Experience Lafayette College

Welcome to Experience Lafayette College, affectionately known as “XLC”! We are incredibly excited to host you on our campus today!

8:30 a.m.
 Registration and Refreshments
Allan P. Kirby Sports Center, Atrium

Homeroom

9 a.m.
 Welcome Session
Allan P. Kirby Sports Center, Arena
Introducing Lafayette 186
Allan P. Kirby Sports Center, Arena

Period 1

10:45 a.m.

 Academic Exploration: The Classroom Experience at Lafayette (students only)

At their core, Lafayette professors are scholars, teachers and mentors. Take this opportunity to witness the dynamism of our professors and absorb the academic energy and engagement that pervades Lafayette’s campus.

A Snapshot of the Arts at Lafayette (students only)
Departing from Williams Center for the Arts
Professors in a variety of departments will provide a thorough look at the many opportunities for involvement in the world of the arts. Come see why this is such an exciting moment for the arts at Lafayette.
NOTE: This session is on the Williams Arts Campus, easily reached by shuttle bus. Please see the final page of the Academic Exploration/Beyond the Classroom Packet for details.

The Value Proposition OR Connected Communities (parents only)
Hear about Lafayette’s distinct approach to career services or learn more about the way we blend academic and co-curricular learning on College Hill.

Period 2

11:45 a.m.
 Academic Exploration: The Classroom Experience at Lafayette

Beyond the Classroom: Living and Learning at Lafayette
There is a tremendous range of extra and co-curricular opportunity that compliments classroom learning at Lafayette. Through panel presentations and discussions, learn about many of these impressive facets of life at Lafayette.

Campus Walk and Talk
Departing from Skillman Library Steps
Take a peek into the exciting reality of the Lafayette experience via a student-guided campus tour.

Lunch

12:30 p.m.
 Lunch and XLC Activities Fair
Allan P. Kirby Sports Center, Kamine Gymnasium
Enjoy a student-hosted lunch and the opportunity to engage student leaders from an assemblage of co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and organizations at the Activities Fair.

Period 3

1:45 p.m.
 Academic Exploration: The Classroom Experience at Lafayette

Engineering at Lafayette (spans 3rd and 4th periods)
Begins in the Allan P. Kirby Spor ts Center, Arena
Given the nexus of engineering and the liberal arts at Lafayette, our approach to engineering is distinct and powerful. In this ‘double period’ offering, investigate the depth and dynamism of Lafayette Engineering.

Beyond the Classroom: Living and Learning at Lafayette

Campus Walk and Talk
Departing from Skillman Library Steps

Arts Campus Tour
Departing from Williams Center for the Arts
Take the chance to see our impressive facilities dedicated to the arts and just how important creative endeavor and artistic expression are to the Lafayette experience.
NOTE: This tour begins on the Williams Arts Campus, easily reached by shuttle bus. Please see the final page of the Academic Exploration/Beyond the Classroom packet for details.

Period 4

2:45 p.m.
 Academic Exploration: The Classroom Experience at Lafayette

Engineering at Lafayette (spans 3rd and 4th periods)
Begins in the Allan P. Kirby Spor ts Center, Arena
This “double period” offering begins in Period 3.

Beyond the Classroom: Living and Learning at Lafayette
(Please refer to the enclosed menu of options for ‘Beyond the Classroom: Living and Learning at Lafayette.’)

Campus Walk and Talk
Departing from Skillman Library steps

Residence Hall Open House
(Please refer to your campus map. NOTE: The residence halls will remain open until 4:30 p.m.)
What does your future dorm room look like? …
Take a self-guided tour of South College, Keefe, McKeen and Ruef Halls and see for yourself.

Afternoon Recess

3:30 p.m.
 Send-off Gathering
Porch of Pardee Hall and the Quad
Enjoy food, fellowship and a dose of Lafayette spirit as you ask any final questions and absorb a few delicious calories prior to your departure.