All Lasell students are provided with Lasell email accounts, and it is the primary means by which faculty and staff communicate with students. You should check your Lasell University email regularly!

Your Lasell University student email username and temporary password will be emailed to you with a link to the New Student Guide Spring 2020 (downloadable pdf).  You will need to setup Multi-Factor Authentication at https://aka.ms/MFASetup.  Here is a guide to help with setting up your Multi-Factor Authentication.  If you are unable to log in with the provided account and password, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at (617) 243-2200 or helpdesk@lasell.edu.

Directions about changing your password, setting up access on your phone to your Lasell email account, and more can be found in the  Technology Survival Guide for Students (pdf).  Need more assistance? Contact Information Technology with any questions at (617) 243-2200 or helpdesk@lasell.edu.

HOW TO FIND YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER

Here are the steps to access your Student ID Number.

1. Go to http://my.lasell.edu
2. Click on "Self Service" within the QuickLinks box
3. Log in, if you are not automatically logged in
4. Click on "My Profile"
5. Click on "Account Information" - the student ID will be listed on that page

The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is continuing Lasell's usual two-part Orientation program, with virtual and in-person events due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation (please see our COVID-19 information page, which is continually being updated). 

New student Orientation is when new students and family members are officially welcomed as formal members of the University community. The orientation program is vitally important to make sure students know the resources available to help them succeed. We look forward to welcoming all new students, both first year and transfer, and their loved ones to campus virtually and in-person this summer. We can't wait to have you be a part of Laser Nation!

Virtual sessions to be completed by students at home in June for session 1 through 3, and in August for our make-up session are video modules presented via Canvas, our Learning Management System, and live Zoom sessions. Students will learn about the core curriculum, finances, and life at the University. They will interact through Zoom with fellow new students and an Orientation Leader team.  Students will be welcomed by Lasell University President Michael B. Alexander, as well as faculty, staff, administrators, and Orientation Leaders throughout the virtual process. 

Make-Up Orientation is a one day virtual orientation for first year and transfer students who were unable to attend Laser Link Orientation in June. Taking place on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1:30 P.M., this program will introduce students to Lasell and all the resources available to help you be successful. Students attending this programs will meet some of their classmates, members of the faculty and staff, and be able to ask questions to current students.

Orientation next steps:

• Please register for Make-Up Orientation on the Orientation Registration site. This is a FREE program.
• For those students who have already registered for Orientation, we will be administrating refunds for your Orientation registration, beginning at the end of May and continue through the month of June.  If you do not see your refund by July, please let us know. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. 
• There will be more information provided in August about the fall portion of Orientation as well as Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend. 

The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is still open Monday through Thursdayday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  You can reach us at studentactivities@lasell.edu or at 617-243-2475. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for daily interactive content and news. Additionally, the New Student Welcome site serves as a hub for all information regarding Orientation. Please feel free to send questions and/or issues our way.

Updated May 4: While we won't be able to meet you face to face in June as planned, we're excited to register you for courses. Please complete your placement exams as soon as possible so we can begin crafting a schedule for you.

As you prepare to take the Placement Tests, you should find a quiet place where you can work comfortably and complete the test in one sitting. Please work on your own, without the help of a grammar book, a dictionary, or another person. 

Math Placement Exams

All new students are required to take the Mathematics placement test before attending Orientation. Your placement score will help you and your advisor select your first math course at Lasell. When you take the Mathematics Placement Test you may use a calculator and take as much time as you need. However, the entire test should be completed on your own and in one sitting. Your math placement score and your SAT (if available) will determine your first math course at Lasell.

If you do not complete the Math Placement Exam, you will automatically be placed into Math 106, Algebraic Operations (the core competency math course). Access the Math Placement Test here (use your Lasell user name and password to login). 

Writing Placement

All new students should complete the Writing Placement Survey and indicate which course they plan to take in the fall. Access the Writing Placement Test here.

Spanish and French Placement Exams

Students in the majors listed below have a foreign language graduation requirement and must complete the Spanish or French Placement Test. Students in these majors with previous coursework in Spanish or French should take the placement test for the language they have studied. Students in other majors who are considering further Spanish or French study at Lasell should also complete the appropriate placement test. Access the Language Placement Tests here (create an account using your Lasell user name and password to login)
English

• English
• English with Elementary Education
• English with Secondary Education
• History
• History with Secondary Education
• Humanities
• Human Services
• Psychology
• Sociology
• International Business

If you have any questions about the Placement Tests, please email Professor Guzmán at joguzman@lasell.edu  

If you plan to live on campus you may sign your 2020-2021 Lasell University Housing Agreement electronically, and request specific roommates and/or indicate personal preferences to assist with roommate matching, via the forms below. Please read and complete the housing forms, which must be completed no later than Friday, July 10, 2020.

• Instructions for Completing Housing Information (downloadable PDF) - Please read first!
• Supplemental Housing Information (downloadable PDF)
• Packing Guide (downloadable PDF)

Your housing assignment will be emailed to your Lasell email address the week of August 17, 2020.  Additional information about New Student Move-In Day will be sent to your Lasell email address.

For more information on residential life at Lasell, visit Living on Campus.  Staff at the Residential Life office may also be contacted at (617)-243-2124 or at residentiallife@lasell.edu. 

All students enrolled in at least 9 qualifying credits are required by Massachusetts State law to be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or be covered by a health insurance plan with comparable coverage. To ensure compliance with Massachusetts law, students who are registered for 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan

To waive the Student Health Insurance Plan for the 2020-2021 policy year and be credited for the billed amount,  you must visit the University Health Plans site and take the following simple steps:

• Click on "Waiver Form" on the left-hand side of the page
• Complete all required information
• Click "Submit"

The Health Services staff welcomes you to Lasell University!

Required Health Forms should be completed online using our Online Patient Portal. The deadline for completing and uploading these required health forms is August 1, 2020. Please obtain a copy of your up-to-date immunization record and most recent physical exam from your healthcare provider's office as soon as possible. You will not be able to complete the health forms or register for classes without a current immunization form on file.

• Personal Health History (downloadable PDF)
• Physical Exam (downloadable PDF)
• Immunization Record (downloadable PDF)
• Tuberculosis Screening (downloadable PDF)
• Please also include a photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card.

Health Services strongly prefers that you complete your health forms on line so the information is automatically added to your electronic medical record. There are easy to follow instructions on the Patient Portal to help you with this process.

If you are unable to access the patient portal website and upload these forms electronically, you can access hard copies of these forms at the Health Services Forms site, and return them to our office via fax at (617) 243-2339, or via mail to: Lasell University Health Services, 1844 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02466. All forms are required. 

ATHLETES: College athletes have additional information required and need to complete those requirements as well. For more information, see Step 7: Student Athletes Medical Clearance or visit the New Athlete information site.

Welcome to Lasell University Athletics! The athletic program at Lasell University provides student-athletes the opportunity to develop and display their talents through collegiate-level competition. At Lasell University, athletics are considered an integral part of a sound educational experience with the goal to have each student-athlete strive to reach his or her potential on and off the field. The Athletic Department fosters the development of sportsmanship, community, fair play, positive societal values and physical well-being for all participants. 

NOTE: Lasell University student athletes are required to complete additional health information beyond the the Upload Health Records requirement detailed in Step 6. The additional health requirements for student athletes can be found on the New Athlete Information site.

Lasell's highest priority is to ensure that each student-athlete receives a superior education and successfully completes an academic program. We believe the leadership, teamwork and self-discipline learned on the playing field are qualities that lead to both athletic and academic success. Lasell University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). The college follows the philosophy and the eligibility guidelines of NCAA Division III and of all associated conferences.

Lasell University sponsors the following varsity teams: Cross Country M/W; Field Hockey; Baseball; Basketball M/W; Lacrosse M/W; Soccer M/W; Softball; Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field M/W; Volleyball M/W.

Student-athletes interested in participating on a varsity team must read the following information:

• All incoming student-athletes must have a physical within 6 months of initial participation. See Lasell University's Athletic Training Clearance Procedures site for additional information.
• Physicals must be dated after March 1, 2020 and submitted by August 1, 2020. Please use this Lasell University Athletics Physical Form and fax it directly to the attention of the Head Athletic Trainer at fax 617-243-2267 (Note: this is the same physical form required by Health Services, and it MUST be submitted to both Health Services and Athletics)
• All incoming student-athletes must register and complete clearance through the electronic medical records site called Sportsware. To access the site and obtain log-in and password information, visit the Lasell Athletics First-Year Athlete Medical Clearance Instructions site.
• All forms and Sportsware clearance must be completed by August 1, 2020.  

The Office of Student Financial Planning is here to assist students and parents with questions about affording and financing your university education. We can help with questions and information about:

• Applying for financial aid
• Any Lasell University grant or scholarship, as well as federal and/or state grants
• Student employment
• College savings plans
• Outside scholarships
• and more

The first step is to apply for FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) with the Lasell FAFSA Code 002158.

If you have already applied for FAFSA and have received a federal Direct Stafford Loan, you must complete the two following items at Federal Student Aid:

• Direct Loan Master Promissory Note
• Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

The Office of Student Accounts is here to serve your needs as they relate to your tuition account. We are responsible for providing you and your family accurate and timely billing and payment information. The office issues ebilling statements and collects payments for tuition, housing, meal plans, and any other applicable fees.

eBills are generated approximately 30 days prior to the due date each semester. Bills are emailed to the students' Lasell University email address and to any shared user the student has given access to on the Student Account Center.

Due Dates are as follows: 

• July 1^st for the Fall semester ·       
• January 1^st for the Spring semester

PAY BILL: Login to your Student Account Center to view your real-time student account information, view your eBill, make a payment, set up a payment plan, add account information for a refund, and add an authorized user.

To access the Student Account Center: 

• Login to MyLasell
• Under "University Resources" select "Pay My Bill"   

SIGN FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT: Please review and electronically submit the Financial Responsibilities Agreement. This must be completed by August 15, 2020.

PAY or WAIVE HEALTH INSURANCE: As mandated by the State of Massachusetts, each academic year the student account is charged for enrollment in an annual health insurance plan. If a student has their own insurance policy they may waive this coverage by visiting the Lasell University Student Health Insurance Plan.  Waivers need to be completed by the billing due date.

Be sure to read the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Billing Policies. It contains important and helpful information regarding your financial responsibilities and options while attending Lasell University. Visit the Payment Information site for additional information. Please contact the Student Accounts Office with any questions at studentaccounts@lasell.edu or (617) 243-2103.

AlcoholEdu® And Sexual Assault Prevention For Undergraduate Students

Lasell University is deeply committed to the health, welfare and ultimate success and happiness of all members of our University Community. As part of our comprehensive prevention efforts for new students, Lasell University expects you to complete two online courses: AlcoholEDU® for Colleges and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students.

Whether or not you abstain from alcohol, it is most likely that it has some influence on your life or on the lives of your family and friends. We have chosen AlcoholEDU® for Colleges, because it is a thoughtful and educational program for young adults. This course is designed to help you make well informed decisions about alcohol, and help you to reflect upon and consider issues related to drinking at college.

Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students is an online course designed to increase your understanding of what constitutes healthy relationships, and to prevent/deter the incident of sexual assault. The course provides the opportunity to learn about the importance of consent and of being a good communicator, and the many ways you can help to create the safe, positive campus in which you will want to be a member.

Membership in the Lasell University community comes with a shared commitment to the health and welfare of others. Just as you have throughout your life, you will have a special opportunity to impact the lives of your peers in positive and productive ways, and we want to assist you in any way that we can. This is why Lasell University has partnered with EverFi, an organization whose mission is to help students address critical life skills, such as alcohol abuse prevention and sexual assault prevention. Each year over half a million students complete these courses.

Lasell University requires that every new student joining the Lasell community completes AlcoholEDU® and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students before arriving on campus.  This letter describes the course and provides instructions about completion. The Alcohol Edu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students document, which includes log-in and password instructions, opens August 15, 2020. 

Questions regarding these programs? Please email David Hennessey, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, at dhennessey@lasell.edu   

LASELL UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE

Donahue's Bookstore at Lasell University carries all course materials required for your classes. We are pleased to offer many affordable textbooks options to Lasell University students including new, used, digital, and rental texts. Your books may be purchased in the store or through our online website. If you purchase online, you can choose to have your books shipped to you, or pick them up in the store when you arrive on campus! We also carry an assortment of Lasell University clothing and gifts, school and residence hall supplies, snacks and technology products. Accepted forms of payment include; cash, check, credit or debit card, Barnes & Noble Gift Card, and your Lasell "Torch Card". We are located in the Science and Technology Center. If you have questions about the bookstore or purchasing your books, you can call (617) 243-2182 or email lasellbookstore@lasell.edu

HOW TO FIND YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER

Here are the steps to access your Student ID Number.

1. Go to http://my.lasell.edu
2. Click on "Self Service" within the QuickLinks box
3. Log in, if you are not automatically logged in
4. Click on "My Profile"
5. Click on "Account Information" - the student ID will be listed on that page

HOTELS NEAR LASELL UNIVERSITY

Lasell University has compiled this list of local area hotels.