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Our residence halls provide around-the-clock opportunities for meeting new people, showing off mad video game skills, and creating an unforgettable college experience.

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Beyond enjoying the convenience of living and learning in the same space, students who choose to live on campus get more from their college experience. Growth happens when students actively contribute to the life of the College, engage in learning outside of the classroom, and develop life-long friendships! When a hall becomes your home, the possibilities are limitless. 

  • image“North Campus is closest to the city of Lake Forest’s downtown, which makes for a quick walk to the grocery store and train station.”

    -Julie Mikula ’13
    lives in Cleveland-Young International Center 

    The City of Lake Forest is only a 15 minutes walk from campus but there’s always a shuttle available to take you in to town where you can eat at restaurants, shop, and catch the Metra to Chicago.

  • image“Whether I run into my professors in the student center or walk past a Senior 25 member, I feel a sense of connectedness to everything that is going on at my college.”

    -Erin Sully ’16
    lives in Harlan Hall 

    Every year, the College community nominates top leaders on campus who are then elected to the Senior 25.

  • image“You don’t have to walk very far to watch Lake Forest College home games!”

    -Pulkit Diwan ’16
    lives in Roberts Hall 

    Students can cheer at their favorite Forester varsity sport.  Home athletic events are held on South Campus at the Recreation Center, Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, or Farwell Field.

  • image“My residence hall is not very big so I don’t feel at all lost or cutaway from the life around the College.”

    -Pulkit Diwan ’16
    lives in Roberts Hall 

    The average Resident Assistant at Lake Forest College has approximately 25 residents.  This allows small, tight-knit communities to develop within our residence halls. 

     

  • image“I love living on campus because I get to live next to all of my friends and it’s a quick walk to class.”

    -JJ Conoscenti ’13
    lives in Blackstone Hall 

    It only takes ten minutes to walk from the tip of North Campus through Middle to South Campus. It’s even faster if you’re riding your bike!

  • image“Living on campus allows you to be involved in more things because your schedule is more flexible.”

    -Lexie Zaas ’14
    lives in Lois Durand Hall 

    The Gates Center supports over 50 student-led organizations varying in subjects such as service, academic, and Greek-letter.

     

  • image“Because my residence hall has an international theme, residents learn so much about each other’s cultures.”

    -Julia Mikula ’13
    lives in Cleveland-Young International Center 

    Cleveland-Young Hall provides special interest housing for students with an international taste.

  • image“Get to know your neighbors! They can be a big help in times of need and a friendship can form that could last your four years at Lake Forest.”

    -Kaila Stephens ’13
    lives in Nollen Hall 

    Once you join our community, you’re a Forester Forever.  Alumni of Lake Forest College enjoy many benefits including a fun-filled Homecoming.

     

  • image“It may feel a little bit awkward at first to go down to the lounge in your building to strike up a conversation with someone, but it’s worth it in the end.”

    -Lexie Zaas ’14
    lives in Lois Durand Hall 

    Each residence hall on campus has a lounge that students can use for studying or socializing. 

     

  • image“I can utilize every resource here like taking help from friends, classmates, professors and tutors.”

    -Pulkit Diwan ’16
    lives in Roberts Hall 

    Lake Forest College has a Writing Center and Math Resource Center.  Both are conveniently located on Middle Campus and offer appointments in the evening.

     

  • image“The Roommate Agreement has shown me that simple, considerate acts go a long way and it makes me love my living situation!”

    -Erin Sully ’16
    lives in Harlan Hall 

    Each student living on campus signs a Roommate Agreement that establishes some rules for your room.

  • image“I am seconds from the gym if I want to squeeze in an early morning workout.”

    -Kaila Stephens ’13
    lives in Nollen Hall 

    The Sports and Recreation Center is a short walk from any residence hall on campus.  Aside from working out, students can participate in intramural sports, fitness classes, or cheer for the home team during a Foresters game.

     

  • image“Spend time in your building’s lounge. You’ll get to know other residents as well as your resident assistants.”

    -Julia Mikula ’13
    lives in Cleveland-Young International Center 

    Meeting new people is one of the most exciting parts of your college career. Make the most of it!

  • image“Living on campus puts you in a position to get to know other students much better. My best friendships on campus were formed by spending time in my residence hall.”

    -Julia Mikula ’13
    lives in Cleveland-Young International Center

    Lake Forest has three campuses, North, Middle, and South, all within a five minute walk from one to the other.

Each hall is staffed with a Resident Assistant whose main function is to build community in the residence halls, assist students as they transition to college, and enforce college policies.  Additionally, Residence Life staff provide a variety of fun and educational events for students.

Living on campus allows students to participate in a wealth of activities including: football on the quad, ice cream socials, and late night conversations about the latest Jersey Shore episode. Students hang out in the residence hall lounges watching Glee and playing the newest version of Halo. They also spend hours studying chemistry in the McClure lounge, getting math help from their neighbors, and discussing various majors and classes.  



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