What type of student are you?

To support individuals at different stages of their journey, the College provides varied opportunities for enrollment.
Work through the questions below by clicking the answer that best applies to you. Each choice will guide you to the next relevant step. You will not need to answer every question.

1. Are you seeking a degree from Lake Forest College (e.g., Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree)?

1. Yes, I am seeking a Bachelor's Degree from Lake Forest College.
   Proceed to question 2. 
2. Yes, I am seeking a Master's Degree from Lake Forest College.
   Proceed to question 3. 
3. No, I am not seeking a degree, but I would like to take undergraduate coursework for academic credit.
   Proceed to question 4. 
4. No, I am not seeking a degree, but I would like to take a course for fun and not for academic credit.
   • You'll want to apply to be an Auditor.
     Learn more about auditing at Lake Forest.

2. If you answered "A" for question 1, which of these options best describes you?

• I plan to apply and start as a first-year student (i.e., never attended another college full-time)
  • You'll want to apply to be an Incoming First-Year Student.
    Learn more about the application process for First-Year Students. 
• I plan to apply as a transfer student (e.g., I attended another college full-time)
  • You'll want to apply to be an Incoming Transfer Student.
    Learn more about the application process for Transfer Students. 
• I previously attended Lake Forest College and am seeking to be readmitted to the College.
  • You'll want to apply to be an Incoming Re-Admit Student.
    Learn more about the readmission process. 

3. If you answered "B" for question 1, which of these options best describes you?

• I have (or will soon have) a Bachelor's Degree and I plan to apply for the Masters of Arts in Teaching program.
  • You'll want to apply to be a MAT Student.
    Learn more about the MAT program. 
• I have (or will soon have) a Bachelor's Degree and I plan to apply for the Master's of Liberal Studies
  • You'll want to apply to be a MLS Student.
    Learn more about the MLS program. 

4. If you answered "C" for question 1, which of these options best describes you?

• I have already completed a Bachelor's Degree, but would like to take additional coursework for academic credit (e.g., to fulfill missing courses; endorsement; continuing education credit).
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Post-Baccalaureate Student. 
    Learn more
• I have completed high school, but I have not completed a Bachelor's Degree. I am not yet ready to be a degree-seeking student.
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Non-Degree Seeking Pre-Baccalaureate Student. 
    Learn more
• I am visiting from another college and I am looking to take a summer course or two at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer back to my other college.
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting College Student: Summer.
    Learn more about summer classes for Visiting College Students. 
• I am visiting from another college and I am looking to take some courses during the academic year (fall or spring) at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer back to my other college.
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting College Student: Academic Year. 
    Learn more
• I am an advanced high school student (rising senior or current senior) and I would like to take a summer course or two at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer to another college.
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Advanced High School Student: Summer.
    Learn more about summer classes for Advanced High School Students. 
• I am an advanced high school student (rising senior or current senior) and I would like to take a course during the academic year (fall or spring) at Lake Forest College that I intend to transfer to another college.
  • You'll want to apply to be a Visiting Advanced High School Student: Academic Year. 
    Learn more