Welcome Class of 2028, transfer students, and exchange students to Lawrence University! 

Our New Student Orientation Series will be VIRTUAL. Please see all the sessions below - see you soon!

LU LAUNCH: 1.5-hour virtual session for new students, families and supporters to welcome you to Lawrence University and give an overview of what to expect and do over the summer heading into the Fall 2024 term, and meet campus partners and learn more about our resources. This is applicable to new first-year and transfer students.   

For New Students, Families & Supporters - 2 virtual sessions. Pick one to attend. A recording will be posted to the website after.

  • Saturday - May 18, 9am (CDT) - Session has passed. Click to view recording.

  • Tuesday - June 18, 7pm (CDT) - Session has passed. Click to view recording.

LU CONNECT: 1-hour virtual sessions for families and supporters to meet with campus partners, get "next step" information, and ask questions. Students will have the opportunity to meet and connect with student leaders, alumni, and each other.

For New Students, Families & Supporters: 

  • August 1, 7pm(CDT): CONNECT about Residential Living

  • August 7, 7pm-7:30pm(CDT): Residential Education & Housing Q & A pop-in Session Click HERE to join!

  • August 8, 12pm-12:30pm (CDT): Residential Education & Housing Q & A pop-in Session Click HERE to join!

For New Students: 

  • June 16-30: CONNECT with EPIC (orientation) Leaders. Students will be emailed sign up links (to their personal and Lawrence email addresses.)

  • July 23-August 9: CONNECT with Lawrence Faculty and Staff. Students will be emailed sign up links (to their personal and Lawrence email addresses.)

  • September 1- September 7: CONNECT with Community Advisors (CA). Students will be emailed sign up links (to their personal and Lawrence email addresses.)

LU WELCOME: Welcome Week will run from Monday, September 9 - Sunday, September 15, 2024.

  • MOVE-IN DAY is Monday, September 9, 2024 from 9am - 1pm.

More information to come! Stay tuned! Questions? Please email firstyear@lawrence.edu

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

International student move in. Learn about international orientation and arrival.

The International Orientation is required for all F-1 and J-1 students. Dual citizens, permanent residents, and students with global backgrounds are also welcome and can sign up by contacting InternationalHouse@lawrence.edu