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Access the Housing Portal

On the login page, enter your SLC ID number and password. Your login information is the same as your MySLC login details.

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All meal plan details can be found on the MySLC page. If you are looking to make changes to your meal plan, please use the Meal Plan Change Form. Please note you must be logged in MySLC to access the form.

If you have any questions, please email the Office of Student Accounts at studentaccounts@sarahlawrence.edu.

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Report your card lost and deactivate it. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your MySLC login information to access the form.

You will need to visit Campus Operations (Purple Door at Andrews Annex) to get a replacement ID. The fee to replace a lost student ID card is $40, which will be charged to your student account.

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Please contact Campus Operations (Purple Door at Andrews Annex) to report any lost or stolen keys. Lost keys should be reported and replaced immediately. Failure to do so puts other residents at risk. Key replacements are issued at a cost of $50 per key.

If Campus Operations deems it necessary to change the lock(s), they will be changed at a cost of $50 per lock, along with an additional cost for a new set of keys, which will be billed to the student's account. The College reserves the right to require a student to have the room lock changed.

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Please visit our Student Conduct page to find more information.

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The Office of Residential Life is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is located in the Student Life Suite at Bates 220. Please note that the office is closed during university holidays and academic recesses. Availability may also be limited at times due to scheduled meetings or unforeseen circumstances.

Email is the preferred method of contact: ResLife@sarahlawrence.edu. The office may also be reached by phone at (914) 395-2575 during regular business hours.

If your call is directed to voicemail, please leave a detailed message to help us respond to your inquiry or request as efficiently as possible. To assist us in following up, please include the following information:

  • First and last name
  • Student ID number, if applicable
  • A brief description of your inquiry or request, including any relevant details
  • Preferred method of contact, such as a phone number or email address

A friendly reminder for families and supporters: We welcome inquiries and questions from parents, family members, and other supporters. However, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable student privacy regulations, there may be limitations on the student-specific information we are able to share. When additional follow-up is needed, our office will work directly with the student, as appropriate, to address concerns, answer questions, and facilitate requests. We appreciate the partnership of families and supporters as we work to support our students while respecting their privacy.

For additional information, please visit our resources on Parents as Partners & FERPA.

The Office of Residential Life strives to respond to all inquiries, requests, and voicemail messages as promptly as possible. Providing complete contact information and relevant details will help facilitate a timely response.

For emergencies requiring immediate assistance, please contact Campus Safety directly at (914) 395-2222.

Housing FAQs

Learn more about the housing application process or applying for accessibility accommodations.

Parents as Partners

Find helpful resources and information to support your student through the transition to campus living and their Sarah Lawrence experience.

The Office of Residential Life is located within the Bates Center for Student Life in Bates 220. The office is open Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can reach the office via email at ResLife@sarahlawrence.edu or phone at (914) 395-2575.

Please note that the office is closed on school holidays and recesses.

Meet the Team

Learn more about the Residential Life staff at Sarah Lawrence.