Hello, Lafayette Leopards,
Happy New Year!
As we begin the spring semester, I share the following important information to aid in your success. Please read this email in its entirety.
Returning to campus
Inclement weather notification
- The College is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to arrive in our area over the weekend of Jan. 24-25. Please review the Jan. 21 email “Possible Winter Storm Update and & Early Arrival Information” ahead of your return to campus.
Residence hall access
- You may arrive at your spring housing Fri., Jan. 23, Sat., Jan. 24, or Sun., Jan. 25.
- For students arriving on Friday and moving into a new assignment, the Residence Life Office will be open at 9 a.m.
- Students returning to their fall 2025 assignments can access their spaces with their student IDs and room keys (if applicable). 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 changing rooms) must check in at the Residence Life Office during their registered move-in time.
Campus dining
Parking
Tech Lounge move-in hours
- UPDATE: Due to Skillman Library being closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026, ITS will be unable to staff the Tech Lounge. Nonetheless, ITS staff will monitor help desk requests throughout the weekend and provide support through email and phone. You can receive updated information regarding the library at https://library.lafayette.edu/.
Necessary Actions
Update your emergency contact and cellphone numbers before Jan. 30
- Please update your contact information, including your cellphone number, in your Banner Accounts: Personal Information
- Please update your emergency contact information.
- How to complete: Log in to https://selfservice.lafayette.edu/, click “Personal Information,” log in with your Lafayette credentials, scroll to “Emergency Contact,” and select “Add New.”
- In an emergency, your emergency contact is the person the College will typically contact first. For most students, the emergency contact will be your parent or guardian; it should be someone outside the College community.
Completing medical documentation
- Per College policy, all students must be up to date with the College’s vaccination requirements.
- Failure to comply will result in a hold being placed on your account; therefore, you would not be able to register for classes for the upcoming fall semester. Documentation should be uploaded to your health portal.
- Please contact the health center if you have any questions.
Important information for students
Available student resources
The following resources are available to assist you throughout the academic year for various needs. Please review these options:
Code of Conduct process updates
- 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.
Financial wellness resources
- 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.
Beware of phishing scams
- There are increasing incidents where scammers will impersonate people, groups, or organizations you know in an effort 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 ITS about phishing and other fraudulent email practices.
Additional support
If you need additional support as you return to campus, please do not hesitate to contact the following offices:
We look forward to your continued success for the spring 2026 semester. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Respectfully,
Dean Snipes