First-Year Residential Experience
Introducing the First-year Orientation and Residential Experience for Student Transformation. The FOREST at Lake Forest College aims to introduce all students to a rich and vibrant campus community.
Residence Life
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.
Upcoming important dates
March 1, 2025- Housing applicaiton for Fall25/Spring26 year opens
March 5, 2025- Speedfriending Virtual Event to find a roommate
March 11-15, 2025- Spring Break
March 24, 2025- Summer housing application opens
March 27, 2025- Housing Fair
April 1, 2025- Housing application for Fall25/Spring26 closes
April 15, 2025- In-person Speedfriending event to find roommates
April 16, 2025- Cleveland-Young room selection
April 17-24, 2025- Room selection days for returning students
April 19, 2025- Summer housing application closes
April 20-29, 2025- Mandatory Closing Floor Meetings
April 29, 2025- Last Day of Classes
May 8, 2025- Halls close at noon for students not graduating
May 9, 2025- Summer housing begins
May 10, 2025- Commencement
May 11, 2025- Halls close at noon for graduating seniors
May 12, 2025- Current students move to Week 1 summer rooms
May 15, 2025- Housing application opens for new students
July 31, 2025- Summer move out
August 16, 2025- First-Year and Transfer Students Move-In
August 19, 2025- Returning Students Move-In
August 21, 2025- First Day of Classes
Keep track of the move-in/move-out schedules and more.
Room and Board Costs
The costs of college are an important consideration for everyone. Here, you will find information about the costs associated with attending Lake Forest College.
Residence Life Staff
Our professional staff is committed to helping residents thrive in our communities. We encourage students to stop by and meet us!