We are excited to welcome you to Sarah Lawrence’s vibrant graduate community. More than anything else, it’s the people at SLC that make it such a special place. Students from all over the globe come together here, bringing with them a unique diversity of perspectives and life experiences. Whether it’s conversations happening in classrooms, over coffee at “the Barb,” or between stacks at the library; your time here will spark lifelong friendships, creative collaborations and exciting new areas of research.
Situated in Bronxville, New York (just North of the Bronx), Sarah Lawrence College is ideally located to give its students a distinctive New York experience. It’s just a 30 minute train ride to Manhattan via Grand Central Terminal, and there are many other vibrant surrounding neighborhoods that our graduate students call home. We hope that the information on this page gives you a little glimpse of all that your new community has to offer. Welcome to the Sarah Lawrence family!
Your Community
Let our Graduate Student Association be your guide to the local area and take a tour with our student guides around campus.
Welcome to Sarah Lawrence: A Video Tour
Join your student guides for a tour of Sarah Lawrence College and an introduction to the exciting opportunities here.
The Best of Both Worlds
Just 30 minutes north of Midtown Manhattan by train or car, Sarah Lawrence College’s location offers the best of both worlds—a convenient, suburban base and an ideal point of entry to one of the world’s most exciting cities.
New York City
New York City is yours to explore, 24 hours a day. Think of it as an extension of the Sarah Lawrence campus—a cultural, research, social, and career resource without peer.
Bronxville, Yonkers, and the Hudson Valley
The Sarah Lawrence campus is situated in southern Westchester County, New York, on the eastern edge of the city of Yonkers and adjacent to the Bronxville village center.
On-Campus Study and Social Spaces
Comfortable study and social spaces make the campus a pleasant home between and after classes.
Slonim House
The center for graduate activity, Slonim House has a spacious living room, a vending machine and lockers, a large kitchen area, and a graduate lounge in addition to classrooms and administrative offices. Slonim is open evenings and weekends for student gatherings and quiet study.
Wrexham
Home to our health-related graduate programs, Wrexham has several areas where students can relax and study.
Barbara Walters Campus Center
Students also gather informally inside or on the terrace of the Barbara Walters Campus Center. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Esther Raushenbush Library
The Esther Raushenbush Library is central to academic life at Sarah Lawrence. Its diverse resources and congenial atmosphere foster both independent and collaborative work. The library features a computer lab and electronic classrooms designed to accommodate multimedia presentations, resource sharing, and library instruction sessions, as well as more informal spaces. Students make use of the library’s collections, research assistance, and relaxing study atmosphere. Learn more about the library.