Start your Panther journey
Welcome Panther! We are honored to welcome you to the LC community. Now that you're a LaGrange College Panther, it's time to get more acquainted with the campus and to prepare for your LC journey. At New Student Orientation (NSO), you will meet faculty and staff, learn about campus resources, build relationships with your fellow Panthers, and complete steps to ensure you are prepared for life at LC.
Whether you are an incoming first-year student, transfer student, international student, or dual enrollment student, we will provide answers to your questions so that you can confidently transition into this new journey. NSO is the first step of many during this transition, and the entire LaGrange College community is committed to ensuring your success from day one. We look forward to supporting you as you thrive as a new student and empower you to leave your own paw print on the Hill.
First-year Student Definition
First-year students are either a) a student who has not completed any college-level coursework or b) a first-year student who has completed college-level coursework through a dual enrollment program while still in high school. Students with dual enrollment credits are classified as first-time students since they have not previously enrolled full-time in a postsecondary institution after high school graduation.
Transfer Student Definition
Transfer students have previously enrolled in a postsecondary institution after high school graduation and have earned college credits that apply toward a degree at LaGrange College. Transfer students who have less than 30 earned credits will be housed in community style housing.
New Student Orientation Dates
Please plan for your NSO session! Students must attend the entirety of the orientation schedule. Late arrivals and early departures cannot be accommodated.
Orientation dates and schedules are listed below:
First-Year Student 2-Day NSO: June 8-9, 2026
First-Year Student 1-Day NSO: June 26, 2026
First-Year Student 2- Day NSO: July 13-14, 2026
First-Year Student 1-Day NSO: July 20, 2026
Transfer Student 1-Day NSO: July 24, 2026
New Student Orientation Schedules
NSO is not just for our new student Panthers. We look forward to meeting with our Panther Families/Supporters during NSO. Review the student and supporter schedules below. Session times may change; however, the start time and end time will remain the same.
Two-Day NSO Schedules
One-Day NSO Schedules
New Student Orientation Fees
The Orientation Fee for the 2-Day NSO is $150. The fee covers meals for you and two guests, orientation materials, an overnight stay in the residence halls, and LC swag provided during each session. Additional guests are welcome to attend! The fee for additional guests is $25/person.
The Orientation Fee for the 1-Day NSO is $100. The fee covers meals for you and two guests, orientaiton materials, and LC swag provided during each session. Additional guests are welcome to attend! The fee for additional guests is $25/person.
Click here to pay your NSO Fee.
Preparing for the Academic Year
As a new student, there are quite a few tasks required prior to the start of the academic year. We are providing a checklist for you to ensure a smooth move-in and start to the academic year. Please note that regardless of credits or academic standing, all incoming students must complete the following:
Health FormImmunization Form
Insurance Verification or Enrollment
In addition to the forms listed above,
Commuter Students must complete the following: Commuter Confirmation Form
Residential students (those living in on campus housing) must complete the following:
Housing Contract, Meal Plan Form, & Housing Questionnaire
All forms, except the Insurance Verification or Enrollment Form, can be found in your MyLC account.
Have Questions?
Contact Dr. Kerry Kenner, AVP for Student Experience and Dean of Students, for questions regarding New Student Orientation at orientation@lagrange.edu.
We look forward to seeing you on the Hill!