Admitted Students for Fall 2012: Important Dates

Information is updated often, so please check back for more important dates.

Academic Calendar 2012-2013

Apr
2
First-Year Studies course selection opens
Learn more here.
Apr
2
Admitted Student Open House
Spend a day on-campus like a Forester. Meet your future residence hall mates, classmates, and friends! Attend sessions on a variety of topics, including some just for parents.

May
1
Housing form is due - but don’t wait till the last minute!
Housing is chosen on a first-come, first-served basis; the sooner you get it in the better your chances of getting your preferred housing assignment. Click here for housing information and the form. Commuter students who will live in their permanent residences will not need to fill out a form.
May
1
Enrollment deposit due
Click here to make your deposit on our secure server. Or, you can make a check for $500 payable to Lake Forest College to: Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
May
1
First-Year Studies course selection due
Today is the deadline for admitted first-year students to choose First-Year Studies courses for the 2011 fall semester.

Jun
20
Time to contact your advisor to discuss Fall Registration
Newly enrolled students will need to consult with their advisor about their courses for fall and spring between now and June 30.

Jul
1
Sign-up ends today for Forester Tuition Payment Plan
Families interested in paying on a monthly basis for the entire year or for each semester can now enroll online. There is a $80 fee and no interest charges. Starting and ending dates for the year are July 1 and April 1. After July 1, you can still sign up by making the past due payments and enrolling for the remainder of the year. Learn more.

Jul
2
New student registration begins
Newly admitted students will register for classes between now and July 13.

Jul
20
Housing assignments emailed
Check your Lake Forest email account today for an email about your room assignment. Get your housing contract in by August 3 to avoid a late fee!

Aug
3
Health history report due
Your doctor-signed health history report (pdf)is due today. It must be postmarked no later than August 3, 2012 to avoid a $100 late fee. You’ll probably need to visit a doctor for this, so make your appointment now!
Aug
3
Housing contract is due
Get your housing contractin by the end of today to avoid a $750.00 late fine. Why the hefty fine? We need to know you’re coming to campus!

Aug
15
Tuition is due
Tuition for the fall 2012 semester is due today. Questions? Call the Business Office at 847-735-5031.

Aug
19
First Connection Pre-Orientation
This pre-orientation program is mandatory for international students. It is also designed for students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, such as ethnic minority students, students who identify as GLBT, and first-generation students.