Lafayette was a political prisoner in Austria and Prussia from 1792-97 after fleeing radical revolutionaries in France until Napoleon Bonaparte arranged for his release.

Learn more about our founding story and join the Lafayette community as we celebrate our rich history of academic excellence—and embrace all that’s in store for our third century.

Cur Non is our rally cry. The motto for the Marquis de Lafayette, Cur Non means Why Not. We challenge our students to move beyond the familiar. We dare them to use their intellect, …

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Features News Pepper Prize 2026 nominations/application open Dec. 19 Members of the Lafayette community may submit nominations for the Pepper Prize, a coveted award given to …

Lafayette is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, diverse and inclusive educational living community where academic success and personal growth are encouraged.

Inspired by the desire to honor Marquis de Lafayette and his service to the cause of freedom during the American Revolution, Lafayette College was chartered in 1826 and established with …

Please join us as we celebrate YOU while offering an in-depth look at Lafayette College! This full-day event begins with a welcome session with the President of the College.

My Lafayette My Lafayette, the campus portal, serves as a central interface to online services available to students, faculty, and staff.

Follow Sullivan Trail for approximately 4 miles through a stoplight, past the Lafayette Metzgar Athletic Field Complex and LaFarm, and through 3 more stoplights.