Admissions

Special Student Admission

Students who wish to enroll at Lake Forest College, but who do not necessarily intend to graduate from the College may enroll as Special Students. Students may take courses to fulfill requirements at another university or college, as well as to fulfill high school requirements. All credits earned are fully transferable to other colleges and universities or may be applied toward a degree at Lake Forest College.

Students may apply as special students but admission does not grant the student degree-seeking status. Special students may take courses on a part-time or full-time basis and their continued enrollment is conditional on attaining satisfactory progress. The Vice President for Admissions and Career Services and the Director of Transfer and International Admissions will review their performance at the end of each semester. Students who demonstrate the ability to complete their coursework successfully may submit a change of status application to become fully matriculated students.

Tuition Rates for Special Students

Students registered for three or more courses will be charged the full-time tuition rate and applicable fees. Students enrolled for one or two courses will be charged the appropriate per-course tuition rate.

Campus Housing Requests for Special Students

Traditional-age special students may request campus housing, but the Director of Transfer and International Admissions and the Director of Residence Life must grant special permission.

Non-traditional Age Special Students

Adults who are 30 years of age or older should consult with the Vice President for Admissions and Career Services or the Community Education Office to determine how special student status would apply to them. Special student applications are available through the Admissions Office and the Community Education Office.