Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College is one of the nation's most innovative liberal arts colleges. Abundant internship and research opportunities, close interaction with highly skilled professors, and the resources and practical programs available in nearby Chicago set Lake Forest College apart. In addition to strong academic majors in the humanities and social and natural sciences, the College features inventive programs of study in communication, business, Islamic World Studies, finance, neuroscience, digital media design and still other contemporary areas. Lake Forest also has a number of accelerated and dual-degree programs, in engineering, international studies, pharmacy, and law. In addition, students at Lake Forest can choose to earn a BA degree in communication or philosophy in just three years instead of the usual four. Lake Forest offers a rigorous academic environment in small class settings where professors do all the teaching and advising; you won't find teaching assistants here. Most of the 1,500 students live on the wooded 107-acre campus located near Lake Michigan, 30 miles north of Chicago. Students come from 47 states and 78 countries making for a dynamic cross-cultural learning environment. The opportunity for students from around the world to spend four years together in an empowering community prepares them well to compete and succeed in a global economy. The College's Center for Chicago Programs facilitates research and internships at Chicago institutions as well as frequent commutes to the city for work and fun. The Center also brings well-known Chicago experts and artists to campus for classroom discussions, as well as public lectures and performances. The College offers several off-campus study options both abroad and within the United States. "Lake Forest College In The Loop" is the College's newest off-campus study option that provides students with a rich educational experience in Chicago, a major American city with a global reach. Students reside in Hostelling International, a large and well-appointed hostel located in the Chicago Loop. Through the academic program and co-curricular activities, students learn about various distinctive aspects of Chicago, including the city's history, economy, politics, architecture, art and relationship to the natural environment. Other off-campus study destinations include Beijing, China; Granada, Spain; and Paris, France; as well as New Zealand, Greece, the U.S./Mexico border, and a host of other programs through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. The College's internship program is one of the most robust in the nation. Any student who wants an internship gets one, offering hands-on experience in a professional work setting. Our proximity to Chicago provides students with a wide variety of internship options. On campus, students conduct the highest level of research and scientific discovery with professors who are experts in their fields. Lake Forest is an ideal place for students who wish to pursue intellectual independence. Here, students come to learn, share their knowledge, find and explore their passions. Students regularly engage in dynamic, hands-on research, and one-on-one collaborative research with faculty. Students have also presented their own research at national or international professional conferences. The research opportunities available at Lake Forest - often unavailable to undergraduates at other schools - open the doors to graduate, professional, or medical schools or a coveted first research job. On campus, more than sixty student groups provide a host of extracurricular opportunities that develop leadership skills and enhance students' campus experience and post-college prospects. Lake Forest is a member of NCAA Division III Midwest Conference and competes in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association.