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Since 1851, Lasell has been known for its
innovation in connecting classroom concepts
with practical, “real-world” projects and
experiences. Learn more about connected
learning on page 2.
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What do you gain from a Lasell College education?
Great relationships with your professors.
Skills that are directly relevant to your chosen career.
Active involvement in your classes and your learning.
Broad perspectives and practical competence.
A résumé or portfolio that will stand out in a crowd.
Confidence for your first job interview — and for the rest of your career.
An education that matters, to you and to your future.
Experience every day.
A note about this book
In these pages is a sample week in the life of Lasell
College, giving you a sense of the experience that our
students gain through our commitment to connected
learning, and the ways that they take advantage of
the full college experience we offer. Obviously, your
weeks here will depend on your particular interests and
passions, but we hope these examples help you imagine
how you might “experience every day” at Lasell.
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How can you make the most of all the opportunities at Lasell?
Play a varsity sport.
Study in Australia for a semester.
Field a crew team for the annual River Day competition.
Earn academic credit for tutoring in the America Reads program.
Participate in the Emerging Leaders program.
Catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
Explore Native American cultures in the Four Corners region, where the borders
of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona meet.
Experience every day.
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Connected
Learning: the
foundation
of your Lasell
experience
At Lasell, we approach
education a little differently.
Rather than asking you
to passively receive
information — to simply
memorize what you are told
you need to know by your
teachers — we want you to meet
your education head-on, to
bring your learning to life.
We want you to be actively
involved in the work in your
field — to connect the subject
matter you’re learning in the
classroom with the events, issues
and problems that exist in the
world beyond the classroom
walls. We want you to engage,
and to do. We want you to draw
the course material out of the
vacuum of the textbook and
connect it to the here and now.
Sometimes this connection will
happen in the classroom — perhaps
through a group project or a case
study of a current business or
organization. In many instances,
you’ll have opportunities to
apply your learning outside the
classroom — maybe through
a service-learning project, an
internship or an independent
research assignment.
Continue your connected learning:
Graduate programs at Lasell
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities
Master of Science in Communication
Integrated Marketing
Public Relations
Master of Science in Management
Elder Care Administration
Elder Care Marketing
Fundraising
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Non-Profit Management
Project Management
Master of Science in Sport Management
Sport Hospitality
Sport Leadership
Sport Non-Profit Management
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With our Fifth Year Option, you can earn both your
undergraduate degree and an M.S. in Management or an
M.S. in Communication in only five years. By taking advantage of
the Fifth Year Option, you will catapult your education and career
possibilities to a higher level.
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(You’ll see plenty of
examples of these kinds
of projects and assignments
in the pages that follow.)
Wherever the
connection occurs, you
will be actively tying your
classroom learning to real
issues, events, problems
and solutions — giving
you a wealth of experience
every day you’re a student
here. And by the time you
graduate, that experience
will translate not only
into a convincing résumé
or graduate school
application, but also
into a lifelong love of
learning and meaningful
community engagement.
Because of the extensive experience they gain through
connected learning, our graduates are hired by global
corporations such as Bank of America, Houghton Mifflin
Company, the Department of Social Services, the NY
Mets, Pro Sports Therapy, Sheraton Hotels and Talbots.
In addition, Lasell graduates are routinely accepted into
prestigious graduate programs such as Boston University
and New England School of Law. Read more about our
alumni’s success on page 21.
Want to see connected learning in action? Check out
this video about a Marketing Research class project:
lasell.edu/connectedlearning.
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Monday
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
A class of athletic training students is gearing up for next
week’s big event: the running of the Boston Marathon.
On hand to help treat participant injuries, they’ll be using
everything they learned in their kinesiology and anatomy
and physiology classes, as well as their training in first aid
and emergency care. Two other athletic training majors are
interning with the New England Patriots this semester.
Dan, Lisa and Chad head to Wolfe Hall for their Federal Income
Taxation class. This morning, they’ll be discussing their experiences
in the VITA program, where they helped low-income and elderly
citizens complete their tax returns. Through VITA, they explain,
they had the opportunity to actively apply the ideas and principles
they were learning in class to real-life projects, connecting “theory”
with “practice” and “concepts” with “experience.”
3:15 p.m.
The men’s lacrosse team hits Lasell’s turf field
in preparation for their GNAC championship
game later in the week.
Lacrosse Match 3:15
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Approximately 90 percent of all Lasell students
complete at least one internship. To learn more
about the internship opportunities available in your
major, visit lasell.edu/internships.
1:00 p.m.
Susan, a criminal justice student, reports to the U.S. Marshals
Office in Boston for her internship. Since she’s particularly
interested in criminal investigation, this is an ideal placement
for her. All criminal justice students have the opportunity to
complete at least one internship and to take advantage of our
faculty members’ extensive professional experience by minoring
in fields such as forensic studies and political science.
7:45 p.m.
12:30 a.m.
Six members of the Campus Activities Board
begin planning the College’s annual Family
and Friends Weekend, which will take place
next fall. Tonight, they’re brainstorming ideas
for the Friday evening entertainment and
planning for all the River Day festivities.*
Over in de Witt Hall, BINGO, a CAB-sponsored
event, winds down. Prizes for BINGO winners
include an Xbox Kinect, a plasma TV, iPods, Red
Sox and Bruins tickets. Afterwards, Brittany and
Matt head to the Arnow Campus Center to grab
some food.
*One of the College’s most highly anticipated events,
Check out our
River Day photos
at lasell.edu/
riverday.
River Day sees teams of students, parents, faculty
and staff competing for the coveted Marriott Cup
by racing on the Charles River in restored Old Town
war canoes. If rowing isn’t your thing, you can cheer
on your friends from the banks of the River,
while you feast on chowder and cider.
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A great place to call home
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A beautiful campus, located just
outside the amazing city of Boston.
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A close-knit community of more than
1,600 full-time undergraduate students —
who are bright, diverse and interesting.
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26 different on-campus residence
options, from traditional residence
halls to suite-style housing to Victorianinspired homes.
What more could
you ask for in your
new college home?
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residence life
The truth is, our campus is an
ideal place to live and learn — which is probably why more than
80 percent of our students live
in campus housing. Our seven
traditional residence halls offer
a great environment for getting
to know a wide range of people
and lots of opportunities to
participate in community events.
In fact, many first-year students
find that the friendships they
form among their roommates and
hallmates continue over all four
years at Lasell — not to mention
throughout the rest of their lives.
Three of our residence halls
feature suite-style housing,
which includes a common
area, small kitchenette and
bathroom(s) shared with three
to five suitemates. Lasell also
owns 15 residence houses, which
accommodate between 12 and
40 students.
All students in campus housing
have access to resident assistants
(RAs) and area coordinators (ACs),
trained students and professional
staff members who serve as sounding
boards, advocates and communitybuilders. In addition to helping ease
the transition to college life (they’ll
answer questions about finding a
place to study, taking advantage of
Boston, or whatever else you need to
know), RAs plan events and activities
that help you get to know people and
explore everything the campus and
city have to offer.
You can find photos
of every house at
lasell.edu/halls.
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Tuesday
7:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Two students in our elementary education program head over to The
Barn (one of our nationally accredited on-campus child study centers).
In addition to serving the parents and children in our community,
The Barn is a lab school for Lasell education majors. Working with
the full-time, professional teachers, our students gain firsthand
understanding of issues like early literacy, childhood development
and caring for children with special needs.
In a lab for his textile design and research class, Greg tests a new synthetic fabric to
see if it can be used for new Navy uniforms. The class reflects a partnership between
Lasell’s fashion program and the Department of the Navy, which offers our students
paid internships, design and technical programming, and scientific experimental
exposure. With extensive opportunities for this kind of hands-on experience, graduates
from Lasell’s fashion program have gone on to a wide range of exciting and successful
careers, from Marc Jacobs in New York to costume design for Hairspray and Spamalot.
1:30 p.m.
A team of four communication students begins shooting
a public service announcement for a local non-profit
organization. In the past month, they’ve researched the
organization and its target audiences, developed a concept
for the ad, and scripted and storyboarded the entire spot.
Today, they put their work on film — and in a month or so,
they’ll be able to watch it on local Boston stations.
Another communication student
discusses her connected learning
experience — an internship at
Citizens Energy: lasell.edu/
communicationinternship.
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View runway fashion
photos by visiting
lasell.edu/runwayphotos.
12:15 p.m.
Lunch time! Some students skip the Caf
and head to the Campus Center, where
they choose to use their Laser Loot
(a debit account loaded on their student
card) at the Campus Center Cafe.
3:45 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
The campus shuttle drops off a group of
students at Star Market (a nearby grocery
store), where they pick up chips, soda and
other dorm-room staples. The shuttle also
has a stop at the nearest T-station — but
since it’s only at the end of the street, you can
actually walk there in about five minutes.
It’s movie night! On select Tuesdays and Sundays, the
Campus Activities Board sponsors a free movie screening in
Rosen Auditorium. (Past features have included Harry Potter
and the Deathly Hallows and The Figher.) They also host
poker tournaments, Final Four and World Series parties,
pop-culture game shows and on-campus bands, comedians
and other performers.
game night 8:30
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When it
comes to
getting
involved
on campus,
options
abound.
Your college experience isn’t
going to be all labs, projects and
classes — so, when you’re ready to
take a break from the books, Lasell
has a student activity for almost
any taste.
For example, if music’s in
your blood, you might want to
perform at the Ryles Jazz Club in
Cambridge with our Jazz/Blues
Chorus. If you’re into the great
outdoors, you can hit the trails
with our Mountain Bike Club,
which plans day and weekend
trips throughout the school year.
Or, you might head to nearby slopes
with our Ski & Snowboard club.
If you’re a media buff, you can
pursue your passion in any number
of Lasell organizations. For example,
you could be a writer, graphic
designer or marketing manager
for our nationally award-winning
Polished Magazine, a student-run
student life
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publication focusing on fashion, art,
culture and all things Boston. Or, you
could promote a new local act while
dee-jaying your own show on Lasell
College Radio.
Many Lasell students choose to
devote their skills and passions to
community outreach and volunteer
service. Lasell students even founded
their own non-profit organization,
Niños de Veracruz, which raises
money for libraries, literacy projects
With all these — and many other — co-curricular
options to choose from, Lasell makes it easy for
you to really experience every day.
Check out Lasell’s honors
students in action at
lasell.edu/honorsprogram.
and educational scholarships for poor
children in Veracruz, Mexico. Their
fundraisers include recycling drives,
car washes and the annual Newton
Charity Lawn and Leaf Day.
Student Clubs and Organizations (a sample)
get involved
Campus Activities Board
Sports Management Club
Cheerleading Club
Student Government Association
Dance Team
Divine Step Team
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
(SAAC)
Graphic Design League
Students Advocating For Equality (SAFE)
Hillel Club
Tennis Club
Hospitality Club
The 1851 Chronicle (newspaper)
Multicultural Student Union
The Lamp (yearbook)
Photography Club
Wiffle Ball Club
Psychology Club
For a complete list of student
organizations, visit lasell.edu/
studentclubs.
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Wednesday
9:15 a.m.
Todd, a history major, walks over to Lasell Village, a state-of-the-art,
educational, elder-care community right on Lasell’s campus, to have
coffee with one of the residents. During the conversation, the resident
shares stories of his firsthand experiences during World War II, when
he was stationed in France. These stories, which Todd will incorporate
into a paper on the European Theatre of World War II, add dimension
and depth to his understanding of this critical historical event.
3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Award-winning journalist, documentary film producer and
humanitarian Liz Walker gives a presentation on “Leading with
Courage: Lessons from Sudan.” Other forums and speakers have
addressed topics such as “Going to War with Iraq,” “Islam as
Culture,” “Genocide in Darfur” and “Discrimination Against
Women in the Workplace.”
Next semester’s group of study-abroad students meets for
a pre-departure orientation. Not only does study abroad
offer total immersion in new cultures and perspectives, it’s
also a great way to gain maturity, independence and selfconfidence.
Venice, Italy
Check out our studyabroad photo gallery
at lasell.edu/
studyabroad.
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*An opportunity for first-year students
to test and develop their leadership
skills, the Emerging Leaders Program
is designed for students who want to
take an active role in getting involved
in campus and community life.
11:25 a.m.
12:05 p.m.
During their Social Aspects of Health class (a “special
topics in sociology” seminar), four human services
majors discuss their experiences volunteering at
Bournewood, a nearby psychiatric hospital that serves
patients with mental health or substance-abuse issues.
Two students worked in an inpatient unit with children;
two helped adults utilize basic mental health skills.
Ryan, a student in the Emerging Leaders Program*, meets with his mentor
for lunch. They begin with some general “how’s life?” talk, where Ryan shares
some good news about his recent English paper, as well as some concerns about
selecting a major. They also talk about his efforts to help plan the College’s
annual Awards Banquet, which gives them opportunity to discuss his personal
leadership style, communication skills and decision-making abilities.
7:30 p.m.
Over at Taylor Field, it’s an intramural showdown: the
reigning champs from McClelland Hall versus a strong
team of journalism majors. Since it’s spring, the intramural
sport of choice is wiffle ball. In the fall, it’s flag football, and
in the winter, IMers hit the gym for some basketball.
In addition to a home-tuition
model—which ensures that you’ll
pay the same tuition, room and
board, and fees abroad as you do
on Lasell’s campus—Lasell offers
more than 135 study abroad
programs in 38 countries, including:
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Egypt
England
France
Germany
Ghana
Hungary
India
Ireland
Italy
Jordan
Korea
Mexico
Morocco
New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Senegal
South Africa
Spain
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
United Arab
Emirates
Vietnam
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The Lasell Lasers
Lasell is a member of the NCAA (Division III),
the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC),
the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC),
the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) and the
North East Collegiate Volleyball Association
(NECVA). Our varsity teams include:
Baseball (M)
Soccer (M, W)
Basketball (M, W)
Softball (W)
Cross Country (M, W)
Track and Field (M, W)
Field Hockey (W)
Volleyball (M, W)
Lacrosse (M, W)
Varsity
Athletics:
A chance to
raise your
game
Follow the
Lasers online at
laserpride.lasell.edu.
Our women’s
soccer team won
the conference
championship
in Fall 2010.
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What’s the greatest benefit of
competing in college athletics?
Greater confidence? Connecting
with people who share one of
your greatest passions? Physical
and mental wellness? Developing
leadership, critical thinking
and communication skills?
The opportunity to travel to
other cities and regions? Pure,
unadulterated fun?
How about all of the above?
That’s why Lasell offers 15 NCAA
Division III teams, each of which
competes on a consistently
high level while maintaining
a commitment to the studentathlete ideal. In other words, we
see playing a varsity sport as a
wonderful component of — not an
add-on to — your Lasell education
and experience.
Our varsity teams have access
to several high-quality facilities —
including two athletic training
rooms for rehab and pre- and
post-game treatment; top-quality,
hardwood courts for basketball
and volleyball; an indoor, overhead
track; and convenient locker rooms
and team meeting facilities.
athletics
Love to stay on the move,
but don’t want to join the team?
At Lasell, we offer plenty of ways to stay active — even if
you aren’t a varsity athlete. In addition to our intramural
programs, you can take advantage of tennis courts, free
canoeing, kayaking and two fitness centers. Filled with free
weights and cardio machines, both fitness centers are open
to the entire Lasell community more than 85 hours each
week. We also offer pilates, kickboxing, step aerobics and
muscle-conditioning classes.
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Thursday
9:30 a.m.
An Honors 101 class hosts Darfur Day on campus to
raise student awareness of the conflict in Africa. Students
from the class post statistics around campus, facilitate
letter-writing and petition-signing campaigns, and hold
a candlelight vigil for victims. Over the course of the
day, the class also sponsors a t-shirt sale, with proceeds
donated to a Darfur support organization.
Watch clips
from Lasell’s
recent Fashion
Show at lasell.
edu/runway.
Through Lasell’s Honors Progam, students engage in intensive interdisciplinary
and collaborative learning, investigating topics such as “HIV/AIDS in America”
and “Using the Arts for Justice and Change.” They also have in-depth interaction
with faculty, opportunities for professional networking and access to academic
conferences, such as the Northeast Regional Honors Conference. Students who
graduate from the Honors Program complete an electronic portfolio for graduate
schools and employers, and receive a formal Honors designation on their transcripts.
2:45 p.m.
A team of marketing and graphic-design students finalizes the ads,
brochures and other materials that will be used to promote the upcoming
Lasell Fashion Show*. Student set designers have already drawn the plans
that will transform the gym into a haute couture showcase; they start set
construction next week.
fashion show week
*An annual campus event that always
plays to a packed house, the twoday show is a runway presentation
highlighted by the senior fashion
students’ year-long thesis projects.
Their work includes not only the
design and production of an eightpiece line, but also the development
of supporting elements for the
show, from cost sheets to runway
commentary to model choreography.
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11:15 a.m.
Armed with a digital camera and some background reading on the
power of political symbols, two students head into Boston for this
week’s project in their political science class. The assignment? To
photograph symbols of state power and authority. A few hours later,
the students return to campus with a stunning collection of images,
from the scales of justice to an American flag to a double yellow line
on the street.
6:00 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
Dinner and a movie at Professor Hatem’s house. A
mathematics class gathers at the home of their professor
to eat pizza and screen the movie 21 to discuss the
concepts of probability and statistics. With a student/
faculty ratio of 14:1, close relationships between students
and faculty are a hallmark of the Lasell experience.
Over in the Arnow Campus Center, “open
mic night” is getting warmed up. As the
crowd gathers in Campus Center Cafe,
friends and classmates take the stage to sing,
play, read poetry or do stand-up — often
performing their own original compositions.
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Newton,
Massachusetts:
A “best of both
worlds” location
Situated among the neighborhood
streets of a Boston suburb,
Lasell’s campus makes an ideal
“home base” for our students.
For starters, our hometown of
Newton offers all the standard
student essentials, including
nearby shopping, theaters and
dine-on-a-dime restaurants. Plus,
Newton’s historic buildings,
tree-lined streets (color-drenched
in the fall) and palpable sense of
history give our campus the classic
college vibe. Yet, just a few minutes
away lies the vibrant city of Boston,
complete with all the cultural,
entertainment, educational and
employment opportunities of this
world-class city — all of them easily
navigable by subway (or “the T”).
Home to great music venues,
theaters and comedy clubs, Boston
is a flourishing center for the arts.
And, the high concentration of
colleges and universities in the area
has earned the city the nickname
“The Athens of America.”
So, on any given weekend, you
might cheer on the Celtics, do some
serious shopping on Newbury
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Several important industries — including financial
services, printing and publishing, tourism, fashion,
law and government— have a major presence in
Boston. Lasell students regularly tap into these
resources for internships and post-graduate jobs.
Street or relive history by following
The Freedom Trail. You could also
grab lunch at Quincy Market, get
student tickets to see Blue Man Group
or listen to some great live music
in Cambridge. Or, you could stick
close to home and enjoy the lively
student scene right here on Lasell’s
campus — it’s all possible with our
best-of-both-worlds location.
Little known fact:
Fig Newtons® were
named for our
hometown!
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8:30 a.m.
In a capstone course for the Hospitality and Event
Management program, students continue working
on their applied thesis and practicum projects. Some
are building hospitality- and tourism-related Web
sites; others are producing their own travel CDs.
1:00 p.m.
At the Center for Spiritual Life, students, faculty and staff gather to learn about
spring holy days in various faith traditions — from the Hindu Holi celebration
to the Jewish observance of Pesach (Passover) to the Orthodox Christian
Holy Week. As a community that values diverse perspectives and encourages
diversity of thought, Lasell provides wide-ranging opportunities to encounter
new cultures, broaden your horizons and enrich your college experience.
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Student Symposium Week is an
opportunity for Lasell students to
showcase the connected learning
they’ve participated in over the
past semester. The week includes
internship reports, writing awards,
study-abroad presentations and
student art exhibits.
Check out the online
slideshow: lasell.edu/
symposium.
10:30 a.m.
Students in a Global Ecology class prepare their poster
presentations for Student Symposium Week*. As part
of the course’s examination of worldwide environmental threats, every student analyzed a product that
contains pesticides. The results of their analyses will
be organized and displayed for the poster session of
the Symposium.
2:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Marcus, a graduating Sport Management student, begins his job
interview with the New England Revolution. Having taken courses
such as Sport Marketing, Sport Finance and Legal Aspects of Sport,
he’s prepared with a thorough understanding of the industry, as well as
the critical thinking and writing skills that all Lasell students possess.
In addition, he wows his future boss* with the extensive experience he
gained through his internship with the Boston Red Sox.
James and Desiree celebrate the arrival of the
weekend — and the spring — by soaking up the sun on
the waters of the Charles River. All members of the Lasell
community have access to free canoe and kayak rentals,
Monday–Friday. (In the winter, Lasell folks have free access
to cross country skiing, as well.)
*Lasell’s commitment to connected learning means that
all of our graduates are well prepared to start their careers or continue on to graduate school. The skills, core
competencies and experience that Lasell students demonstrate on their résumés set them apart from other recent
graduates. Our students have attended some of the finest
graduate programs — from Columbia to NYU to MIT
to Lasell — and landed jobs at some of the world’s most
well-respected companies and organizations: Deloitte and
Touche, the Department of the Navy, the Boston Design
Center, Disney World, The Boston Globe and the Peace
Corps, to name a few.
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Saturday/
11:30 a.m.
Saturdays mean sleeping in and brunch at
the Caf. And then maybe a little Frisbee on
the lawn outside of Carpenter House, or some
three-on-three before hitting the books.
3:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
The weekends are a perfect time for a trip into Boston.
One group of students heads over to Fenway; another
group opts for grinders in Harvard Square; others
window shop in Faneuil Hall. Later in the evening, six
friends hit the North End for Italian — and later, it’s
karaoke time.
Back on campus, a group of friends heads to the Caf
for a “Saturday Night Special”: steak and potatoes.
(Other menu options include fresh fruit and salads,
home-style entrées, freshly baked pizza and pasta,
homemade soups and a wide variety of deli selections.) Then it’s over to the West Newton Cinema
for the latest flick.
the Caf
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Follow the
Lasers online at
laserpride.lasell.edu.
1:45 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
With only a few weeks left until the end of the
semester, much of campus is busy working on final
projects and papers — not to mention steadily
preparing for exams. Favorite study spots on
campus include the top of the library, Blodgett
Green and Grellier Field.
It’s the bottom of the fifth, and the Lasers are in the field. The softball team
is competing in the opening round of the GNAC Tournament, and our
rookie pitcher is on her way to her third shutout of the season. Over in the
Athletic Center, the volleyball and cross country teams meet to discuss
summer workouts and the upcoming fall season.
9:00 p.m.
12:15 a.m.
The dice are rolling, the cards are flying and the roulette
wheel is spinning — it must be Casino Night! Students flock to
de Witt Hall for the CAB-sponsored event, competing for prizes
ranging from board games to an Xbox 360. Whether organizing
Halloween parties, bringing in comedians or hosting Final Four
parties in the Campus Center, our Campus Activities Board
always makes sure to plan can’t-miss events for the weekends.
For the residents of Briggs House, tonight is a
“set in Boston” movie marathon. They began
the evening with The Departed, and Good Will
Hunting just wrapped. They’re taking a break to
order pizza before diving into Mystic River.
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Experience
Lasell for
yourself
Start with visiting campus! We’d
love to help you get to know our
campus and community. Not only
will a campus visit allow you to
see our state-of-the-art academic
facilities and ideal location, it will
also introduce you to the heart
and soul of the college: our people.
Talk with students and professors
about connected learning — or
better yet, sit in on a class and see
it in action. Meet with an admission
representative, a coach or a financial
aid counselor. Stop by the Career
Center to hear about successful
Lasell graduates in your field of
study. Check out the latest student
exhibit in the Yamawaki Art and
Cultural Center. Have lunch in
the Caf. In short, experience the
warmth and hospitality of our
entire community.
In addition to fall and spring
Open House events, we offer
campus tours Monday–Friday,
and Saturdays during the
academic year. We’re also happy
to tailor an individual visit to
your particular interests; just
let us know when you’ll be here
and what you want to do!
Call the Office of Admission
at 617.243.2225, or visit
us online at lasell.edu/visitus.
How can we help you?
Let us know what questions we can answer
and how we can help you experience Lasell.
Telephone: 617.243.2225
or 888.LASELL4
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:lasell.edu/admission
Facebook.com/Lasell.admission
Youtube.com/Lasellcollege1851
Twitter.com/Laselladmission
Admissionatlasell.blogspot.com
Skype.com; Search “Lasell College”
Meet your admission counselor
at lasell.edu/chat.
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A note about cost, value and the Lasell guarantee
• Cost: O
ur 2011-2012 tuition, fees, room and board for new students are among the lowest of private colleges.
• Value: A
low student-faculty ratio provides individual attention and enables students to make the connections that will
serve them well at Lasell—and beyond. At Lasell, 100% of classes have fewer than 30 students.
• Guarantee: I f there are no significant changes in your student status or your family’s finances, and you complete all
required paperwork on time, we will renew your Lasell College funding at the same level each year of your
four years at Lasell.
Apply now! it’s easy and it’s free online!
deadline-free application process
If you’re ready to experience all that Lasell has to offer—from
our exciting, hands-on, connected learning programs to our
dynamic campus community—we invite you to submit your
application for admission today. On our Web site, you can
apply online (and we’ll waive the $40 application fee), or you
can download and complete a copy of our paper application.
We participate in the Common Application, as well. Begin
the application process today at lasell.edu/admission.
Complete applications are reviewed for admission on a rolling
basis for entry to the Fall (September) or Spring (January)
terms. Rolling admission offers Lasell College applicants a
deadline-free application and decision process. The Office
of Undergraduate Admission begins informing candidates
of decisions 12/1 (for the Fall entry term) and 9/15 (for the
Spring entry term), therefore students are encouraged to
complete their applications as soon as possible.
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Programs of Study
Undergraduate Majors
Applied Mathematics
Athletic Training
Business
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Hospitality and
Event Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
Communication
• Creative Advertising
• Journalism and
Media Writing
• Multimedia and
Web Design
• Public Relations
• Radio and Video
Production
• Sports Communication
Criminal Justice
Education
• Early Childhood Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
• Elementary Education
Applied Mathematics
English
Office of Admission
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Undergraduate Minors
Aging and
Intergenerational Studies
American Studies
Business
Child and Adolescent Studies
Coaching
Communication
Criminal Justice
English
Environmental Studies
Event Management
Forensic Studies
Graphic Design
History
Human Resources
Human Rights
Law and Business
Leadership in Civic Engagement
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Sports Communication
Studio Art
Women’s Studies
Youth and Crime
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
Math/Science
• Secondary Education
Applied Mathematics
English
History
English
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Fashion
• Fashion Communication
and Promotion
• Fashion Design and
Production
• Fashion and Retail
Merchandising
Graphic Design
History
Human Services
Humanities
Law and Public Affairs
Legal Studies
Psychology
Sociology
Sport Management
Undeclared Option
(declare major
within two years)
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Special Programs
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Fifth Year Option (BA or BS/Master’s)
Interdisciplinary Studies
(design your own major)
Pre-Law (Advising Program)
Graduate Programs
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Education in Moderate Disabilities
Master of Science in Communication
Integrated Marketing
Public Relations
Master of Science in Management
Elder Care Administration
Elder Care Marketing
Fundraising
Human Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Non-Profit Management
Project Management
Master of Science in Sport Management
Sport Hospitality
Sport Leadership
Sport Non-Profit Management
617.243.2225 or 888.527.3554
Type: Founded in 1851, Lasell
is a private, comprehensive,
coeducational college offering
professionally oriented bachelor’s
and master’s degrees.
Location: Our 50-acre,
suburban campus in Newton,
Massachusetts, is 8 miles west
of downtown Boston.
Majors: Lasell offers more
than 30 academic majors,
each of which integrates
challenging coursework
with practical experience.
The Green Campus Task Force at Lasell College
is working to improve recycling, energy
savings, water use, event waste management
and community education. As part of this
campus-wide Green initiative, this brochure
was printed in the USA on recycled paper
containing a minimum of 25% post-consumer
waste utilizing 100% certified windpower.
Students: More than
1,800 from 31 states and
38 foreign countries
Students who live in campus
housing: More than 80%
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Multi-cultural and
international students: 20%
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Average class size: All classes
have less than 30 students.
Athletics: A member of
the NCAA Division III, Lasell offers
15 men’s and women’s varsity
athletic programs.
Student clubs and
organizations:
Over 40
Scholarships and financial
aid: Lasell administers a
wide range of grants, loans
and work-study assistance, as
well as a number of Collegespecific scholarships.