Community Engagement

From open events on campus, community-based learning and research, economic development, and volunteerism, the College has students, faculty, administrators, and staff actively involved in and across Easton.

22 student organizations providing volunteerism
20,000 hours devoted to community programs by faculty, students and staff
350 students participating in single-day, one-time service projects
200 students in 30 weekly Landis Student Leadership community service programs

Experience Lafayette College (XLC)

A special day for potential members of the 187th class to explore life and learning at Lafayette.

Rachel Tenney

As soon as I arrived on campus for XLC, my admissions counselor greeted me by name, and I spent the day getting to know the campus, faculty, and current students. The energy and sense of community on campus was contagious, and by the end of the day, I knew that I had found my home.

Emily Lynch

At XLC I was lucky enough to see Lafayette come alive on one of the nicest days of spring. XLC showed me everything I love about the Lafayette community, and it became more than just another campus in a brochure. At the end of the day, my mom and I shared a look, and we both knew. I enrolled that day as the admissions staff shook my hand and welcomed me, for the first time, to my new home.

Holdyn Barder

Throughout the process of applying to Lafayette, I knew it was the place for me, but after attending XLC, it really began to sink in. It felt real, and I did not want to leave that day. I caught a glimpse of what being a college student looked and felt like. The energy was ecstatic. XLC proved to me why Lafayette is known for its incredible resources
and academic prestige.

Area of Study

Arts and Humanities

A multidisciplinary project explores a variety of artistic voices within contemporary Muslim cultures.

Natural Science

Psychology students teach elementary kids about the brain.

Interdisciplinary

More than 100 students across three courses presented their research at the 14th Annual Multi-disciplinary Environmental Poster Session.

Engineering

Engineering students strive to improve personal care devices for local seniors.

ROI