In March 1826, the citizens of Easton received a charter signed by the governor of Pennsylvania establishing Lafayette College. The vision: to teach the habits and subjects of a disciplined mind, the skills to conduct careful research and come to considered conclusions, and the desire and ability to lead a purposeful life.
The Office of Career Services is proud to have received national recognition for our award winning Gateway Program. Graduate outcomes and employer feedback confirm that Gateway students are poised for success. These students are better prepared to pursue and fulfill their career goals as a result of actively engaging with career counselors, participating in experiential learning and research, as well as networking with alumni and parent volunteers
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThe Mail Center coordinates the delivery of mail to students. Every full-time student is assigned a mailbox in Farinon Center. We try to maintain the same box for your entire enrollment at the College.
Students who have a verified medical condition that necessitates a housing accommodation are responsible for meeting all documentation requirements. Student documentation supporting the request for accommodation must be on file with the Director of Disability Services (in the ATTIC, Scott Hall 3rd floor) by the deadline.
No matter where on earth your summer travels take you, remember that you can access library resources from off-campus using your Lafayette network ID and password. Just begin your search from the library web site, with its Lafayette-specific URLs. When you try to access subscription resources, you'll then be prompted to log in with your network ID and password (the same credentials that you use to access your email).
Bailey Health Center connects students with quality health care and promotes an environment of wellness, where students are treated with compassion and understanding.
Form personal connections, explore individual interests, develop leadership skills, and engage with a community that begins on campus and extends far past it. Make new friends, enjoy transformative experiences, and challenge yourself in an environment built on trust, respect, and opportunity.
Have fun, stay fit, be healthy. Check out our robust menu of more than 50 intramural sports and recreational activities - supplemented by health and counseling services - to find the one that’s right for you.
Clubs and organizations play an active and crucial role at Lafayette College.
Lafayette College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
I could not have had a better student experience anywhere else. The campus culture and curricular structure perfectly suited my needs as a student. I only wish there were more study abroad & language options for my major.
Lafayette is a small Liberal Arts College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Its setting is suburban and it has a small student body. This makes its community really close-knit and constructive. You can make a lot of friends (even though it seems counter-intuitive) and close connections. The professors actually care about individual students and help them in class, with internship...
