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Academic Program
Information about the College’s academic program can be found on the College’s main Web site: www.lakeforest.edu. 

Departments and Programs – programs and majors offered, the requirement of those programs, and the faculty teaching in those programs.
 Any additional questions from prospective students can be addressed to admissions counselors at 847-735-5000.  Enrolled students should contact their advisors or the Provost and Dean of Faculty, 847-735-5020.

Accreditation
Lake Forest College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  The most recent accreditation process was completed in 2006-2007.  The teacher education programs are accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education.  A copy of the documents if required may be requested from:
Provost and Dean of the Faculty, North Hall, 847-735-5020

Athletic Program Participation
Lake Forest College complies with the requirements of the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) by completing an annual report of participation rates, financial support and other information on men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs. The report is available on the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education Web site.

More information about Lake Forest's athletic programs, including a printed copy of the EADA report, is available from the Department of Athletics in Halas Hall or by calling 847-735-5285

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information
This information is contained in the Campus Security Report.

Campus Security Report
The Public Safety department publishes a report annually that discloses relevant information about campus security policies and crime statistics.  This report also covers drug and alcohol abuse prevention and prevention of sexual assault.
Director of the Department of Public Safety, Stuart Commons, 847-735-5555

Copyright Infringement
Lake Forest College has copyright and acceptable use policies put in place by the departments of Library and Information Technology.  Students are notified of liabilities related to copyright infringement in the student handbook.
Associate Librarian/Head of Public Services, 847-735-5072

Diversity of Enrollment
In the Fall of 2008, enrollment of all full-time undergraduate students was 1,363 as reported to NCES.  Of these, 59% were female and 41% were male.  5.1% were Black, non-Hispanic; 0.3% American Indian/Alaska Native; 4.4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 5.5% Hispanic; 74.8% White, non-Hispanic; and 9.8% Nonresident alien. 
Director of Institutional Research, 847-735-5034

Diversity of Pell Recipients
Federal Pell Grant recipients comprised 25% of the matriculated undergraduate student body in the Fall of 2008.  Of these 58% were female and 42% were male.  30% of the Pell recipients self-identified themselves as members of a racial or ethnic minority. 
Director of Institutional Research, 847-735-5034

Employment Outcomes
Information about placement rates and types of employment obtained by Lake Forest Graduates may be obtained from the Director of Career Services at 847-735-5235

Emergency Response and Evacuation
Emergency Response and Evacuation procedures are located within the Lake Forest College Crisis Management Plan.  The Crisis Management Plan provides a framework by which the College can effectively and efficiently respond to and manage emergencies, from simple to complex, which may affect its operations.
Director of the Department of Public Safety, 847-735-5555

Financial Aid Guide
Types of financial aid available and eligibility requirements are listed on the Financial Aid Department’s web page.

The 2009-2010 Financial Aid Announcement Guide provides important details about the scholarships, grants, loans and work-study which you may have been offered.  You will find a breakdown of the costs, scholarship renewal requirements, definitions of grants, descriptions of loans, information about the amount you will need to pay, and choices you have in making payment.  For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 847-735-5103.  
Fire Emergency Plan
Director of the Department of Public Safety, 847-735-5555

Graduation Rates
Lake Forest College’s graduation rates for students entering in 2002 are:

 4-year graduation rate:  59%
 5-year graduation rate:  66%
 6-year graduation rate:  66%

Graduation rates disaggregated by gender, race/ethnicity, and financial aid status are available from the Director of Institutional Research, North Hall 847-735-5034

Graduate and Professional Education Outcomes
Information about graduate and professional education pursued by Lake Forest College graduates may be obtained from the Director of Career Services at 847-735-5235

Loan Applications, Deferments and Cancellation
Information about Federal Stafford, PLUS and Perkins Loan programs is available on this site. 
Director of Financial Aid, Patterson Lodge, 847-735-5103

Missing Persons Procedures
The College maintains a specific plan intended to deal with reports of a missing student.  Contained in the Office of Student Affairs Emergency Protocols manual, procedure 9.1 provides a framework by which the College will respond to a concern when a student’s whereabouts is reportedly unknown. 
Director of the Department of Public Safety, 847-735-5555

Tuition, Fees and Expenses
See Tuition
Director of Financial Aid, Patterson Lodge, 847-735-5103

Payment and Refund Policies
See Refund Policies
Director of Student Accounts, North Hall, 847-735-5031

Retention Rates
Retention of first-time, full-time, degree seeking undergraduates for those students entering Fall of 2007 was 74%.

Services provided to Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lake Forest College recognizes that qualified students who have diagnosed disabilities, including learning, physical, and psychological disabilities, are entitled to an equal opportunity to benefit from the educational programs of the College and that reasonable academic accommodations may be necessary to provide that opportunity.  For more information see our Web site or contact the person listed below.
Director of the Learning and Teaching Center, 847-735-5020

Study Abroad
A student’s enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by Lake Forest College may be considered enrollment at Lake Forest College for the purpose of applying for assistance under title IV HEA programs.  For more information about study abroad opportunities, please see the College's off-campus study page.
Director of Off-Campus Programs, 847-735-5231

Teacher Report Card
Institutional Report Card on the Quality of Teacher Preparation
More information can be found on the Education Department’s Web site
Chair of the Lake Forest College Department of Education, 847-735-5169

Transferring credits into Lake Forest College
Tranfser information 
Guides to transferring from specific community colleges.

Transfer Admissions Counselor, Admissions, 847-735-5009

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Lake Forest College complies with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  More information about FERPA is available here.  For specific questions, contact:
Registrar, North Hall 847-735-5025

Vaccination Policies
Available on the College's Web site
Department Assistant, Student Health Center, 847-735-5050

Withdrawal Procedure
Students wishing to withdraw from the College should contact the office of Student Affairs.  Procedures are outlined in the Student Handbook. 
Associate Dean of Student Affairs, 847-735-5200


Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights can be viewed on the FERPA Web site.