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 get in the habit of checking your Lasell University email regularly!

Your Lasell University student email username and temporary password will be emailed to you. To create your account, please follow these simple steps:

1. Set up the required Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your email account. Here is an MFA guide (pdf) to help with setting up your MFA. If you are unable to log in with the provided username and temporary password, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at (617) 243-2200 or helpdesk@lasell.edu.

2. Visit MyLasell to create and log into your lasell.edu email account using the credentials that were emailed to you.

3. For directions about changing your password, setting up access on your mobile phone to your Lasell email account, and more, please review 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 and click “Next,” if you are not automatically logged in
4. Along the top of the page, hover over “Shortcuts”, then click on “My Lasell Account” from the dropdown options
5. The Student ID will be listed in the new window

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

Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend

Lasell Laser Welcome Weekend is our fall orientation program for first-year and transfer students before classes begin. This in-person program is a great opportunity to connect with your new classmates, learn about life at Lasell both inside and outside the classroom, get a feel for campus and Boston, prepare you for the fall semester, and participate in your first community service project. The program will run on Sunday, September 5th – Wednesday September 8th for new students (Transfer and First-Year) and Monday, September 6th – Wednesday, September 8th for sophomore students. The program is for both commuter and resident students.

Please note: Registration is now closed.

Access Canvas Course for All New Students

Prior to attending any orientation program , you will be added to a Canvas course for Laser Link Orientation. Canvas is the Learning Management System used at Lasell, which you will use throughout your time here. All correspondence and reminders from this course will be sent to your Lasell email address, so please ensure you are regularly and actively checking your account. If you missed a June program, please join the Laser Link Orientation 2.0 course.

To access the Canvas course for Orientation:

• Sign into My.Lasell.edu using your Lasell log-in credentials
• On the left side of the screen, under “QUICKLINKS”, select Canvas
• Browse your courses and select “Laser Link Orientation - Session X”

Once added to the Orientation course, we encourage you explore the modules prepared for you. The information in this course will aid you in your transition to Lasell and provide you with information on the numerous resource’s students are offered on campus.

Lasell International Student Orientation

All students who hold an F-1 Visa are required to attend Lasell International Student Orientation on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. At International Student Orientation, students will participate in engaging information sessions on topics including maintaining their F-1 status, learning about American culture, and understanding what it is like to be an international student studying at Lasell. International students moving into the on-campus Residence Halls may move in on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. For any questions about International Student Orientation, please email iss@lasell.edu.

Contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation 

Questions about the Canvas course or about registering for Laser Link Orientation? The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is open Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach us via email at studentactivities@lasell.edu or by phone at 617-243-2475. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for daily interactive content and news. Additionally, the Welcome, New Students site serves as a hub for all information regarding Orientation. Please feel free to send questions and/or issues our way!

Math Placement Exams

All new students are required to take the Mathematics placement test. 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 previous math classes will determine your first math course at Lasell.

Access the Math Placement Test here (use your Lasell user name and password to login). 

If you have any questions about the Math Placement Exam, please email Professor Donovan at ddonovan@lasell.edu.

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.

• English
• English with Elementary Education
• English with Secondary Education
• Global Studies
• History
• History with Secondary Education
• Humanities
• Psychology
• Sociology

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

If you plan to live on campus, the first step in the housing process, for students who have deposited to be residents, is to read and electronically sign the 2021-2022 New Student Housing Application-Agreement.

To do so, simply log into the New Student Housing Application-Agreement site using the same username and password that you use to log into your Lasell email account. Then: 

1. Click three lines on top
2. Click Applications
3. Read and sign the New Student Housing Agreement

Please read and complete the New Student Housing Application-Agreement no later than Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

HOUSING STYLES 

Learn about Housing styles at Lasell by reviewing the Supplemental Housing Information form (PDF). 

ROOMMATES/PERSONAL PREFERENCES

Through the New Student Housing Application-Agreement site, you may request specific roommates and/or indicate personal preferences to assist with roommate matching. Please read the instructions in the 2021-2022 Housing_Roomate Selection Process (PDF). 

NOTE: Reading and electronically signing the Housing Application/Agreement is required before you will be allowed to indicate your housing preferences and/or to request roommates.

PACKING/WHAT TO BRING

Be prepared! Review the Packing and Furnishings Guidelines (PDF), which include helpful information about what to bring/not bring.

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.

Information and rates for the 2021-2022 Academic Year Lasell University Student Health Insurance Plan will be available by the end of May.

If a student has their own insurance policy they may waive this coverage by visiting the Lasell University Student Health Insurance Plan.

To waive the Student Health Insurance Plan for the 2021-2022 policy year and be credited for the billed amount, you must visit the University Health Plans site and take the steps below:

• 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 Aug. 1, 2021. 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. 

NOTE: Please be aware that Lasell University requires a COVID-19 vaccination for all students who take classes or reside on campus by the start of the Fall semester. This policy includes residential and commuter students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Please see the COVID-19 related section in the Student Immunization Record (pdf) below. You will need to upload a copy of your COVID-19 documentation along with the forms below to the Online Patient Portal.

You will not be able to complete the health forms or register for classes without a current immunization form on file.

• Student Health History (downloadable PDF)
• Student Physical Exam (downloadable PDF)
• Student Immunization Record (downloadable PDF)
• Student 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 print hard copies of these forms 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, below 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.
• For physicals, 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 Aug. 1, 2021.  

Lasell University is deeply committed to the health, welfare, and ultimate success and happiness of all members of our University Community. Membership in the Lasell University community comes with a shared commitment to the health and welfare of others. As part of our comprehensive health and prevention efforts for new students, Lasell University requires you to complete three online training courses prior to arriving on campus:

1. COVID-19 Course and Pledge 
2. AlcoholEDU® for Colleges
3. Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students 

For each of these training courses, you will receive a separate email inviting you to take the course. 

About the Required Trainings

COVID-19 Course: Depending on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, training may be required of all students who will have an on-campus presence for Fall 2021.

AlcoholEDU® for Colleges: Whether or not you abstain from alcohol, it is likely that it has some influence on your life or on the lives of your family and friends. Developed by EVERFI and used widely across US campuses, AlcoholEDU® for Colleges is a thoughtful and educational program for young adults. This training 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: This training is designed to increase your understanding of what constitutes healthy relationships, and to prevent/deter the incidence of sexual assault. Developed by EVERFI, this course provides opportunities to learn about the importance of consent and of being a good communicator, and the many ways you can help to create a safe, positive campus.

Please read the AlcoholEDU and SAP Letter, the AlcoholEDU and SAP Blurb, and the log-in directions so you have all the information you need.

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 Awards
• Federal and/or state grants
• Student employment
• College savings plans
• Outside scholarships
• ... and more

Video Overview: To learn more about your next steps, please view our Overview of the Financial Aid Process. 

Financial Aid Required Steps:

1. Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with the Lasell FAFSA Code 002158.

2. Return any requested required documentation to our office.

3. 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

Students who enroll less than full-time may have their aid adjusted after the add/drop period. Enrollment is confirmed on the last day to drop/add a class.

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.

Video Overview: To learn more about your next steps, please view our Overview of Paying Tuition & 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: 

• August 1 for the fall semester      
• January 1 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 Aug. 15, 2021.

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 2021-2022 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.

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. 

PARKING PERMIT

Parking is available, but is not guaranteed, for transfer students who will officially be transferring 30 credits or more. Please email parking@lasell.edu to find out more on how you can apply for a parking permit. Please note that the deadline to apply may have passed and you may need to be added to a wait list.

Important Contacts

Have questions? Please reach out to us! Here's how to contact various offices at Lasell. 

Office of Undergraduate Admission – Hamel House
617-243-2225
info@lasell.edu

Office of Student Financial Planning – O'Connor Hall
617-243-2227
finaid@lasell.edu

Office of Student Accounts – O'Connor Hall
617-243-2103
studentaccounts@lasell.edu 

Office of Student Activities & Orientation – Arnow Campus Center
617-243-2475
studentactivities@lasell.edu

Office of Residential Life – Edwards Student Center
617-243-2124
residentiallife@lasell.edu

Office of the Registrar – O'Connor Hall
617-243-2133
registrar@lasell.edu

Academic Achievement Center – Brennan Library
617-243-2474
dradlo@lasell.edu

Lasell Athletics – Athletic Center
617-243-2147
lasellathletics@lasell.edu

Office of Parent Engagement
ADonegan@lasell.edu

International Student Services – Arnow Campus Center
617-243-2398
iss@lasell.edu

Donahue’s Bookstore – Science and Technology Center
617-243-2182
lasellbookstore@lasell.edu

Lasell Campus Police – Winslow Academic Center
617-243-2269
campuspolice@lasell.edu

Lasell Health Services – Edwards Student Center
617-243-2451
Make appointments via the Lasell Patient Portal