First Connection Registration 2026

Welcome to Lake Forest College! As you prepare to begin your journey as a Forester, it is important that our First Connection team has accurate information on your arrival logistics so that we can be prepared to welcome you to campus.

You are encouraged to reach out to us at firstconnection@lakeforest.edu at any time should you have questions or concerns.

-Office for Community Advocacy Resources and Empowerment (CARE)

What type of student best describes you?*

Aa s UWC Student, we want to make sure we have all your information ahead of time to prepare for your arrival. Submit the form below by Monday, June 1st at the latest to share your arrival information with us.

We want to make sure we have all your information ahead of time to prepare for your arrival. Submit the form below by Wednesday, July 1st at the latest to share your arrival information with us.

First Name*

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Email*

Lake Forest College Email
Please note: Most deposited students will receive their Lake Forest emails during the first week in May. If you do not yet have your Lake Forest email, you may leave this box blank.

*Please select all that apply. I identify as...:

Pronouns

She/her/hers

He/him/his

They/them/theirs

Other pronouns

Are you requesting any accessibility accommodations during First Connection?*

Please list the accommodations that you are requesting*

Accessibility Services will review your requests and reach out to you about next steps.

ID Number (Hidden)

Essay Prompts

What are some aspects of your identity that you would like to learn or further explore? (150 words or more)

What do the terms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean to you? (150 words or more)

When it comes to starting your college journey at Lake Forest College: what is one thing you are excited about? What is one thing you are nervous about? (150 words or more)

Arrival Information

1. Are you living on campus or commuting in the Fall 2026 semester?*

2. Primary phone number (mobile phone preferred)*

This information will be used for our First Connection group chat in August.

As an International Student, please let us know if you will be arriving via O'Hare International Airport or a different airport.

3. Mode of Transportation: how will you be traveling to Lake Forest College?

Please note: We will be providing shuttles from O'Hare International Airport to bring you to campus to check-in for First Connection. We will send you more information closer to your arrival.

Please Note: Because flights are being coordinated out of O'Hare International Airport, if you choose to fly into Midway or another airport, we will not be able to offer transportation.

Please Note: The First Connections team needs to be notified of how you are arriving to campus. Once you've finalized your plans, please contact First Connections directly at firstconnection@lakeforest.edu

Please Note: Lake Forest College's address is 555 N. Sheridan Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045. Check-in will begin at 9:00 am and will be held in the Student Recreation Center which is building #35 on the campus map. Please arrive no later than 5:00 pm.

Flight Information

Have you booked your flight?

Once you have secured your flight information, please let First Connection staff know at firstconnection@lakeforest.edu

Airline*

Flight Number*

Landing Time/Time of arrival at ORD*

Arrival Terminal at O'Hare* (more information regarding ORD terminals can be found here: https://blog.blacklane.com/travel/airports/a-guide-to-chicago-ohare-international-airport-ord/)

Number of Checked Bags (estimated)*

Car/Driving Information

Estimated time of arrival on campus (please pick the window that best represents your arrival time)*.

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First Connection Registration 2026