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  • Orientation Leaders
    Fall Orientation: August 24-27, 2023
    Orientation aims to help your transitions to college life. This is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders, learn about Lehigh’s academic and social expectations, and have fun!
  • Orientation Kick-Off on the UC Lawn
    Fall Orientation: August 24-27, 2023
    Orientation aims to help your transitions to college life. This is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders, learn about Lehigh’s academic and social expectations, and have fun!
  • Orientation Leaders at Faux Friday event
    Fall Orientation: August 24-27, 2023
    Orientation aims to help your transitions to college life. This is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders, learn about Lehigh’s academic and social expectations, and have fun!
  • Orientation Kick Off
    Fall Orientation: August 24-27, 2023
    Orientation aims to help your transitions to college life. This is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders, learn about Lehigh’s academic and social expectations, and have fun!

Important Dates Fall 2023

Prelusion: Monday, August 21 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023

preLUsion check-in is Monday, August 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. Visit our preLUsion page for more information.

Move-in: Thursday, August 24, 2023

Check-in is 8:00am to 11:30am in Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. 

Some students may arrive early for some of our pre-arrival programs. International students and LUSSI students move in on Sunday, August 20. PreLUsion, ROTC, and Marching97 students move in on Monday, August 21. Athletes not in season will arrive on Wednesday, August 23. Fall season athletes should defer to their coaches for their move-in date.

Orientation: Thursday, August 24 - Sunday, August 27, 2023

Orientation begins at 2:00pm on Thursday August 24, 2023. Students should expect to be busy with Orientation programming through the early afternoon on Sunday. You will receive a detailed schedule with your Orientation group information in August and can utilize the guidebook app to customize your schedule.

First Day of Class: Monday, August 28, 2023

View the Academic Calendar.

Camp Hawk: TBD

Visit our Camp Hawk page to learn more!

2023 Orientation Schedule

The 2023 Orientation Schedule will be posted in Summer 2023.

You can view the 2022 Orientation schedule here.

*A hard copy of the schedule will also be provided upon arrival. Once you receive your Orientation Group information at Thursday's Orientation Check-in, you will be able to find your customized Orientation Schedule using the smartphone app, Guidebook. 

Family Orientation Information will posted on our Family Information page.

Move-In Day & Check-In

Thursday, August 24, from 8:00am.to 11:30am in Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus

All first-year students must check-in for Orientation at Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. At Orientation check-in you will receive your Orientation schedule and directions to your residence hall. You will not be permitted to check into your residence hall until you have checked-in for Orientation.

 

Directions to Mountaintop Campus
Check-in for Orientation at Iacocca Hall
Packing List
If you’re wondering what to bring with you as you arrive on campus, here is a checklist of helpful items to consider.

*Remember, Residence Hall rooms are never as large as you imagine, do not over pack; you can always bring more things back with you next time you’re visiting home. Check out this list for environmental living tips from the Office of Sustainability.

Orientation Times Fall 2022 

The 2022 Orientation Times includes articles written by OFYE staff members, involvement opportunities and more!