January 22, 2025

Returning for the Spring Semester

Hello students,

Happy New Year!

As we begin the spring semester, I share the following as important information to aid your success. Please read this email in its entirety.

Returning to campus

Residence Hall Access

  • You may arrive at your spring housing Sat., Jan. 25, or Sun., Jan. 26.
  • Students returning to their fall 2024 assignments can return to their spaces using their access cards. Upon arrival, you do not need to check in with the Residence Life team.
  • Students moving into a new assignment (i.e., new students to campus or students doing a room change), should check in at the Residence Life Office during their registered move in time.

Dining

Please note the following dining hours:

  • Sat., Jan. 25:

    • Upper Farinon – 4-9 p.m.

    • Lower Farinon – 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • Sun., Jan. 26:

    • Marquis Dining Hall – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    • Lower Farinon – 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • Mon., Jan. 27:

Parking

You must have an appropriate pass to park your vehicle for the spring semester. All parking is fully assigned. A current waitlist must be resolved before any new parking requests. Or, you can purchase a parking pass for a City of Easton downtown parking garage.

Tech Lounge move-in hours

The Tech Lounge will be available 5-8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 26. Stop by Skillman Library, Room 104 for help with software, network connectivity, email, and more.

Student action required

Updating Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency where we need to contact your emergency contacts (e.g., parents, guardians, etc.), we must have accurate information. Please update your emergency contact information in your Banner Self-Service accounts‘ “Personal Information” section.

Update Missing Person Contact

Students can register a confidential emergency contact to be notified within 24 hours of being determined missing. However, Public Safety is not precluded from contacting a student’s contact person, custodial parent, or guardian immediately upon determination that the student is missing. The emergency contact need not be a parent or guardian; it can be anyone. Registration is voluntary but strongly encouraged.

Completing Medical Documentation

All students must be current with the college’s vaccine requirements per college policy. If you remain deficient for the second dose of Meningitis B, either Trumenba or Bexsero, please make arrangements to receive the dose by March 15, 2025. Failure to comply will result in a hold being placed on your account, and therefore, you will not be able to register for classes for the upcoming Fall semester. Documentation should be uploaded to Your Portal. Please contact the health center if you have any questions.

Important information for students

Beware of Phishing Scams

There are increasing incidents where scammers will impersonate people, groups, or organizations you know to deceive you. They want you to reveal personal information or send them resources. Please be vigilant regarding emails or texts you receive requesting you to give information or money. Here is a resource from our Technology Team about Phishing and Other Fraudulent Email Practices.

Updates to Code of Conduct Procedures

In August 2024, Student Life updated some Code of Conduct procedures to align with a restorative practices approach to student accountability. Over the next few weeks, we will provide more specific information regarding the Code of Conduct process. This is an update to the Code of Conduct accountability process, not an update to the Code of Conduct.

Financial Wellness Resources

Lafayette College looks to empower you to make informed financial decisions. As such, we share this Financial Education Resource as you return to campus.

Needing additional support

If you find that you need some additional support as you return to campus, please do not hesitate to contact the following offices:

We look forward to having a great semester with you.

Respectfully,

Dean Snipes