)
3. Attend a Study Abroad Fair (typically scheduled during the second week of fall semester only)
4.Schedule a one-on-one advising appointment with the Study Abroad Adviser, Kaitie Brown
5. Talk with your professors and academic adviser
6.Start your planning as soon as possible!
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Short-term programs:
Interim programs (January and May/Summer terms):
Long-term programs:
Semester-long faculty-led (4 programs, 2 of which are for engineers):
• Faculty-led, 3-8 weeks in length (1-2 credits)
• London, UK, and San Jose, Costa Rica (fall)
• Destinations may vary every year
• A “signature” Lafayette model
• Limited spots available
• Advantages: Lafayette resident director, strong partnership with host institutions, competitive cost/benefit
• Registration: Sept. 10ish every year (works like registration for ANY other course)
• Dedicated financial aid pool
• Marquis Scholars receive $4,000 award toward one interim program
• Open to first-year students
• Madrid, Spain, and Bremen, Germany (for engineers only)
Semester or year with a third-party program provider:
• Long list of affiliated programs all over the world
• Credits AND grades transfer back to Lafayette
• Financial aid “travels” with students
• Costs may vary (financial agreements: Lafayette tuition or higher + host institution housing fee; airfares and visa expenses, etc.)
We Hope to See You in Our Office (Pardee 121-123-125) Soon!
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First-Year Housing
LIVING ON CAMPUS
A huge benefit of attending a residential college like Lafayette is that living on campus with your classmates
and friends affords countless opportunities for both intellectual and social development. Much of your outof-classroom time will be spent in your residence hall. Your room will become your study space, your center
for communications, and your social scene. By living on campus, you will engage in the sharing of knowledge
without even thinking about it. For example, a casual exchange in the hallway with a floormate can teach you about customs and cultures other than your own.
LIVING WITH A ROOMMATE
There is value in learning to negotiate common living space with a roommate. We recognize that for some students this experience will be an adjustment from having their own room at home. Yet, sharing a living space will help you develop interpersonal skills that will be invaluable in the future. Roommates are encouraged to build their relationship through communication, open-mindedness, and compromise.
For more information and suggestions, see the “Living with a Roommate” page on the FYE website.
FIRST-YEAR HOUSING APPLICATION
Using your responses to the First-year Housing Application, the Office of Residence Life will place you with a compatible
roommate. Factors that are important for a successful
roommate and hall community match include:
Sleep schedule and habits: How much sleep do you
need each night? Can you sleep with lights or noise?
Living habits: How do you want the room
to be used for socializing and study?
Room Organization: Do you prefer a room
that is neat and orderly?
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Instructions for completing the
First-year Housing Application will be sent to your Lafayette email approximately June 1. You will receive your room
assignment and roommate contact
information in early August.
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Student Accounts Office
Our office is responsible for the billing and collection of all student fees and charges, meal plan changes, and student
refunds. We can be reached by phone at 610-330-5145 or by email at [email protected].
STUDENT BILLING
Lafayette College issues electronic bills using the TouchNet system.
FALL 2016 SEMESTER
eBills Ready to View: early July 2016 Payment Due: Aug. 3, 2016
SPRING 2017 SEMESTER
eBills Ready to View: mid-December 2016 Payment Due: Jan. 4, 2017
Students will receive an email at their @lafayette.edu address when bills are ready to view.
AVAILABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Online Payment Plan through TouchNet Systems
• Wire transfer
• Online Payment through TouchNet Systems
• Paper check
Lafayette College does not accept credit card payments for tuition and fees.
HOW STUDENTS CAN ADD AN AUTHORIZED USER:
Only students have the ability to add authorized users to view their student bill or payment plan information. These steps will need to be followed for each Authorized User added. To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser released within the previous two years.
• Navigate to finadmin.lafayette.edu/pay-bill.
• Click on the red “STUDENT ACCESS” button.
• Students need to log-in using their Lafayette Single Sign-on credentials (Lafayette username and password).
• Login problems? Contact the Lafayette ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or at 610-330-5506.
• Click on “My Account.”
• Click on “Authorized Users.”
• Please read the disclaimer regarding your consent to authorizing access to your student financial records.
• Enter email address of intended Authorized User.
• Select to consent to additional options presented on the page. Select “Continue” to proceed.
• Please review terms and if agreeable, select “I Agree.” Select “Continue” to proceed.
• The Authorized User will then receive an e-mail notifying him or her of the ability to access TouchNet.
• Each Authorized User will be emailed credentials to access TouchNet.
• After an Authorized User is established, he or she can access can access TouchNet at finadmin.lafayette.edu/pay-bill and select the red “AUTHORIZED USER ACCESS” button.
FASTER REFUNDS
Student Financial Aid Refunds
Log into Banner Self Service at https://bannerselfservice.lafayette.edu using Lafayette username and password.
Select “Student Services & Financial Aid”, then “Student Account”, then “View and/or Pay Your Bill Online”, then “eRefunds” and enter appropriate information.
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You can learn about “meal exchange,”
“to go” containers, advance meal
ordering, as well as the Well-Being
Indicator®. dining.lafayette.edu
Dining Services
At Lafayette College, dining is integral to the residential college experience and
plays an important role in helping students make connections, form communities,
and learn from their food and consumption. As part of the College’s Connected Communities Program, Lafayette Dining Services provides more than nutritious and appetizing food. Dining Services works to provide students with a
variety of appealing, convenient, and healthy dining options for all palates, dietary restrictions, and allergy sensitivities.
Small, local farms are directly supported by Lafayette Dining Services and food is cooked from scratch. That means no
processed or canned foods and homemade dressing and sauces, including soups and stocks.
DINING OPTIONS
In total, there are six dining venues on campus with diverse menus for students available by using the Lafayette ID card. These cafés include:
Four retail locations:
• Gilbert’s Café located in Kirby House
Two dining halls providing
All-You-Care-To-Eat service:
• Skillman Café located in Skillman Library
• “Upper Farinon” located on the second floor of Farinon College Center
• “Lower Farinon” on the first floor of Farinon College Center
• Marquis Hall’s first floor
• Simon’s Café on the first floor of Kamine Hall
MEAL PLANS
Members of the Class of 2020 will be automatically assigned to the 20-Meals Per Week Plan that provides access to both dining halls and participation in meal allotments at the four retail locations. If desired, students may request instead the Unlimited Meal Plan that provides unlimited access to both dining halls by contacting Student Accounts (610-330-5145). Please note that the Unlimited Meal Plan cannot be used at the retail locations.
Both of the above meal plan options include $50 in Pard Card Dollars per semester. This portion of the meal plan is a prepaid cash balance account that allows purchases using the student ID card at dining locations on campus as well as at participating off-campus vendors.
College Store
The Lafayette College Store is owned and operated by Lafayette College. All proceeds support College facilities, operations and programs.
We are here to support the needs of our students and the entire
Lafayette community. We stock all the textbooks and academic
materials you will need for all your classes. We also carry a large
selection of Lafayette apparel and gift items.
We offer all students the convenience to charge purchases to their
Lafayette ID. If you use your student ID card to make a purchase, it will
appear on your College Student Account. Your College Store Account
will be activated July 1, 2016.
We also offer a free and convenient way to purchase all your textbooks. In July you will receive an email asking if you
would like to participate in our Textbook Reservation program. Once you submit your reservation, your books will be
charged to your student account and will be ready for pick-up at the College Store when you arrive, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016.
STORE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday Closed
SUMMER HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., PHONE: (610)330-5511, lafayette.edu/collegestore
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Bailey Health Center
| healthcenter.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5001
The staff at the Bailey Health Center knows how difficult it can be to make decisions, including ones about health and wellness. The staff are always willing to answer all of your questions and to make this process even more simple, we answered many of your questions on our website at healthcenter.lafayette.edu under
Frequently Asked Questions.
Our center requires much of the same documentation your family health provider may ask for, and these forms can
also be found on the website. It is important that all first-year students complete all of the required forms on or before
July 15, 2016 to make using the health services seamless. Below is a checklist of all of our required information and
forms, where they can be found, and what to do with them. I hope you find the time to peruse our website to see our
staff, hours and what services we can provide your student while on campus. Stay Healthy!
REQUIREMENT
Emergency
Notification Form
Health History Form
WHERE IT CAN BE FOUND
Physical Form
July 15, 2016
Lafayette.medicatconnect.com
…… Complete online
…… Submit
July 15, 2016
Lafayette.medicatconnect.com
…… Print out
…… Have family physician complete
…… Mail to Bailey Health Center healthcenter.lafayette.edu/health-forms
Immunization Record
Lafayette.medicatconnect.com
Insurance Information
& Waiver
DATE DUE
Lafayette.medicatconnect.com
Our Form MUST be
completed and signed
Our Form MUST be
completed and signed
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July 15, 2016
(address listed below)
…… Print out
…… Have family physician complete
…… Mail to Bailey Health Center
healthcenter.lafayette.edu/health-forms
…… Sign up or submit waiver online
…… Complete Insurance Information form Lafayette.medicatconnect.com
healthcenter.lafayette.edu/health-forms
and mail to Bailey Health Center
July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016
Counseling Center
counselingcenter.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5005 | Bailey Health Center, second floor
The Counseling Center provides individual and group counseling to help students meet the challenges they are likely to face during the next four years. Typical concerns that students seek help with are:
• Relationship problems
• Feeling anxious or unhappy
• Behaviors and habits that are interfering with one’s well-being and success
• Low motivation or uncertainty about goals and interests
Students may meet with a counselor for up to 15 sessions each
academic year. If students wish to meet with an off-campus mental
health professional, the Counseling Center can provide referrals in the Lehigh Valley. All contacts with counselors are confidential
under the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
About 40% of students seek
counseling at least once during
their four years at Lafayette.
QUICK FACTS
• All services are free.
• The center is open Monday–Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. for 50-minute appointments. 14 YOUR FIRST YEAR ON THE HILL 2016-2017
• Walk-in hours are available 10 – 11 a.m. and 3 – 4p.m. daily for urgent concerns.
AlcoholEdu for College
| aods.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5082 | Hogg Hall
Lafayette College is steadfast in its approach to reducing high-risk drinking among students and to ensure Lafayette is a safe and healthy environment for all students regardless of one’s choices. Lafayette implements and
assesses strategies, programs, and policies specifically aimed at reducing high-risk drinking — as well as underage
consumption — among Lafayette students. Lafayette uses measures that target education and outreach such as
student advocacy and peer education, and social programming, combined with continued enforcement of College
policy and Commonwealth law.
Because the implications of high-risk drinking at Lafayette are far-reaching and can have significant negative impacts
on the educational experience of all students, these efforts are critically important to the College’s mission.
ALCOHOL.EDU
Later this summer, you will receive information about completing two short online courses called AlcoholEdu and
Haven, the College’s introduction to issues of sexual assault and affirmative consent. Be on the lookout for that
message in early July and note that completion of these courses is required before move-in day. The due dates are
listed in the chart below.
ALCOHOLEDU FOR COLLEGE | COURSE OPENS JULY 20, 2015
Always sign in at: Lafayette’s AlcoholEdu portal at aods.lafayette.edu
Once at this website, use your Lafayette single
sign-on credentials to access AlcoholEdu
PART 1 DUE:
PART 2 DUE:
Aug. 25, 2016
Oct. 25, 2016
PASSING:
Minimum Exam
Score: 80%
L-DAPA — PEER EDUCATORS
Lafayette Drug and Alcohol Peer Advisers (L-DAPA) is a group of upper-level peer mentors who educate students and
help promote safe and responsible use by those who choose to use drugs and/or alcohol at Lafayette. L-DAPAs, as
they are called on campus, assist in fostering healthy living environments and work to promote responsible decisionmaking for students of legal age. Their slogan last year was “Keep It Social.” L-DAPAs are role models and mentors to
students who wish to learn more about the effects of alcohol or drugs on the mind and body. They offer educational
programs and other outreach activities to student organizations and living communities. L-DAPA’s programs educate
students on the risks of drinking and its negative implications as well as strategies students may employ to stay safe if
they choose to drink. Comprising a diverse background of majors, athletic affiliations, and co-curricular involvements,
L-DAPAs are prominent on campus and are always willing to engage in conversations about being social, making
informed and responsible choices, and staying safe.
GOOD SAMARITAN POLICY
The College’s Good Samaritan Policy is designed to encourage students to seek emergency assistance for themselves
or others if they have abused alcohol or other drugs, without fear of reprisal or disciplinary conduct outcomes.
Although the policy comes into play when emergency situations are occurring, the spirit of the Good Samaritan Policy
is to intervene before an emergency occurs. Students are in control of choices they make regarding alcohol and other
drugs and ways in which they support or disrupt others’ use. If students or others have consumed alcohol or other
drugs and are concerned for their own safety or that of their peers, the Good Samaritan Policy ensures they can call for help without formal College disciplinary action, provided the policy is not used repeatedly or flagrantly. The full Good Samaritan Policy is published in the College’s Student Code of Conduct.
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Sexual Respect
sash.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5082
HAVEN — UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL ASSAULT™
Higher education’s first online, population-level platform for sexual assault prevention, Haven relies on proven
prevention theories to help students understand the many aspects of sexual violence on college campuses. REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Some forms of sexual misconduct prohibited by college policies may also be crimes under Pennsylvania law. If you believe that you have been the victim of a crime, the College can assist you with reporting criminal activity to law enforcement authorities, or you may contact the Office of Public Safety directly, 24/7.
The College will respond to all incidents involving sexual misconduct through informal or formal mechanisms. To learn more or report an incident to the College, contact the Title IX and Equity Coordinator.
SASH ADVOCATES
SASH Advocates are members of the faculty and staff who are
trained to provide guidance and resource referral to those who
have experienced sexual violence or sexual harassment. SASH
Advocates are not fully confidential resources. For information
on confidential resources, see below.
A SASH Advocate can be reached 24/7 at 610-330-5964. To find out more about SASH Advocates and to see a list of current advocates, visit sash.lafayette.edu.
TITLE IX AND EQUITY COORDINATOR
Students or applicants for admission to Lafayette College who believe they have been discriminated against on the
basis of sex may file a complaint with the Title IX and Equity Coordinator. The Title IX and Equity Coordinator, in
consultation with other relevant administrators, will assist the complainant in identifying the appropriate Lafayette
College policy and grievance procedure to resolve the complaint in a prompt and equitable manner.
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Religious & Spiritual Life
religiouslife.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5959 | Farinon College Center
The College Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life works with students, faculty, and staff during times of grief and distress. Lafayette’s campus is interfaith and inclusive in nature. We are open to talk with anyone regarding
issues of religion, spirituality, grief, and other topics related to purpose, values, and life goals.
INTERFAITH COUNCIL
The Interfaith Council is an alliance of students and advisers from the religious life organizations and major religious
and spiritual traditions represented at Lafayette. The Council meets twice monthly to discuss programming ideas and issues affecting people of faith on campus.
FAITH ZONE
The Faith Zone program allows for individuals on campus to show they are allies of Religious and Spiritual Life by
attending a training session so they are more familiar with the religious diversity on our campus. If students have
questions about religious dietary restrictions or any other questions about how they can comfortably practice their
faith on campus, please call 610-330-5959.
TALL (TALKING ABOUT LOSS AND LIFE)
TALL is a space for students to meet and talk about issues of grief and loss. All students are welcome to gather and share support relating to issues of death, divorce, illness, and changes in life circumstances.
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Protestant Worship
Protestant worship is held on campus multiple times
during the school year. Please consult the campus
calendar for more information.
Catholic Mass
Catholic Mass is celebrated 5:30 p.m., every Sunday in Colton Chapel, when classes are in session.
Jewish Shabbat Services
On campus Shabbat Services are held 5 p.m., every Friday in Hillel House, 524 Clinton Terrace, when classes are in session.
Muslim Prayers
Lafayette is home to a vibrant Muslim Students
Association. Weekly prayers are held Fridays at the Easton
Mosque, transportation can be arranged for students who
wish to attend. A Muslim Prayer Room is maintained on
the lower level of Hogg Hall.
Buddhist Sitting Meditation
Lafayette faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well
as the public, are invited to participate in the Lafayette
sitting meditation group. The group meets weekly in
the Interfaith Chapel in Hogg Hall (usually on Tuesdays
at lunchtime; check the college calendar to confirm the
weekly schedule). A limited number of cushions are
available; please bring your own if you have one.
Yoga as a Spiritual Practice
Instructors guide students in discovering the real power of yoga, which is unleashed when we engage yoga not just as a set of postures but as a way of life.
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Recreation Services
recreation.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5770 | Kirby Sports Center
Our department provides exercise-centered experience within a safe environment and in a respectful atmosphere for participants of all ability levels.
GROUP FITNESS
View a schedule, read class descriptions, and register at: recreation.lafayette.edu/fitness/group.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
View a schedule and entry deadlines plus register at: recreation.lafayette.edu/intramurals. This is important if you
wish to win the McGaughey Cup Challenge, a year-long competition between the First-Year commons! Earn points
for commons affiliation based on entering, winning, and more: recreation.lafayette.edu/im-challenge.
OPEN RECREATION
You can choose to exercise on your own time in our state-of-the-art fitness center, on the racquet courts, on the
climbing wall, in the swimming pool, inside the soccer court, or on the basketball courts. There are plenty of ways to create your own Active.Social.Life!
SPORTS CLUBS
If you want something more competitive or a place to participate year-round, try sports clubs! There are 30 different opportunities. Read more and join at: recreation.lafayette.edu/sportsclubs.
EMPLOYMENT
Our department is one of the largest and most diverse employers on campus. Check out how to get involved working in the fitness center, in the pool, or officiating sports: recreation.lafayette.eduemployment.
Rec Services Is Social!
Mobile App: Search “Lafayette Recreation”
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Dean of Students
studentlife.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5082 | Hogg Hall
The dean of students is responsible for the well-being of students by providing exemplary programs and services
designed to enhance the overall student experience. While every first-year student is assigned an academic class dean
located in the Advising Programs Office, the dean of students is responsible for students’ residential, extracurricular,
social, recreational, and general student wellness.
The dean of students endeavors to enhance students’ academic and personal success by working closely with
students, faculty, and staff to create learning opportunities that integrate academic experiences with life outside the
classroom. Students are encouraged to contact the dean of students, who welcomes the opportunity to discuss
questions and concerns, academic or personal.
The dean of students is someone students can go to when they don’t know exactly where to turn, if they need help navigating the College, and/or have an idea to enhance the student experience.
Students’ Responsibilities and Rights
studentdevelopment.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5082 | Kirby House (Residence Hall)
Lafayette is deeply committed to promoting a strong sense of accountability to the community. Students, faculty, and staff contribute to this goal in numerous ways, including a collaborative student conduct process. The Office of Student Conduct partners with members of the faculty, students, and staff to facilitate a process that responds to violations of community standards. This process is designed to be equitable, engaging, and educational. Together, we can continue to nurture a safe and respectful environment conducive to individual and communal
success. With this goal in mind, all students should read the Student Code of Conduct, published on the College’s
website, prior to arriving on campus in August.
HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS
studentlife.lafayette.edu/student-handbook
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Residence Life
| reslife.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5335 | Farinon College Center
Residence Life manages a variety of living environments in which learning is supported and extended beyond the
classroom. Residence Life professional and student staff members offer programs, administer processes, and
provide services that promote the achievement of educational objectives and personal well-being, encourage
reasoned and ethical behavior, and foster understanding of the responsibilities that accompany living in a resident based academic community.
RESIDENT ADVISERS
Resident advisers (RAs) are the student staff members who are assigned to each residence hall floor or building.
RAs make the residence hall a vibrant and welcoming place to live, enhancing the educational experience and
contributing to their residents’ overall success and enjoyment at Lafayette. RAs are eager to help their residents by being an information resource, activities organizer, liaison to the Office of Residence Life, adviser, and friend.
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Community standards are mutually agreed upon expectations that guide our residential communities in maintaining
a safe and respectful environment in which all students are able to flourish as student-scholars. Residents help
establish these standards for their living environment, which may include the use of lounges and other common
spaces, cleanliness, and how community issues will be addressed. Students’ RA will help them and their hallmates
develop these standards and encourage discussion at monthly community meetings.
In addition to community standards established by students in each living area, all students are expected to
comply with the Introductory Statement of the Code of Conduct, Housing Contract, and Student Handbook.
RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL
Residence Hall Council (RHC) works to ensure that the Lafayette campus is a great place to live. Building and floor
representatives help to arrange social programs for their communities, serve as an advocate to Residence Life
staff to address any concerns, and recognize the efforts of other students and staff that contribute to a positive
experience at Lafayette. Because RHC is a residentially-based organization, it offers immediate leadership and
involvement opportunities to first-year students. RHC is also a great place to meet other students who are invested
in supporting a vibrant and welcoming campus community.
RESIDENCE HALL PROGRAMMING
Living on campus gives students countless opportunities to get to know others through programs planned by RAs
and the Residence Hall Council. Programming takes many forms (floor socials, trips to other campus events, and
educational bulletin boards), and all activities are designed to provide opportunities for personal learning and fun!
STALL TALK
Stall Talk is a monthly newsletter placed in residence hall restrooms that provides information about a wide range of
current events or pertinent campus topics. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own positions in relation to
each month’s topic and talk about this with their friends and floormates.
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Connected Communities Program
ccp.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5082 | Hogg Hall and Scott Hall
The Connected Communities Program is designed to connect students’ curricular, co-curricular, experiential, and residential experiences. Social and academic programs allow students to form close connections in residence
halls and classes.
New students are assigned to one of five Commons. Each Commons is comprised of a single or adjacent
residence hall(s) and serves as the foundation for students’ first-year community. Commons gather throughout
the year for special events and speakers, compete in first-year intramural sports, host socials for Commons
members, and form unique identities that facilitate formation of a connected community within the larger
Lafayette student community.
The Commons’ names derive from five ships on which the Marquis de Lafayette sailed to and from America in
his efforts to support America’s goal of independence by fighting alongside General George Washington in the
American Revolutionary War.
1776 The 19-year-old
Marquis de Lafayette
purchased and
outfitted La Victoire,
a small merchant ship,
in preparation for his
voyage to America.
1779 The Marquis
returned to France
on furlough on board
America’s newest and finest warship, the Alliance.
1780 Lafayette
boarded the handsome
new French frigate,
l’Hermione, for the
return trip to America.
1824 Arriving in New
York harbor on the
packet Cadmus to
a riotous welcome,
the Marquis returned
to America at the
invitation of Congress
for what became
known as his “Farewell
Tour of America.”
1825 The newly built
frigate Brandywine,
ordered by John Quincy
Adams in honor
of the Marquis de
Lafayette, sailed down
the Potomac for the
Marquis’ final return
voyage to France.
Which Commons will you call home?
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Student Leadership and Involvement
slp.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5335 | Farinon College Center
Benjamin Franklin said, “Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” We believe that’s true and recommend you EXPLORE the possibilities, get INVOLVED, CONNECT with your class, TRY new things, and leave YOUR mark!
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
TRY NEW THINGS
The Involvement Fair provides a venue for students to discover all the involvement opportunities available.
Student organizations and campus departments are
prepared to meet and greet students and share their
positive experiences about being involved. This is your chance to learn about student organizations and how you can become a member. There is something for everyone.
Campus events and programs provide a unique
opportunity to learn and grow outside the classroom.
Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing traditions, developing innovative programs, and focusing on social,
cultural, and global issues. Make sure you check out the
online campus calendar for up-to-the minute events.
GET INVOLVED
Lafayette boasts more than 100 opportunities for
students to become involved in an intensive co-curricular
experience through the Division of Campus Life. Academic honor societies, cultural and social
organizations, community outreach, arts programs, sports clubs, and living groups are just a sample of life at Lafayette.
CONNECT WITH YOUR CLASS
LEAVE YOUR MARK
Tell your story, be the change, create a legacy, and lead by example. Lafayette is the place where you can
make it happen! How will you leave your mark…
IT STARTS HERE…STUDENT LEADERSHIP
AND INVOLVEMENT
Student Leadership and Involvement promotes a diverse
and active lifestyle through opportunities for campus
leadership, involvement in clubs and organizations, and exploration of interests and issues.
Join your classmates for a special evening to celebrate
1,000 Nights to Graduation. This event is a Lafayette
tradition for first-year students only and one of many classwide events to celebrate the 185th class of Lafayette.
LafSync
| Lafsync.lafayette.edu
Life on the Hill starts here. Discover ways to get involved on campus
and find peers and friends. LafSync is a web-based community that
allows students to explore student involvement opportunities, stay
connected with news posts, and check out events on campus. CHECK OUT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
Academic and Pre-Professional / Arts / Class and College-Wide / Community Engagement / Cultural Fraternities and Sororities / Media and Publications / Peer Counseling and Peer Education / Recreation and Leisure / Religious and Spiritual / Residential Communities / Social Action, Government and Political
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Athletics
goleopards.com | 610-330-5470 | Kirby Sports Center
Lafayette Athletics, as a partner in the mission of the College, provides an incredibly effective learning experience
for student-athletes through competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Lafayette sponsors 23 varsity sports with more
than 600 student-athletes. In addition to boasting four national championships and 64 Patriot League regularseason and tournament championships, the Leopards have shaped the game of college football with the invention
of the helmet, the invention of the huddle and the game’s most played rivalry.
The Leopards’ success extends well beyond the competitive venues, annually ranking among the nation’s leaders in student-athlete graduation success rate and individual scholar-athlete honors.
FACILITIES
Fisher Stadium: football, men’s and women’s lacrosse
Kirby Sports Center — Arena: men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and fencing
Kirby Sports Center — Weinstein Natatorium: men’s and women’s swimming and diving
Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex (three miles northwest of the College Hill campus): baseball (Kamine Stadium), field hockey (Rappolt Field), men’s and women’s soccer (Oaks Stadium), softball and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field
Sullivan Courts (outdoor) and Northwood Racquet Club (indoor): men’s and women’s tennis
Silver Creek Country Club: golf
Directions to all venues can be found at GoLeopards.com.
TICKETS
Lafayette students receive complimentary admission to all home football and basketball games, with the exception
of the Lafayette vs. Lehigh football game and all Patriot League Championship events. Student tickets for the 2016
Lafayette-Lehigh football game go on sale Sept. 6 and can be purchased through GoLeopardsTickets.com.
Additional tickets can be purchased through GoLeopardsTickets.com, in person at the Athletic Ticket Office in
Kirby Sports Center or over the phone at 610-330-5471. Complimentary admission is provided to all fans for events
other than football, men’s and women’s basketball and most Patriot League or NCAA Championship events.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Lafayette provides students with a free shuttle bus service (LCAT) connecting the main campus with the College’s
athletic fields, downtown Easton, shopping areas, movie theaters and the primary student parking areas. Integrated GPS tracking provides a real-time shuttle location map. Customized maps, routes, icons, and reports fit the unique identity of each shuttle route. Visit LafayetteShuttle.org for more info.
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Intercultural Development
intercultural.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5320 | Farinon College Center
Intercultural Development advances Lafayette’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through educational outreach,
cultural programming, support and advocacy of historically marginalized groups, and community building. It is our
goal to provide students and employees with numerous opportunities to develop intercultural competence and to
commit to a path of lifelong learning.
THE BIG 8
Lafayette College believes all of our graduates should possess intercultural Awareness, Skills, and Knowledge (ASK).
Together, these function as an essential competency for students who want to thrive in an increasingly diverse world. Intercultural competence is achieved inside and outside of traditional classrooms and provide opportunities for
students to ASK big questions, engage in critical thinking, study differences and similarities across cultures, and reflect on their learning.
One of the fundamental goals is to help students discover that humans carry many identities.
We intentionally focus on eight identity groups:
• Ability
• Ethnicity
• Race
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Gender Identity/Expression
• Religion
• Socioeconomic Status
Although there are personal characteristics and traits beyond these eight, they are particularly important because
society has constructed systems in each category that have historically privileged certain groups over others.
For example, men have traditionally been paid higher for their work than their women counterparts. Intercultural
competence typically leads to social justice advocacy, the idea that historic systems of privilege and oppression should
be dismantled to ensure all members of society are given equitable treatment.
INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE
Intercultural Development, along with all its affiliated departments and organizations, offers an Intercultural
Competency Certificate (ICC) program for all students. The ICC will help you synthesize your co-curricular interests
and activities into an official recognition that acknowledges your intercultural skills and experiences. Participants in the
ICC program will be able to reflect upon the knowledge acquired from living and learning within a diverse community
and apply this knowledge in postgraduation contexts.
Intercultural Development offers information sessions twice each semester for students to learn more about the
program. Check our events calendar to look for the next opportunity to attend an information session, get in touch
with our professional staff to ask questions, or register for the ICC program below.
PORTLOCK BLACK CULTURAL CENTER
Founded in 1970 by the College’s former academic dean David A. Portlock, the Portlock Black Cultural Center primarily
supports the educational and social experiences of students of African, Latino, Asian, and Native American descent,
as well as the LGBTQIA population. The PBCC works closely with Lafayette and community organizations to enhance
cultural awareness, support community-wide programs, and provide a forum for networking. It features an art gallery, library, upstairs living room, and full- service kitchen. The Association of Black Collegians, the Hispanic Society of
Lafayette, and the Intercultural Ambassador student staff have their offices located on the second floor.
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International Students
internationalstudents.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5546 | Farinon College Center
The International Student Adviser provides ongoing immigration advice, education, and services to Lafayette
students from all over the world and advises the board of the International Students Association. This office also
assists with the transition to living in the United States through a series of programming initiatives that begin
once a student is enrolled and continues throughout the first year. Additionally, programs designed to help all
international students “discover” American culture are offered both on-and-off campus during the academic year
and break periods.
INTERNATIONAL PEER ADVISERS
The International Peer Advisers is a team of domestic and international students who help plan and implement
the International Orientation Program that takes place prior to New-Student Orientation. These leaders continue
to serve as mentors to the new class, providing advice on many campus and academic issues — everything from
buying books for class to the best ways to travel around the Lehigh Valley.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
sites.lafayette.edu/isa
Led by a board of student-elected leaders and the International Peer Adviser team, the ISA’s mission is to promote respect and understanding of world cultures through educational events, festivals, and opportunities for meaningful intercultural dialogue.
The ISA’s most popular event is Extravaganza, a week-long celebration in spring that includes lunch-time
discussions on world issues, international film screenings, a student-prepared food tasting, and the Grand Finale,
an evening of student performances highlighting the various countries represented on campus.
ISA in collaboration with other student organizations also hosts annual celebrations of traditions like Lunar
New Year, Diwali, Eid, and Noche de Cultura. Attendees are given the opportunity for experiential learning by
participating in hands-on activities, bringing the represented cultures to life.
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Gender and Sexuality Programs
gsp.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5320 | Farinon College Center
The Gender and Sexuality Programs Office works to increase the understanding and appreciation of how gender and
sexuality influence and frame students’ daily lives and social interactions. We work with campus constituencies to
create safe and welcoming spaces for all students, faculty, and staff; advocate with and on their behalf for social justice and equality; and enhance critical inquiry into diversity and inclusion through programs and discussions.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity? Already out? Partially out? Need a safe place to talk and meet others who are in your shoes? Behind Closed Doors (BCD) is a private, student-only space for you to:
• feel safe and accepted
• share what’s on your mind
• meet others who are dealing with coming out
• think about where you are out and where you’re not
• get some advice
The group meeting time and location will only be known to those who are part of the group. This is NOT a counseling group, but we make every effort to protect your privacy and provide assistance.
Quest provides students, faculty, and staff with a supportive and engaging environment in which to discuss issues
concerning sexual orientation and gender identity, offer support to anyone struggling with these issues, and help
educate members of the Lafayette community and surrounding areas on topics dealing with sexual orientation and
gender identity.
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Public Safety
publicsafety.lafayette.edu | 610-330-5330 | Emergency 610-330-4444 | Marquis Hall, ground floor
The Department of Public Safety provides a safe and secure learning environment for the Lafayette community. The staff consists of commissioned police officers with full police powers and security officers. Officers patrol the
campus and surrounding area around-the-clock every day of the year. All Lafayette officers are certified in first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator use.
In addition to the police and security function, the department is also responsible for Environmental Health and Safety
(EHS). The EHS division consists of certified specialists who conduct: building and laboratory inspections; ergonomic,
lighting, indoor air quality surveys; fire exit drills and EHS-related
LAFAYETTE E2CAMPUS EMERGENCY ALERT SERVICE
UHAUL CAR SHARE PROGRAM
A free notification system, this service enables you
to receive alerts on your cellphone in the event of a
significant emergency on or close to campus. Use of the
system is reserved for situations that involve imminent
danger. When the system is activated, those enrolled will
receive a short text message that describes the situation
and gives instructions. To participate in the e2 alert
system, students must register via a link on the Public
Safety website.
Two vehicles are available on campus (in designated
spots in the lot adjacent to March Field) that can be
rented by students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through
UHaulCarShare, a leading car share and car club service.
These fuel-efficient vehicles can be rented by students,
staff, and faculty for a low hourly (or daily) rate.
The availability of the LCAT shuttle and the Car Share program eliminates the need to bring a car to
campus during the academic year. By not bringing a car to campus, students reduce their environmental
impact and save significant money as compared to car ownership.
BLUE LIGHTS
Exterior phones are strategically located throughout the
campus and are readily identified at night by blue lights
located above or near them. The phones are equipped
with red emergency buttons for direct connection to
Public Safety for police, fire, or medical emergencies and a keypad for dialing any campus number.
LCAT SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Lafayette College Area Transportation (LCAT)
shuttles have an expansive schedule that connects the
main campus with the College’s athletic fields, downtown
Easton, local shopping areas, movie theaters, and the
local bus station. The LCAT Special shuttle also provides
transportation between campus and the Lehigh Valley
International Airport (LVIA) on designated days. Check
out the live online tracking system to see where LCAT
shuttles are right now.
RIDE SYSTEMS APP
Ride Systems is the company that provides the shuttletracking software. This allows you to see exactly where the LCAT is at all times. If you download the mobile
app, you will have to search in iTunes or the Android
Marketplace for “Ride Systems.”
REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE
Parking at Lafayette College is limited and not guaranteed.
If you are considering bringing a motor vehicle to the
College, you must complete this online parking request.
Students are not permitted to possess a motor vehicle at
Lafayette College unless it is properly registered with the
Office of Public Safety.
The current registration fee for an academic year is $420 (billed to your account).
Visit the website [publicsafety.lafayette.edu/parking]
to complete registration.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Easton Bus Terminal connects downtown Easton with New York City and other areas via the following bus lines:
• LANta Bus (lantabus.com) — Lehigh and Northampton Transit Authority
• Trans-Bridge (transbridgebus.com)
• Greyhound (greyhound.com)
• Susquehanna Trailways (susquehannabus.com)
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VOLUNTEER@LAFAYETTE
Landis Community Outreach Center
The Landis Center provides students with opportunities to engage in meaningful service and develop as leaders
within our community. Join the Landis Center on your path towards lifelong active citizenship. You can choose to
volunteer for a Saturday morning, immerse yourself on a week-long trip, live with others committed to community
engagement, or serve on a regular basis throughout the year.
MOSAIC (MAKING OUR SOCIETY AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY)
MOSAIC Programs are led by student coordinators who recruit, train, educate and reflect with volunteers through partnerships with local organizations. You might tutor at the Boys and Girls Club, make art with women
through The Journey Home reentry program, or volunteer at the Easton Area Senior Center. Learn more at our Service Fair on Sept. 7.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL BREAK CLUB
Apply to join a team of students on a service trip over Interim or Spring Break. Led by a student team leader, ASB teams work throughout the year to fundraise and learn about issues they’ll address on their domestic and international service trips. Applications are available during the first week of classes and due Sept. 16.
ONE-TIME PROJECTS
Coordinated through the Center for Community Engagement, you can sign up for events like Make a Difference Day in the fall or Literacy Day in the spring. You can also request a project for yourself or a group of students interested
in a one-time event.
HOLIDAY HELPERS
Each year, the Landis Center collects over 300 gifts for local
families. You can choose a tag yourself or chip in with a group
of friends. Gift tags are available beginning on Nov. 7, and
gifts are due on Nov. 28.
Search opportunities and track your impact by logging onto Give Pulse at lafayette.givepulse.com.
LIVING-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
First-year students can live in the Community Engagement House in Conway. Residents learn about active
citizenship and civic engagement and volunteer in the local community. Other opportunities include the BeaCON floor for upper-class students or the Community Engagement Living-Learning Communities.
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Greening Lafayette is the fifth module of the Connected Communities Program. It involves engaging environmental
awareness events along with opportunities for students to learn about and promote sustainability on campus. Launched last spring with an interactive waste audit, a social justice lecture, and a sustainable food loop workshop,
Greening Lafayette continues to promote a culture of sustainability and facilitate the development of community
environmental leaders.
APRIL PROGRAMMING
Search for Greening Lafayette Lafayette’s tradition of Earth Week, which culminates in the
celebration of Earth Day, involves a series of interactive events
on lafsync.lafayette.edu
focused on environmental awareness and campus sustainability
through Greening Lafayette. Look forward to participating in
energy and waste-reduction competitions, art installations,
sustainability activities, volunteer opportunities at the College farm (LaFarm) and in the community, and much more.
ECO CERTIFICATE
For students dedicated to environmental learning and activism, the ECO certificate provides an opportunity to earn credit
for the clubs, positions, volunteering, and experiences in which they participate. The certificate is set up to engage with
the environment and challenge students to grapple with ecological issues through personal, tangible experiences.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Greening Lafayette is run through ECOreps — paid student representatives who promote sustainable living within each
residence hall. ECOreps and their program directors manage the certificate participants while running environmental
programming on campus and in the residence halls that engage their peers to promote a culture of sustainability.
AS A FIRST-YEAR
Interested in getting involved in Greening Lafayette right away? Ask ECOreps and Orientation Leaders as they welcome
you to campus. You also will receive a sustainability kit complete with a reusable water bottle and information about how to get involved in sustainability efforts and environmental organizations at Lafayette.
Check out sustainability.lafayette.edu for more information and updates!
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PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER LAFAYETTE
Health and Pre-Law Professions
THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICE
Did you know you can become a healthcare professional without being a science major? In fact, you can graduate with
any major or minor offered at Lafayette including english, music, philosophy, economics, and government & law as well as the more traditional science and engineering majors. Our Health Professions Program provides you with guidance and resources as you plan for your future matriculation to medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary school. To learn more, visit our website at healthprofessions.lafayette.edu. If you are interested in one of the above listed health profession careers, be sure to register for our Health Professions emails via our health professions listserv at: [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE: We will hold an information session for first-year students during the first week of the fall semester.
THE PRE-LAW ADVISING OFFICE
The Pre-Law Advising program provides guidance and resources to students so they can make informed choices about
whether and how to pursue a career in law. The program encourages students at all class levels to engage with members
of the faculty to explore their interests in legal issues and/or a career in law. Working closely with faculty, alumni, and
Career Services, the Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs provides programming designed to help students
learn about legal issues and legal careers, as well as how to prepare for and apply to law school. To learn more, visit our
website at prelaw.lafayette.edu.
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The External Scholarships Office helps students extend their learning outside the classroom through nationally
competitive scholarships, fellowships, and other awards. Such awards may help fund your undergraduate or
postgraduate study in the US or abroad, support research, provide experiential learning, or allow you to engage in
professional internships, etc. The office works with undergraduates and recent graduates throughout the application
process, from initial inquiry to the actual submission and selection stages. The most competitive applications
come from those students who begin their investigation of these myriad awards early. To learn more, visit our
website at externalscholarships.lafayette.edu and make an appointment today to meet with Dean Julia Goldberg
([email protected]).
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Career Services
careerservices.lafayette.edu
WHAT’S GATEWAY?
Gateway is a four-year career development program that serves as the foundation of the Office of Career Services.
First-year students through seniors engage with extensive resources to support career exploration, experiential
learning, job searching, and graduate/professional school planning. You will work with a counselor to map out your
journey and develop your individual plan.
HOW TO GET STARTED!
First-year students are invited to attend small group
meetings during fall semester beginning in October.
You will gain an overview of the Gateway program and
recommended “mile markers” for each semester. The
Gateway brochure will be mailed to your home in July and will tell you how to enroll in the fall.
WHY GET STARTED AS A FIRST-YEAR?
STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THE
PROGRAM ARE BETTER PREPARED TO
ARTICULATE THEIR VALUE AND STORIES
Gateway completers are poised for success, making
the 20+years of the Gateway program a precedentsetting national leader. The Princeton Review has
consistently named The Career Services Office as one of the top career centers in the nation!
As you advance through Gateway, you will gain greater
clarity about yourself, your interests, and your strengths
as you learn and grow. When you commit a little time
each semester to meet with your Gateway counselor and attend your choice of workshops, alumni panels, career
fairs, networking events, etc., you will build knowledge, experiences, a network of contacts, and confidence for
your life after Lafayette.
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Advising and Co-Curricular Programs
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