Participation Acknowledgements
Lake Forest College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.
Lake Forest College complies with federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination based on the protected categories listed above, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual misconduct) in the College’s educational programs and activities.
Lake Forest College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants, students, and employees with disabilities and to individuals who are pregnant, but it should be noted that individual countries may not offer the same protections while you are on a study abroad program.
By submitting this application, I understand it is College policy that all students planning to participate in an off-campus program must be in good academic and disciplinary standing AND be expected to be good representatives for Lake Forest College while on their program.
I authorize the Dean of Students, the Office of Student Affairs, and my academic advisor(s) to release confidential information to GEO and provide an evaluation of any and all information from my education records at Lake Forest College.
I authorize this information to be sent to the appropriate campus personnel and/or the program sponsor in order to evaluate my ability to complete an off-campus program for credit during the requested term.
I waive my right to view this information, but I do have the right to discuss my application with the Dean or my advisor(s).
I understand that I must remain in good conduct standing and that permission to participate in my off-campus program may not be granted if I am found responsible for a conduct violation or placed on academic or disciplinary probation at any time prior to my off-campus program. I understand that even if I am deemed eligible in this initial eligibility application stage, any subsequent disciplinary or academic issues may mean that the eligibility is revoked, with no refund due to me.
I understand that this is an application and that I may not be approved for any/all programs that I have listed on my application.
I understand that there will be additional requirements for me to study off-campus, including applying to my specific program and completing pre-departure requirements such as short essays, course approvals, and waivers. I will not be granted financial aid nor credit without completing all requirements.
By submitting this application to participate in an off-campus program, I agree that I understand the above policies as well as those stated on the Global Engagement Office website, and allow the Global Engagement Office to obtain this information from other campus offices and departments.