The Parent Handbook provides parents, guardians, and family members of Sarah Lawrence students with useful information about the College. The handbook offers advice on staying connected with your student, and the essential role a parent plays in supporting both the student and the community. It also outlines available resources as well as important policies and procedures. Please use the links below as a preliminary guide to understanding your student’s academic and cocurricular experiences at Sarah Lawrence College.

• Letter from the President
• Letter from the Dean of Student Affairs
• Letter from the Director of Parent Giving
• Supporting Your Student
• Academic Program
  • Character and History of the College
  • Conference System and Seminars
  • Donning
  • Evaluations
• College Resources
  • Bookstore
  • Career Counseling
  • Community Partnerships and Service Learning
  • Disability Services
  • Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Campus Engagement
  • Financial Aid
  • Food Services
  • Health Services
  • Housing/Residence Life
  • Library
  • Parents Association
  • Physical Education and Athletics
  • Public Safety
  • Student Affairs
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tips for Talking to Your Student about Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Policies and Procedures
  • Academic Policies
  • Community Standards
  • FERPA
  • Parking
  • Refunds
  • Required Leave of Absence/Leave with Review
• Map and Directions
  • SLC Campus Map
  • Directions