2026 Fall Orientation
Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23
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
First week of May
Welcome Kits will be mailed out. (The PDF will also be emailed and available on our website.)
May 12
- Summer Checklist: New information including your Summer Checklist goes live on Connect Lehigh. Please note that there is no set time the the checklist will go live - it is a process and we will send an email when the content should have switched over.
- Lehigh Gmail Account: Your Lehigh Gmail account will be made available at lehigh.edu/google. Your Lehigh email address will be your username@lehigh.edu. To login you will utilize the same credentials you do for your portal.
- All official communication will be sent to your Lehigh email address, beginning May 13.
- preLUsion: Registration for preLUsion will go live at 3:00pm on our preLUsion page and the Summer Checklist.
preLUsion check-in is Monday, August 17 from 8:00am to 10:30am. in Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. Visit our preLUsion page for more information.
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 16. PreLUsion, ROTC, and Marching97 students move in on Monday, August 17. Athletes not in season will arrive on Wednesday, August 19. Fall season athletes should defer to their coaches for their move-in date. Early Arrival check-in information will be available on the Housing Services website.
Orientation begins at 2:00pm on Thursday August 20, 2026. 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.
View the Academic Calendar.
Transitioning to college can be surprisingly hard! Camp Hawk is designed to bring together students to build meaningful connections with their peers. Student leaders will facilitate fun challenges for students to get to know each other, lead thoughtful discussions about their Lehigh experience and explore resources on campus to make the most of their Lehigh experience. Visit our Camp Hawk page to learn more!
Orientation Schedule
The 2026 Orientation Schedule will be available in your Welcome Kit and a detailed schedule will be available over the summer.
*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.
Live Stream Events
Orientation Kick-Off: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 2:00pm
University Convocation: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am
Move-In Day & Check-In
Thursday, August 20, 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 on Mountaintop Campus.
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.
Class of 2029 Welcome Kit
The Class of 2029 Welcome Kit is here! Highlights include information on Housing, preLUsion, Orientation, Course Registration and First-Year Programming!
Orientation Times Fall 2025
The 2025 Orientation Times includes articles written by OFYE staff members, involvement opportunities and more!