New Student Orientation and First Connection FAQ

We are working on continuing to create a strong welcoming experience for New Students! Student Affairs is working to reimagine and fashion a welcome experience for New Students that continues to embrace who are are as a community and welcome new students to our community. Student Affairs is collaborating with a wide array of campus constituents on creating this. We are currently in a small group working phase. 

We are creating a Transformational Student Experience by consulting with multiple campus partners and consituents.

Areas of focus:

1. 1. Orienting New Students to campus and Lake Forest College
   2. Creating a tight knit community of First Year Students 
   3. Meeting CAS Standards for New Student experiences by educating students and families
   4. Honoring the experiences of a diverse group of First Year Students
   5. Developing tracks + cohorts for students to experience 
   6. Supporting students (particularly traditionally marginalized groups) to develop support systems and connections to resources

We are working on continuing to create a strong welcoming experience for New Students! Student Affairs is working to reimagine and fashion a welcome experience for New Students that continues to embrace who are are as a community and welcome new students to our community. Student Affairs is collaborating with a wide array of campus constituents on creating this. We are currently in a small group working phase. 

This will be a multi-year phase-in of adjustments. Orientation Leaders and First Connection Mentors who have served in the past will notice adjustments in training and development prior to programs beginning, and updates in the schedule