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Cur Non is our rally cry. The motto for the Marquis de Lafayette, Cur Non means Why Not. We challenge our students to move beyond the familiar. We dare them to use their intellect, …

Inspired by the desire to honor Marquis de Lafayette and his service to the cause of freedom during the American Revolution, Lafayette College was chartered in 1826 and established with …

Learning at Lafayette transcends the classroom. Through courses, community-based teams, service-learning programs, and trips to other regions and countries, our students are working …

Lafayette offers over 50 areas of study across four academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Students also work with professors to create their …

Seeing is believing: Lafayette is beautiful Come see for yourself the wide range of attractive buildings, park-like grounds, technology-enhanced classrooms, great art facilities, expansive …

Chartered in 1826, Lafayette College is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. Students are engaged in a transformative educational experience that bridges the liberal arts, …

Applications for Regular Decision must be submitted to Lafayette College by January 15; applications are due by 11:59 pm your local time. If first semester grades are not available at …

If your midyear grades will be delayed due to an extension of the marking period, please email [email protected] to let us know. Optional: SAT or ACT scores.