Members of the faculty, staff, and administration of Lasell University have frequent contact with students. All students are expected to regularly check their Lasell email account- or forward your Lasell email to your personal email account- as this is the primary means by which the representatives of the University will 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 the email you provided when applying to Lasell. To create your account, please follow these 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 user name and temporary password, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 617-243-2200 or helpdesk@lasell.edu.

2. Visit MyLasell and log in using your full lasell.edu email address and temporary password that were emailed to you and verify your account is working properly. MyLasell is Lasell's intranet and hosts commonly used links and easy navigation to various departments.

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 drop-down options
5. The Student ID will be listed in the new window

Laser Link Orientation

Laser Link Orientation is our summer orientation program for incoming first-year students. During this program, you will receive academic advising, meet other new students, and much more. It is an opportunity to connect with your new classmates, learn about the campus, and help prepare you for the fall semester.

While our June sessions have passed, we offer a few additional opportunities to attend:

2024 Session Dates:

• Wednesday, August 14

• Monday, September 2

If you are unable to attend any of the listed orientation sessions, please contact info@lasell.edu the discuss how to register for courses and available make-up orientation sessions.

When you register for orientation, you will be asked to answer several questions related to course/scheduling preferences. Your academic advisor will use this information to register you for classes. During Orientation, you will receive your schedule and be able to discuss any changes you wish to make to it. Please note: Your advisor will not be able to make your schedule until you have submitted the Financial Responsibilities Agreement which can be found in STEP 10.

Laser Link Orientation on August 14th will begin at 9:00 am and end by 3:30. September 2nd will be a shorter program from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. More specific information will be sent to registered students' Lasell emails in the weeks prior to the program. If you need to leave the program earlier than scheduled, please contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation in advance. Please note: Students will not be allowed to leave the program without prior approval. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in your inability to meet with an Academic Advisor to receive and discuss your course schedule.

Please note: the program is free to students and guests are $15.00 each for lunch. There is no specific program for guests. Guest registration payment is due on site. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards.

Laser Transfer Transitions

Transfer students are invited to our Laser Transfer Transitions program, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 15, 2024. This program provides you with the opportunity to meet key members of the campus community, learn about the Lasell academic experience that awaits you, and get answers to questions you might have about being a Lasell University student. Over the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to meet with academic advisors who will share and discuss your fall course schedule, and you will learn about being a resident or commuter student on the Lasell University campus.

Check-in for the Laser Transfer Transitions will begin at 9:00 am in the Glow Lounge, located in the Winslow Academic Center (#53 on the campus map). You may park in any on-campus lot for the day. Lunch is provided and your day will be completed by 3:00 pm.

Please note: the program is free to students and guests are $15.00 each for lunch. There is no specific program for guests; this program focuses on transfer students. Guest registration payment is due on site. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards.

Register for Transfer Transitions

Lasell International Student Orientation

All students who hold F-1 Visas are required to attend Lasell’s International Student Orientation on Friday, August 30th, 2024, from 10am-2:30pm in Arnow Campus Center Room 223.

During this orientation, students will participate in engaging information sessions on topics including maintaining their F-1 status, and understanding what it is like to be an international student studying at Lasell. Please bring your passport and I-20 to this session. International students moving into the Residence Halls may move in on Thursday, August 29th.  

For any questions about International Student Orientation, please email iss@lasell.edu.

Register for International Student Orientation

Contact the Office of Student Activities & Orientation

Questions about registering for Laser Link Orientation? The Office of Student Activities & Orientation is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, except for University holidays and breaks. You can reach us via email at studentactivities@lasell.edu or by phone at 617-243-2475. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for daily interactive content and news.

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. 

• Secondary Education Licensure with English
• Secondary Education Licensure with History
• Psychology

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.

To take the placement exam, please click the button below, create an account using your Lasell user name and password, and follow the instructions.

Take the Language Placement Exam

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

Supplemental Housing Form

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 the Supplemental Housing Information form (PDF) to learn about housing styles and options at Lasell.

Housing Application-Agreement

After reading the Supplemental Housing information, please read and electronically sign the New Student Housing Application-Agreement below.

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 Application-Agreement
4. Answer the personal preference questions

Please read and complete the New Student Housing Application-Agreement no later than Friday, July 12, 2024.

2024-2025 New Student Housing Application-Agreement

Roommate & 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 Roommate Selection Information Guidelines (PDF). 

NOTE: Reading and electronically signing the New Student 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 and what not to bring.

Contact the Office of Residential Life

For more information on Residential Life at Lasell, visit Living on Campus.

Phone: 617-243-2124
Email: residentiallife@lasell.edu
Office: 2nd Floor, Edwards Student Center

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 2024-2025 Academic Year Lasell University Student Health Insurance Plan are available on the University Health Plans website. Please Note: The health insurance waiver forms will become available in mid-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 2024-2025 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 August 1, 2024.  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 no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination and booster, but it is highly recommended. 

Vaccination waiver requests are due by August 1, 2024. Please contact the Director of Lasell University Health Services at healthservices@lasell.edu for more information.

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

All forms are required.

• 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 online 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. The Patient Portal is available to you once you have a Lasell email address and a password.

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

ATHLETES: University 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.

Lasell University student-athletes are required to complete additional medical and NCAA clearance information beyond the Health Records requirement detailed in Step 6.

The additional health requirements for student-athletes can be found on the New Athlete Information site.

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

• All incoming student-athletes must have a physical within 6 months of initial participation. Please reach out to your Lasell coach to coordinate medical paperwork with them.
  
  
• All incoming student-athletes must register and complete clearance through the electronic medical records site called Sportsware. Please see the New Athlete Information site for further instructions to access SportsWare.
  

• All incoming student-athletes must complete the Serious Misconduct Attestation form and submit a signed copy to Jess Paulin at jpaulin@lasell.edu. This form is required by the NCAA and must be submitted prior to any athletic participation.

All forms and Sportsware clearance must be completed by August 1, 2024.

Lasell University is deeply committed to the health, safety, and success of all members of our 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 two online training courses, provided by Vector Solutions, prior to arriving on campus:

1. AlcoholEdu for College
2. Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students

Each course consists of two parts: the initial course followed by a short survey issued one month after completion of the initial course. Courses will be assigned several weeks prior to the start of each semester, but you are welcome to access the courses earlier.

1. Navigate to: https://lasellstudents-ma.vectorlmsedu.com/
   
   
2. Log in using your Lasell credentials.
   
   
3. If you do not see the course(s) above listed in “My Assignments”, please look for the course(s) under the “Extra Training” tab on the left side of your screen.
   
   
4. Complete both AlcoholEdu for College and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students.
   
   
5. Complete the follow-up survey for each course one month later (you will receive a reminder email).

The Vector Solutions platform will email your Lasell account when the courses are assigned, and remind you when they are due and past due. If you have trouble navigating to the URL above, please check your email inbox (and/or search for “Vector”) for a direct link to the learning platform.

Note that failure to complete the courses will result in inability to register for courses for the following semester; you must complete both courses and follow-up surveys before the Registration period opens for the following semester, or your account will placed be on a registration hold.

About the Required Trainings

AlcoholEdu for College

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. Used widely across US college campuses, AlcoholEdu for College 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. 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 note that the AlcoholEdu course includes surveys that offer you feedback on your alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors and the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates course asks about attitudes toward relationships. All survey responses are strictly confidential, as confidentiality is essential for students to respond accurately and without reservation. We will only be given access to information regarding whether or not you have completed the trainings and if you request us to contact you.

If you have any questions, please email the Counseling Center at counselingcenter@lasell.edu or the Office of Health Education at well@lasell.edu.

The Office of Financial Aid welcomes you to Lasell University! Our team is dedicated in assisting students and their families with individualized counseling for all your questions about financing your education. We are here to guide you through every step of your educational journey from admission through graduation, and beyond. We welcome you to book an appointment to get started.

We can help with questions and information about:

• Applying for financial aid
• Lasell University Awards
• Federal and/or state grants
• Student employment or federal work-study employment
• College savings plans (529 plans)
• Other scholarship resources
• Status change updates such as enrollment adjustments, housing preference, change in major, etc.
• Financing options with student accounts
• Change in financial circumstances (Appeals form)

Financial Aid Required Steps

1. Complete FAFSA

If you are enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester, complete your 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with Lasell’s school code of 002158. 

The 2024-25 FAFSA will require your 2022 tax information. To determine eligibility for Massachusetts State Grants, the priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is July 1, 2024 (MA residents only). Students that do not intend to apply for additional financial aid do not have to submit a FAFSA. If you do not intend to file a FAFSA, please let our office know of your alternative plans at finaid@lasell.edu.

2. Submit Transfer Credits (if applicable)

If you are a transfer student or if you have earned any dual enrollment college credits, please provide all official transcripts to your admissions counselor to review your transfer credit eligibility. This is to ensure you will receive your correct grade level if you are planning on borrowing a Federal Direct loan.

3. Financial Aid Documentation (such as tax returns or requested documentation)

Return any requested required documentation to the Office of Financial Aid as soon as possible (if documents are received late, your financial aid awards may be delayed). Please upload any requested documents (such as tax returns or identification documentation) via the 2024-2025 Verification Worksheet. Depending on your start date, your financial aid deadline may vary.

Lasell University makes every effort to work with students and families to discuss and evaluate changes in a family's financial circumstances. If you find your financial situation has changed and would like your account to be evaluated, please fill out the Appeals Form for New Incoming students and submit the appeal with the appropriate requested documentation.

If assistance is needed, please contact us at finaid@lasell.edu or 617-243-2227.

4. Federal Direct Student Loan Steps

If you are eligible for a federal direct student loan after completing your FAFSA form, the student borrower is required to complete loan acceptance steps prior to disbursement. A student must complete the two following items at Federal Student Aid with the student FSA ID and password:

• Direct Loan Master Promissory Note
• Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

Students are under no obligation to accept these loans.  You also have the option to reduce or decline these loans. Students—not their parent or guardian—must express their borrowing preference in writing to finaid@lasell.edu. If these steps are not completed, or if received late, your federal direct student loan disbursements will be delayed and your balance due may be impacted. All bills are due by August 1, 2024 for the Fall semester.

5. Balance Resolution

Prepare any balance resolutions plans, as needed. Lasell University offers a payment plan, which does require a $40 per semester fee. First payments are due August 1, 2024. Please visit our Payment Information page for further details. If alternative financing is needed, eligible parents can consider the federal direct parent PLUS loans, or private educational loans. We recommend borrowing a loan amount sufficient to cover all future semesters enrolled for the year. Bills are due in full by August 1, 2024 for the Fall semester.

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

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid with any questions at finaid@lasell.edu or 617-243-2227.

• Academic Year hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Summer hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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: 

• 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 prior to the start of classes.

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 2024-2025 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 617-243-2227.

All incoming first-year students must submit their final high school transcript before starting classes in the fall semester. This transcript must be submitted by your high school and we cannot accept an unofficial copy directly from you. Please reach out to your high school guidance department and have them send us a copy. The final transcript must include a date of graduation, otherwise we will also need a copy of your high school diploma.

Transfer students must submit official final transcripts from all colleges that they have attended. These transcripts must not have any “In Progress” coursework. If you have earned 12 or more credits, we do not require a high school transcript. If you are a transfer student with less than 12 credits, we will require a final high school transcript as well.

All transcripts can be emailed to info@lasell.edu

or mailed to:

Lasell University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
1844 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02466

Lasell University Bookstore and Gear Shop

eCampus is available for buying new, used, eBooks, and rentals of professor-selected course materials.  Additionally, eCampus provides free three-day shipping of textbooks and course materials to the campus Gear Shop.

Donahue's Gear Shop offers a wide range of items, including branded apparel and merchandise, and is located in the Alexander Science & Technology Center.  Purchases can also be made online.

Accessibility Services

Lasell University is committed to helping students achieve academic and personal success, both in and out of class. The mission of Accessibility Services is to help all students thrive in the academic, residential, and social aspects of student life at Lasell. If you are a student with a documented disability or other specialized needs, you may benefit from certain accommodations. Please visit the Accessibility Services site to learn more.

Hotels Near Lasell University

Lasell University has compiled this list of local area hotels. 

Parking Permit

The Parking Office offers a Parking Application process which takes place between May-June for Residential students. Completing the Parking Application does not guarantee a residential student will receive a Parking Permit. First Year students or students with less than 30 credits are not eligible for the Parking Application or Parking Permit waitlist.

Residential students starting in the Spring semester are not eligible to apply for a parking permit halfway through the academic year. You are encouraged to submit an application for the following Fall semester when the applications open in May of 2024. However, Spring semester transfer students, who are eligible and wish to be added to the waitlist, should email parking@lasell.edu.

Commuter students are always guaranteed a parking permit. An email will be sent out from parking@lasell.edu to commuter students regarding how commuter students may receive a Parking Permit.

Any questions regarding parking on campus should be directed to the Parking Office at parking@lasell.edu.

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

Accessibility Services – Brennan Library
617-243-2212
accessibility@lasell.edu

Academic Achievement Center – Brennan Library
617-243-2212
shawthorne@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 Gear Shop – Alexander Science and Technology Center
617-243-2182
gearshop@lasell.edu

• Lasell's eCampus site for books

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

Counseling Center - Mott House
617-243-2181
counselingcenter@lasell.edu

Academic Advising
617-243-2044
academicadvising@lasell.edu