Transfer Application Requirements

It's easy to transfer to Lake Forest!

PTK Transfer Honor Roll 2023We are accepting applications for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026.

Submit these required materials to complete your transfer application:


Additional Transfer Resources

Veterans and Service Members

Lake Forest College values our current veterans and service members and is supportive of those who wish to begin or complete their education with us. Click here for information about financial aid available to veterans and their dependents. Please contact the Office of Admissions for assistance.

Verto Education

Lake Forest College is proud to partner with Verto Education–an academic program that allows you to start your college experience abroad at one of their 5+ global study centers before transitioning to Lake Forest.

All courses, credits, and transcripts at Verto locations are delivered by Verto’s accredited Academic Provider, the University of New Haven. This coursework has been reviewed and articulated by Lake Forest to our course offerings. This allows not only for a timely graduation, but a seamless transition to Lake Forest after your semester abroad and once admitted to the College. You may view current course equivalencies at approved Verto locations here.

Starting college with Verto means choosing a globally-focused education grounded in experiential learning where you will be fully supported in the transition to your future at Lake Forest College.

Transfer Application and Enrollment Deadlines

Fall 2025 applications are still open on a case-by-case basis only! 

Spring and Fall 2026 applications are now open! The deadline for Spring is January 1, 2026 and the deadline for Fall is August 1, 2026.

Submit Materials

Via mail:
Lake Forest College
Office of Admissions
555 N. Sheridan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Via fax: 847-735-6271

Via email: admissions@lakeforest.edu 

Questions? Contact Your Admissions Counselor

Melissa Naughton
Director of Transfer Admissions
847-735-5009
naughton@lakeforest.edu

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in-person chat with Melissa

Brian Bacon
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions
847-735-5106

bbcaon@lakeforest.edu

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in-person chat with Brian