The
Lafayette Experience
Lafayette
is a place of academic excellence and opportunity, where every student
can realize his or her full potential. Four years of The Lafayette
Experience means discovery both in and out of the classroom, through
student-centered, active learning that combines the highest academic
standards with diverse extracurricular programs. Lafayette graduates
are prepared for success and leadership by one of the nation’s
most academically competitive and respected institutions.
The
Lafayette Experience consists of four key elements:
Student-Focused
Student-focused
teaching, mentoring, and academic excellence are the top priorities
of the faculty at Lafayette. Undergraduate research, directed by fully
involved and supportive faculty, is a priority and a key component
in the primary teaching mission. Lafayette's faculty make deep professional
and personal commitments to the success of their students in relationships
that can last a lifetime. Faculty members hold the Ph.D. or highest
equivalent degree in their field.
Academic
Curriculum
Lafayette's approach to teaching and
learning goes well beyond traditional classroom methods. Through active-learning
experiences in small-group seminars, student-centered team projects,
independent study, and student/faculty research, students have the
opportunity to cross academic boundaries in the liberal arts, sciences,
and engineering. Students study abroad, participate in work/study
experiential learning opportunities, and hold externships with alumni
and internships in government, industry, and many other fields.
Powerful
Resources
Major
financial resources make superb facilities and exceptional academic
programs available to all students. Lafayette’s close-knit residential
campus, which is consistently referred to as one of the most beautiful
in the nation, creates an atmosphere conducive to learning and achieving
one’s goals. Also integral to The Lafayette Experience is the
strong support the College receives from its global network of loyal
alumni.
Friendly
Residential Community
Whether you
are a campus visitor or a member of the Lafayette family, friendliness
and civility characterize the campus scene. Lafayette's diverse
student body provides an enriching social and cultural experience.
With more than 200 student groups and special activities, students
can explore new areas of interest and numerous opportunities for
leadership and personal growth, including participation in 23 Division
I intercollegiate sports as well as intramurals, a variety of on-campus
cultural enrichment programs, a broad range of living groups marked
by special interests, and fraternities and sororities.
The Lafayette
Experience allows students to take advantage of unique opportunities
to prepare for a rewarding future in one of the nation's most academically
challenging environments. It is an experience that starts here and
lasts a lifetime.
