Student Life

More than 85 percent of Sarah Lawrence students live on campus—and our residence halls are just as varied as our students. From traditional-style dorms to cooperative houses, from rooms tucked away in stately mansions to a sustainable lifestyle house, every space encourages community gatherings and provides spaces for both living and learning.

Join a club—or start your own. Go to a concert—or perform yourself. Theatre shows, poetry slams, science fairs, student senate, late-night dances, early-morning workouts, community service, internships, volunteer opportunities, competitive sports...the campus is alive with student activities.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office collaborates with the Diversity Advisory and Programming Subcommittee (DAPS) of the Student Life Committee, as well as with student organizations to create events that encourage dialogue across difference and exploration of issues related to diversity, social identity, equity, and lived experience.

Enjoy the best of both worlds—the intimacy of a traditional liberal arts college campus with the energy and resources of New York City 30 minutes away. Explore internship opportunities, museums, performances, and shows in the Big Apple and the surrounding community.

Ready to explore, define, and realize your career goals? No matter where you are on your career journey, Sarah Lawrence provides a broad range of programs and supports to empower you to take control of your professional development, job search, and career satisfaction.

Students can embrace Sarah Lawrence College’s rich history of social responsibility through participation in service learning classes and student-led community engagement initiatives, supported by the Anita L. Stafford Community Partnerships and Service Learning Program.

The Office of Student Life collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to create welcoming, supportive, and challenging communities that maximize opportunities for student learning and engagement. Through innovative and student-centered programs and services, the professional staff facilitates student development, embraces differences, encourages civil discourse, empowers students to pursue leadership opportunities, and promotes personal, professional, and civic responsibility.