1. Registration
2. Housing
3. Transportation
4. Housing Policy
5. Meal Plans
6. Campus Facilities
7. Computer Access
8. College Admissions Questions

Registration

• What are the requirements for a student to enroll?
  Enrollment is first come, first served. Students must be entering the 10th, 11th, 12th grades or be graduating seniors. We do not have an audition process and do not request recommendations or grades. What we do require is that students come with an open mind and a readiness to explore the study of their subjects in a challenging and thought-provoking way. Students should be willing to try different approaches and take part in class discussions. Students in the music class must have studied the instrument they would like to improve upon; but the music students, based on the number enrolled, will be divided based on proficiency levels.

• What is the average age of the students?
  Most students are either in or entering the 11th grade.

• What are conferences?
  Conferences are a unique component of the Sarah Lawrence College high school summer program experience. Each student meets with his/her faculty member at least twice to discuss his/her personal motivations and interests in the field of study. The faculty can help the student learn more about his/her specific goals and advise him/her on where to look to continue the learning process. These are one-on-one sessions between the faculty member and student. It is a chance for students to really explore their own interests and goals. Conferences are scheduled between the instructor and the student when classes begin.

• I’m taking a day course. Can I take an evening class, as well?
  Yes. Students enrolled in one of the daylong, three week courses will be able to take an evening writing or science class. There is a 25% evening class discount for students enrolled in a day class.

• Is college or high school credit available?
  No. We do not offer high school or college credit for these classes.

• Will I need to purchase books for the classes?
  There are no books to purchase for the classes. Instructors may have handouts that students will need to read as homework and be ready to discuss for the next class. Also, faculty may have a suggested reading list for students, but the books need not be purchased for the class.

Housing

• I live locally.  Do I need to stay on campus?
  No. Our programs are residential for only those students who wish to stay on campus.

• Will I have my own room? Is it air-conditioned?
  Each student will have his/her own room. There are shared common areas and bathrooms. Each room has an Ethernet and phone connection. The rooms in Lynd House, Gilbert, Titsworth, and Dudley Lawrence are not air-conditioned. Each room is set up with a floor fan, but it is recommended that you bring a smaller fan with you. Andrews Court is air-conditioned and is only available to students in the 6-week filmmaking program.

• Is the housing co-ed?
  Housing may be co-ed by floor, meaning male students may reside in the same residence hall as females, but will not be on the same floor.

• Do the students’ rooms have phones?
  No. Students must bring their own phones, but each room is assigned a phone number and students may dial out using a calling card and accept phone calls at any time. Phone cards are available for purchase at the Campus Bookstore.

• Do the student rooms have an internet connection?
  Yes. Each room has an Ethernet connection. Students must bring their own Ethernet cords or purchase one at the Campus Bookstore.

• What do the students do at night and on weekends?
  Students will have time in the evening and on the weekends to do their homework, practice, or work on projects with their fellow students. Additionally, the Housing Summer Staff coordinates evening and weekend activities for students staying on campus. Residential Counselors and the Housing Coordinator develop programs and events for the students. Evening activities mostly happen on campus. These can range from karaoke, film viewings, and dances to other social activities. Weekend activities involve going to the City for museum, parks, and local neighborhood (such as Coney Island, Chinatown, Little Italy, etc.) visits. Students are able to go to Bronxville and New York on their own, should their parents give permission.

• What should I bring with me?
  It is recommended that students bring an extra pillow and blanket, though we do provide linens (2 sheets, cover, pillow/pillowcase, towel, hand towel, and washcloth) and students will be able to exchange these for new ones on a weekly basis. Students should also bring their own hygiene supplies and an alarm clock. Additionally, students may also want to bring a fan, swimsuit, good pair of walking shoes, cell phone (must be turned off for class), comfortable clothes to move around in (for theatre students), sketchbook (art students), and extra spending money. Students may want to bring laptop computers with them, if they wish, though the Library is open for students to use the computer labs, print out assignments, and make copies of class work. Also, there are Ethernet and phone connections in each room. Students who would like to have phone access to their rooms should bring a phone and if they would like internet access, should bring an Ethernet cord.

• What amount of money is recommended for students to bring with them?
  Students should bring enough money with them for laundry, snacks, and for any outings they will be taking. If they are going on trips arranged by the Housing Summer Staff, they can plan on each of the events ranging from $10-$25 and that these trips will occur 2-3 times a week. So for these trips, an outside amount would be $225 for the entire three weeks. Anything additional would be up to the parent/s and student.

• I’m arriving from far away, may I arrive early?
  No. Students who arrive early can stay at local hotels near Sarah Lawrence College. More information can be found at on the Area Accommodations and Restaurants page of this site. 

Transportation

• Can I bring my car with me?
  Yes. There is free parking available for the summer students. Students may park in the North Lot, Andrews Parking Lot, or Kober.

• What is the closest airport to Sarah Lawrence College?
  The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport. JFK and Newark Airport are not as convenient, but are the two International Airports.

• Is there transportation provided from the airports to campus on opening day?
  No. We do not provide transportation to and from the airports. We do provide the names and contact information for several trusted car services familiar with the College. The average cost of travel from LaGuardia is $65-$70. More information on getting to SLC can be found on the Directions page of this site. 

• How far away is New York City? Is transportation provided to the City?
  We provide transportation for student trips associated with classes and for any evening and weekend activity planned for the residential students. We also provide transportation for commuter students who are going to the Metro North station in Bronxville. For residential students who are going to the City on their own, we do not provide transportation to the local Metro North commuter line nor to the City. There is a local cab company (Bronxville Taxi Service) which is conveniently located at the Metro North stop in Bronxville and will pick up students and take them to campus as well ($5).

Housing Policy

• Is there a curfew?
  Yes. Curfew is in place to help make sure the students get enough rest for their classes. We require all of the students to be in their dorms by 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday night, curfew is 1:30 a.m. It is important for the students to be well-rested.

• What is the policy if I want my child to visit friends or family who live locally?
  Parents may give their child permission to visit friends and family in the registration materials provided once we receive your application. There are two different options that parents may choose from: 1) Permission to leave the campus at any time (students must be back by curfew); 2) Student does not have permission to leave the campus on his/her own. Student must be with a group when leaving campus.

• I’m okay with my child visiting the City on his/her own. Is this okay?
  Yes. This is fine. We just ask that students who have their parents’ permission to leave the campus on their own let their Residential Counselor know when they are leaving and that the student must be back by curfew.

Meal Plans

• What is included in the residential meal plan?
  The meal plans include breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week while students are living with us.

• Is there a meal plan available for commuter students?
  Yes, we do have a lunch meal plan for students who are commuting. This is only for lunch; we do not provide a meal plan for breakfast or dinner.

• I’m a vegetarian, will the meals be vegetarian friendly?
  Meals are provided by the campus caterers, Flik. In the registration materials we ask students to provide us with any special dietary needs and among those are vegetarian diets and vegan diets, which we relay to food services.

Campus Facilities

• Is the Library open for student use?
  Yes, the library is open for student use. Students have access to the computer lab and also have borrowing and duplicating privileges. Students who bring computers with them can get technical assistance from Academic Computing, located in the basement of the Library. Though they will not be able to fix your computer, you can get help with gaining wireless access and other access problems.

• Is there a place I can buy snacks or other supplies on campus?
  Yes. The Campus Bookstore is open in the summer for student use. Besides college paraphernalia, they also sell snacks, hygiene supplies, Ethernet cables, and phones along with books and other items.

• Are there laundry facilities?
  There are laundry facilities located in Andrews Annex for students staying in Andrews Court; Dudley Lawrence for students staying in Dudley Lawrence, Gilbert, and Titsworth; Lynd House has its own laundry facilities.

Computer Access

• Are computers available for student use?
  Yes. Computers are available in the Library for student use.

• Is the campus wireless?
  SLC’s wireless network is available in Bates, the Science Center, the Library, Westlands Front Lawn, Ruth Leff Seigel Center (the “Pub”), and the Heimbold Visual Arts Center.

College Admissions Questions

• I’m interested in attending Sarah Lawrence.  Will I have an opportunity to meet with an Admission Counselor?
  Yes. The Admissions staff is on hand during the summer. There are two general information sessions that are set up for the summer students to attend. Additionally, students are able to set up individual sessions with the Admissions Office while they are with us by stopping by the Admissions Office and setting up a meeting. The Admissions Office is located in Westlands, the main administrative building on campus. Students may use part of their lunch break (1.5 hour break) to arrange and have this meeting.