Housing Accomodations

Lake Forest College residence halls offer double, triple, quad, and suite style living for most residential students. Off campus housing through the Arrive apartments, campus apartments, and the In the Loop program also offers shared living and sleeping spaces. Lake Forest College encourages students to discover their spaces to decompress, process emotions, and relax outside of their sleeping space. Here are some peaceful places on campus available for student use:

• Enjoy a nature walk on the trails behind Lillard Science Center or to the Lake Forest Beach.
• Settle into one of the cozy corners of the Donnelley and Lee Library. The basement offers many quiet zones, and study rooms are available for reservation through the Lake Forest College Library website. Reserve library rooms here: https://libcal.lakeforest.edu/
• Bring a book or other quiet activity to the lounge in the residence hall.
• Practice meditation, prayer, or quiet contemplation in the Interfaith Reflection Room in Mohr Student Commons.
• Unwind in the Intercultural House on South Campus which boasts a fully functioning kitchen, TV, lounge seating, dining area, and access to a single use bathroom.
• Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the lounge in Carnegie Hall or occupy an empty meeting room in Brown Hall or Lillard Science Center. Reserve meeting rooms here: need to find link
• Visit the CARE office for a soothing experience in the rich ambience of their sensory room.
• Reserve some time in Health and Wellness’s Relaxation Room, which has a massage chair and sunlamp. Reservations can be made on the student health portal.
• Work with ResLife staff to set up a Roommate Agreement meeting. RAs are expertly trained in conflict resolution and skilled at facilitating collaborative conversations between students who are advocating for their needs in a shared space. They can assist in fostering a healthy living environment for all roommates. Please email ResLife@LakeForest.edu if you have issues or are not sure how to contact your RA and RD. 

See the list above, which includes many spaces available to Lake Forest College students for quiet environments. Most academic buildings offer meeting rooms that may be open for student use during the day. The library offers study rooms that are available for reservations. The Café side of the library remains open 24 hours a day for students to study. Mohr Student Center offers spaces that students can study in, such as meeting rooms, tables and booths downstairs, and the Calvin Durand Hall. Residence Halls also offer lounges as a space for students to relax or study. 

As most residential spaces are shared, each student is responsible for understanding what is reasonably within their control in a shared space. It is not reasonable for a student to expect to control the entire room. It is reasonable to expect to control your own items and set boundaries with your roommates. All Lake Forest College students are encouraged to develop skills for sharing space and setting and respecting boundaries. We understand that some students may not have had to share a room with someone before, so it can be a new experience for them to navigate. Developing these skills is an important part of the Forester experience. Please consult with ResLife staff for guidance on implementing roommate agreements and navigating challenges. The Health & Wellness Center is available for tips on prioritizing your well-being in the campus environment. 

While the College hopes that students will have a positive roommate relationship in all roommate pairings, having prior challenges with a roommate can be a common experience. Drawing from these experiences, even less than positive ones, can offer students learning opportunities that can improve communication and boundaries with future roommates. ResLife makes every effort to offer students opportunities to connect and develop roommate relationships through roommate agreements, social hours, residence hall meetings, and the roommate selection process. Health & Wellness is available for counseling if a student needs to talk through a past roommate experience, develop strategies, and receive support for fostering a positive relationship with a new roommate. 

Students concerned with theft of valuable items should consider purchasing a lockbox or small safe to store these items. All students should lock their residence hall room doors when they leave their space. 

Please email ResLife@LakeForest.edu to connect with ResLife staff about any Housing needs and concerns. Please see Health & Wellness’s website to see what services are offered to support you in navigating your wellness in the campus experience. Appointments can be made through the student health portal.

If accommodations are needed to ensure equal access to Housing, Parking, Dining, or Academics, please see the Accessibility Services website for more information on the application process and required documentation.