Lasell UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Newton, MA. Operating on a semester system.

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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · MFA Fall 2026 Semester

The semester, explained for Lasell University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
MFA Fall 2026 Semester
Campus terms
14
Local details
10

Academic calendar

MFA Fall 2026 Semester runs Jul 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. MFA Fall 2026 SemesterRelevant now
  2. Fall 2026 RIZE Term A (8-Week)
  3. Fall 2026 RIZE 14-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 Session I
  5. Fall 2026 Main Session
  6. Fall 2026 Session II
  7. Fall 2026 RIZE Term B (8-Week)
  8. Winter 2026-2027 Intensive Session
  9. MFA Spring 2027 Semester
  10. Spring 2027 RIZE Term A (8-Week)
  11. Spring 2027 RIZE 14-Week Session
  12. Spring 2027 Session I
  13. Spring 2027 Main Session
  14. Spring 2027 RIZE Term B (8-Week)
  15. Spring 2027 Session II
  16. Summer 2027 Session I
  17. Summer 2027 Main Session
  18. Summer 2027 Session II
  19. MFA Fall 2027 Semester Start

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Campus language

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14 terms

B

Bragdon
Bragdon Hall, a large residence hall on campus.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group responsible for organizing campus events.

F

Forest
Forest Hall, a residence hall typically housing first-year students.

L

Lasers
The official nickname for Lasell University students, derived from the school's athletic teams.
LCTV
Lasell Community Television, the student-run television station.

R

Rockwell
Rockwell Hall, one of the campus residential buildings.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
Starbucks
The 'We Proudly Serve' Starbucks location situated within the Arnow Campus Center.

T

The 1851
A retail dining and social space located in the Arnow Campus Center offering quick-service food.
The 1851 Chronicle
The student-run newspaper, often referred to simply as 'The 1851' or 'The Chronicle'.
The Village
A residential complex consisting of several smaller houses and suite-style living units.

V

Valentine
The Valentine Dining Hall, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus.
Van Winkle
Van Winkle Hall, a residence hall often referred to by its full name or just 'Van Winkle'.

W

WLAS
The campus radio station, providing student-led broadcasts.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
1851_starbucks
1851 / Starbucks
Brennan
The Brennan Library, the main academic research and study facility.
Laser Cash
A declining balance account linked to the Laser ID for making purchases at on-campus retail locations.
Laser ID
The official student identification card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
MyLasell
The university's internal web portal for accessing grades, schedules, and financial information.
The Arnow
The Arnow Campus Center, the hub for student activities, dining, and the bookstore.
The Shuttle
The campus transportation service that moves students between campus locations and local transit hubs.
The Yam
The Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center, which houses the university's gallery and performance spaces.
valentine_dining_hall
Valentine Dining Hall
Winslow
Winslow Hall, a central administrative and academic building.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
MFA Fall 2026 Semester runs Jul 10, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Newton for Lasell University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Newton.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,252

Cost of Living Index

188

Student Population

18,230

City Transportation

Walkability

56

Bikeability

61

Public Transit

MBTA Green Line D Branch, MBTA commuter rail, MBTA bus service

Nearest Airports

Boston Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

51.6°F

Avg Snowfall

48.3 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Arnow Campus Center Garage (P1)

garage

Requires ID card access; provides 52 spaces.

North Hall Garage (P11)

garage

Requires ID card access; provides 73 spaces.

East/West Garage (P5)

garage

Requires ID card access; provides 58 spaces.

Central Street (P4)

surface_lot

Resident surface parking; provides 123 spaces.

Campus News

Latest updates from Lasell University

Kat Kohtala Named Top 5 Finalist for $25,000 NRF Foundation Scholarship

The NRF Foundation has named Lasell student Kat Kohtala as a top finalist for its prestigious scholarship.

Nov 3, 2026

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Tramuto Porter Foundation names Lasell University as recipient of expanded endowment

The foundation announced an expanded endowment to support compassionate leadership and education initiatives at the university.

Oct 16, 2026

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Lasell University Celebrates Opening of Felix Commonwealth Virtual School on Newton Campus

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the opening of the virtual school located on the Newton campus.

Aug 21, 2026

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Campus-wide emergency text alerts are automatically sent to all enrolled students.

Campus-wide emergency text alerts are automatically sent to all enrolled students.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Lasell University

Ethics Chats with an Intern!

November 10, 2026

Brennan Library

Morning chat session held at the Brennan Library.

Lasell Fiber Arts Club Weekly Meeting

November 10, 2026

Arnow Campus Center - First Floor

Weekly gathering for members of the Fiber Arts Club.

Low Commitment Book Club

November 10, 2026

Brennan Library

A casual book club meeting for students and staff.

Open Gaming Night

November 17, 2026

Esports Lab (STC 232)

An open gaming session for the Lasell community in the Esports Lab.

Solstice MFA 2026 Writers Helping Writers Fundraiser Reading

November 18, 2026

GrubStreet / Virtual Stream

A fundraiser reading and silent auction event.

Laserland Film Series: Flannel Flicks

November 20, 2026

Hamel and Bancroft Lawn

Outdoor film screening as part of the Laserland series.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Lasell University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

24 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Arnow Campus Center

Capacity: 21

Room types: quad

Bragdon Hall

Capacity: 60

Room types: single, double

Briggs House

Butterworth Hall

Capacity: 144

Room types: quad

Case House

Chandler House

East Hall

Capacity: 65

Room types: quad

Forest Hall

Capacity: 56

Room types: single, double

Gardner House

Haskell House

Hoag House

Holt Hall

Karandon House

Keever House

McClelland Hall

Room types: double, triple, quad

Mott House

North Hall

Capacity: 101

Room types: double

Ordway House

Pickard House

Rockwell Hall

Capacity: 69

Room types: quad

Spence House

Van Winkle Hall

Room types: double, triple, quad

West Hall

Capacity: 101

Room types: quad

Woodland Hall

Room types: double, triple

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@lasell.edu

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