What if you could design your own education—customized to your interests and preparing you for high achievement in nearly any field?
At Sarah Lawrence, you can.
A Sarah Lawrence education is a personal journey like no other, and the results are remarkable. There’s no better place to learn about yourself and what matters most to you—and to deeply explore that knowledge.
Along your journey, you’ll encounter:
- Dons (faculty mentors)
- Throughout your years at SLC, your don will help you plan an academic path that is most meaningful to you
- Round table seminars
- In classes with no more than 14 other students, you’ll discuss subjects with faculty and classmates in great detail
- 1:1 meetings with faculty
- In bi-weekly conferences, you and your teachers will discuss your individual projects related to your classes
- Writing in every discipline
- An emphasis on writing over testing fosters deeper understanding and improves your ability to formulate and communicate ideas
- Evaluations, not just grades
- Written evaluations of your performance, not just grades, give you a complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses
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Progressive Education Conference
The Child Development Institute is hosting Faces of Progressive Education in the 21st Century: Infancy through College (April 5-6). The conference will provide a forum for articulation and discussion of progressive education's opportunities and challenges. Visit conference site»
Summer Writing Seminars
Learn more about the summer writing seminars available for adults and high school students.
Athletics at SLC
Sarah Lawrence is now a provisional member of the NCAA; learn more about athletics at SLC.
Student Publications
From newspapers to literary and art reviews to blogs, SLC students are prolific publishers. Read publications online»
SLC Faculty Named Best in U.S.
Faculty ranked #1 by Princeton Review; SLC also earns Top 20 honors in "Best Classroom Experience," "Theatre Program," and more.
Viewbooks & Publications
View our award-winning recruitment postcards, our viewbooks & publications, and sign up to receive future mailings.
Sarah Lawrence magazine
The Fall 2012 issue of Sarah Lawrence magazine, bearing the theme "The Will to Live," is now available online.
Student Spotlight
Swimmer Ariana Peschke '15 discusses her decision to transfer to SLC.
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