About Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College, based in Bronxville, NY, experienced a data breach involving an unauthorized external system hack. The breach was discovered on September 9, 2025, and it affected at least one resident in Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including names and Social Security numbers. Notification of the breach was sent to the affected individuals on October 9, 2025.
What Happened
On or around September 9, 2025, SLC became aware of suspicious activity within its Share Point. SLC launched an investigation and determined that between September 4, 2025 and September 9, 2025, an unauthorized actor accessed one user’s Share Point and potentially accessed certain files within the account. Although SLC has no evidence of any identity theft or fraud occurring in connection with this incident, SLC conducted a review of the files within the account to confirm the information contained therein, and to whom it relates for purposes of providing notice. This review was recently completed.
This breach involved unauthorized access to a user’s Share Point account between September 4 and September 9, 2025. Sensitive data such as names and Social Security numbers were potentially accessed. The breach affected individuals associated with the college.
Next Steps
Following the breach, Sarah Lawrence College quickly initiated an investigation to evaluate the security of its systems and identify those potentially affected. Individuals whose information was compromised have been notified and provided with guidance on protecting against identity theft and fraud. Affected individuals are encouraged to monitor their accounts and report any suspicious activities to their credit card company or bank.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Sarah Lawrence College offers 12 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion Company, at no cost to those impacted by the breach. This service includes guidance on placing fraud alerts and security freezes, obtaining free credit reports, and reporting identity theft to relevant authorities. The college is committed to helping affected individuals safeguard their personal information.