Designed specifically for first-year students, this website provides information from across campus—from academics to social life—that will help you navigate your transition to college life. Most importantly, however, it provides a window into what makes Lafayette College a great liberal arts community.
Orientation
The mission of the first-year orientation program is to welcome new students to the Lafayette College community. The program familiarizes students with our shared community and academic values and expectations.
Learn more about orientation
First Year at a Glance
We fill you in about course selection, meal plan selection, residence hall preferences, and more.
Get key information about first-year issues
Academic Support & Services
Academic support includes the Academic Tutoring & Training Center (ATTIC), College Writing Program, student athlete services, and more.
Read about academic support and services
Advising
Advising helps you define your academic and personal goals, a vital step to success in a classroom, library, laboratory, residence hall, organization, community project, and ultimately, a life of continued intellectual growth.
Visit the advising webpage
Life at Lafayette
Outside the classroom and residence hall, there's much to learn about counseling services, the College Store, recreation services, public safety, and much more.
Learn about life at Lafayette