Hotel Block Reservations
Room Block at The Forester Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at a discounted rate at The Forester Hotel.
Reserve Here
The Forester Hotel
200 North Field Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
- Rooms available from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Discounted rate: $149/night (plus 11% tax) for standard king and queen rooms
- Please make your reservation by Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Room Block at the Deer Path Inn
A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at a slightly discounted rate at the Deer Path Inn.
Reserve Here
Deer Path Inn
255 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
- Rooms available from Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Thursday rate: $407.15/night
- Friday and Saturday rate: $492.15/night
Ceremony Seating
- Seating will be reserved for all guests who are participating in the processional and other special guests.
- For more information or to request special accommodations, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.
Accessibility Services
If you require any accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact Kirsten Schramm, Director of Accessibility Services, at kschramm@lakeforest.edu. We kindly ask for requests to be submitted by Wednesday, April 1, to ensure arrangements can be made.
ADA Parking
- There will be designated ADA parking available on a first-come, first-served basis, but you must display your official DMV handicapped placard if you park in an ADA parking space on campus.
- When you arrive for Inauguration events, follow directional signage to the designated ADA parking area.
Accessible Seating
- For the Inauguration Ceremony, wheelchair seating is available with one companion seat. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note: Lake Forest College is unable to furnish wheelchairs. If you have questions about accessibility for Inauguration, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.
For the Hearing Impaired
- The Inauguration Ceremony will include ASL interpretation. The interpreter will be located near the stage for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- To access reserved seating in view of the interpreter, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.
- The livestream will also feature live captioning.
For the Visually Impaired
- The Inauguration Ceremony will be broadcast live with full sound on our livestream link on April 10 at 3 p.m. CST.