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Admissions
The more you learn, the better you get at learning. And that’s what the top employers are looking for: the top learners.
From the moment you enroll at Lake Forest College, you’re assigned to an Academic and Career Advisor, whose job is learn all about you—what you love doing, what you think you might be good at—and find ways to get to where you want to land after graduation.
Visit Campus
Make the most out of your campus visit whether it is virtually or in-person. We can customize your visit according to your interests.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid offers a personalized approach, helping our students and families by providing timely information, anticipating concerns, and seeking innovative, personalized solutions.
Visiting Students
Those who wish to enroll at Lake Forest College, but who do not necessarily intend to graduate from here, may enroll as a non-degree community education student.
Admitted Students
Information for our incoming Fall 2021 Foresters. You will find deadlines, next steps, and more information.
Summer Visit Days
Join us on campus for one of our Summer Visit Days and experience all Lake Forest College has to offer. This half-day program will include an overview of the College with a presentation on the admissions and financial aid processes, a tour of campus led by one of our current student ambassadors, and the opportunity to connect with various departments on campus to learn more about the student experience.
Admissions Events
Meet Your Counselor
Your admissions counselor is here to guide you through the application process and help you decide if the College is the right fit for you. Learn more about your counselor and find a time to connect.
Dream it. Make it. Pursue it.—Alumni talk about
how their time at Lake Forest helped shape their current career path.
Julia Lovelace '18
Flight Attendant for Major US Airline
From introvert to social butterfly and campus leader
Devin Tyler '17
Consultant, Axiom Consulting Partners
From an unknown career path to a thriving corporate experience
Sam Kaser '15
Patient Care Coordinator, Lactation Network
Trusting the path while helping new parents
Suzanne Fischer '97
Infrastructure Proposal Services Director, Kiewit
Helping rebuild after Hurricane Katrina
Chisomo Mwale '19
Clinical Research Coordinator at Northwestern University
Finding her home away from home as an international student
Fall 2021 Admitted Students
We are excited to welcome you to Lake Forest College, where you are about to embark on a wonderful adventure with us. There are a number of steps that need to be complete before your first day of class. Click the link to find the latest information for new students.