Hello Lafayette Leopards,
I hope that your summer experiences have been what you expected, and you are ready to ease into the academic year at Lafayette. I hope that you have ease and success as you begin the academic year.
For those whom I have not encountered, I am Dr. Walter Snipes, and I serve as the Dean of Students at Lafayette College. On behalf of the division of student life, we look forward to co-creating a community of learning and thriving with you.
This email represents one of several correspondences I will send throughout the academic year. Please review it in its entirety.
For the exciting part:
Welcome to the Class of 2029 and incoming transfer students!
Make sure you are up to date on the requirements as provided on First Things First.
You can find all Orientation-related information HERE.
Welcome back to Class of 2028, Class of 2027, and Class of 2026!
If you have not already done so, review the important arrival information from Residence Life. The Residence Life web page will provide you with the necessary information you need for moving into your residential spaces.
Email reslife@lafayette.edu with any housing-related questions.
As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, here are the necessary action steps and important information for all students to be aware of as you prepare to arrive on campus.
Update your emergency contact and cellphone numbers before August 25, 2025
Please update your contact information, including your cell phone number, in your Banner Accounts: Personal Information
Please update your emergency contact information.
How to complete: Log into https://selfservice.lafayette.edu/, click “Personal Information.’ Log in with your Lafayette credentials, scroll to ‘Emergency Contact’, and select ‘Add New’.
In the case of emergencies, your emergency contact is the person the College typically will contact first. For most students, the emergency contact will be your parent or guardian; the emergency contact should be someone outside of the College community.
The following resources are available to assist you throughout the academic year for various needs. Please review these options:
Accessibility Resources (https://hub.lafayette.edu/disability-services/)
Bailey Health Center and Counseling Center (https://healthcenter.lafayette.edu/) and (https://counselingcenter.lafayette.edu/)
Case Management and Care Coordination (https://deanofstudents.lafayette.edu/community-support-and-response/office-of-case-management/)
Office of Intercultural Development (https://intercultural.lafayette.edu/)
Emergency Fund (https://lafayettec.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NHtrm72gKcvKWp)
Dean of Students (https://deanofstudents.lafayette.edu/)
Pard Pantry (https://studentgovernment.lafayette.edu/student-government/pard-pantry/)
Recreation Services (https://recreation.lafayette.edu/)
Religious and Spiritual Life (https://religiouslife.lafayette.edu/)
Student Advocacy and Prevention (https://deanofstudents.lafayette.edu/student-advocacy-and-prevention/)
Make sure you check out the Lafayette Dining information. This is a great resource to know what meal options are available.
We have updated the Code of Conduct Process. The new process incorporates restorative practices in our approach to support students. Additionally, it clarifies how we will adjudicate cases and address concerns that impact our community.
Lafayette College looks to empower you to make informed financial decisions. As such, we share this Financial Education Resource as you start the academic year.
You must have a parking permit to park your vehicle on campus. Contact Public Safety for your parking-related questions.
We are excited for the following events that will occur when you return to campus.
Welcome Week. We know that you will see a lot of things during this week. Visit your OurCampus page for more information.
Women’s and Men’s Soccer Games: Let’s cheer on our fellow Leopards as they compete in the upcoming games.
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Recruitment activities. We are excited for the new members who will join our phenomenal organizations.
We look forward to welcoming you home as we enter the 2025-2026 academic year. We all wish you much success as you have an amazing year.
Respectfully,
Dean Snipes