Transfer Communications

PreLUsion, a collection of ten optional pre-orientation programs, is designed to jump-start your college experience! It welcomes you to campus 3 days before Orientation begins and allows you to connect to Lehigh by engaging with a smaller community of students and staff who share similar interests. 

Programs are filling quickly! If you are interested in participating, please be sure to fill out the registration as soon as possible.

If the cost of a preLUsion program is difficult to cover, there are opportunities to receive scholarship money. The application is available on our prelusion website. The deadline to apply is June 22. 

Here's a preview of some of the exciting programs you can join that still have spots available!

Bridges to Bethlehem
Dive into hands‑on service projects—from food security to environmental conservation—enjoying meaningful community impact, fun evening outings, and exploring your new home, Bethlehem!

CSB Connect
Designed specifically for incoming Computer Science & Business honors students—team up with mentors and peers to explore real-world projects, tackle a campus-wide scavenger hunt, meet key faculty and leaders, and even cheer on a minor-league baseball game.

C.L.I.M.B

Join us for the C.L.I.M.B. (Creating Leaders Invested in Mentorship & Belonging) Mentor Program preLUsion, a unique opportunity designed specifically for incoming students to be partnered with one of our fraternity and sorority mentors and learn more about community service, leadership, and our community.

GlobaLehigh
Explore the global side of Lehigh by networking with Lehigh alumni working in international careers, meeting diplomats, and getting a behind the scenes tour of the United Nations.

Lehigh Women Engineers

Incoming engineering students dive into hands‑on lab activities, explore engineering departments, bond with peers and mentors, meet faculty (including the Dean!), and build a powerful network to jumpstart your success at Lehigh.

Lehigh 360
Lehigh 360 will introduce you to all of the incredible high-impact, beyond the classroom learning opportunities that Lehigh has to offer - opportunities in creative inquiry, entrepreneurship, global engagement, the arts, community service, study abroad, research, leadership and beyond!

Check out full descriptions of the programs on the preLUsion website.

We’re reaching out with an important update regarding the Orientation Registration Form.

Some of you may have experienced issues accessing the form—thank you for your patience while we resolved the problem. The good news: the form is now working! However, please note that it is not available on your checklist. Instead, you’ll need to log in to your student portal and access the form directly from there.

Orientation is mandatory, and completing this form is a key step in preparing for your arrival on campus. Please submit the form no later than June 30. It will collect important details including:

• Any family accommodation needs (e.g. mobility, hearing, or vision assistance)
• Your dietary restrictions and allergens
• Your choice of Faux Friday restaurant for the event (click the additional link within the form!)

If you have any questions or trouble accessing the form, please reach out to us at fye@lehigh.edu

The Health & Wellness Center is here to support your well-being during your time on campus. Our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate medical care while respecting individual differences and maintaining a confidential environment. We also aim to empower students to manage minor illnesses and injuries on their own.

Our dedicated team provides care to approximately 6,000 undergraduate and over 2,000 graduate students. We offer a range of services, including:

• Acute care for illness or injury
• Routine health examinations
• Lab services
• Reproductive and sexual health services

To learn more, please visit our Services page. Students can make appointments by calling the Health & Wellness Center, or through our online chat forum. For more information, please visit Making an Appointment.

Health Insurance Requirement

Lehigh University requires all undergraduate and graduate students to have adequate medical insurance or to enroll in the university-sponsored health insurance plan.

Please note:

• The Health & Wellness Center does not bill or receive payment from insurance companies.
• Most services, including office visits, are provided at no charge.
• For services with an associated fee, students may pay in cash or charge their bursar account.
• Students are responsible for submitting claims to their insurance provider if reimbursement is needed.
• Receipts and encounter summaries are available via the Student Health Portal.

Incoming Student Paperwork – What You Need to Do

To ensure a smooth start, all incoming students must complete the following required health paperwork:

1. Paper Forms (sent home in the Welcome Kit):
    Your healthcare provider must complete and sign these forms.
2. Electronic Forms:
    Log in to your Student Health Portal to complete all required online forms.
3. Health Insurance Enrollment or Waiver:
   You must either enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan or submit a waiver. You can find more information, and to enroll or waive here.
4. Insurance Card Upload:
    Upload clear pictures of the front and back of your insurance card to your health portal.

For detailed step-by-step instructions, visit our Incoming Student Paperwork page.
Still have questions? Check out our Incoming Student FAQs.

Course registration is just around the corner and we know choosing your first college classes can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming. Even though you’re not on campus yet, there are plenty of resources and people here to help you every step of the way.

Transfer Credits

Please be sure to visit this Transfer Credit website on fysenroll.lehigh.edu. There you will find specific instructions regarding the transfer credit process including options for sending your official transcripts to Lehigh and how to see your transfer credit.

Advising Support

A Lehigh staff member in your advising unit has already reached out (or will shortly) to you via your Lehigh email address. There are virtual advising sessions OR webinars available depending on your college. If you missed our Summer Webinar on Academic Advising and Support for Students, you can watch the recording and view the slide deck on our webpage.

Preparing for Registration

To prepare for the process, check out the following resources:

• First-Year Student Enrollment Website - for general registration information, how-to videos, and sample schedules. We highly recommend looking at their How to Register page!
• Check your Portal for the link to your course packet and helpful information from your college
• Attend a session with your academic unit or program, or reach out to them if you have questions!

What To Do When…

Deciding which courses to take in fall? Review your course packet, check the portal and your email for additional information, see the first-year enrollment website for sample schedules, and contact your academic unit.
Have questions about utilizing the registration system? Review the First-Year Enrollment website for videos on how to utilize the registration system and contact Registration & Academic Services.
Having trouble during the registration period? Use the Live Chat on the Registrar’s webpage to talk with someone in the moment.

Schedule Changes

Still unsure after registering? That’s okay! You’ll have the chance to meet with a college representative on Friday, August 22 during Orientation. Schedule changes can be made through the first week of the semester, so there’s time to get it right.

Disability Support Services

We encourage students with disabilities who would like to apply for reasonable accommodations and services to begin by completing the Disability Support Services Registration form now to avoid delays. More information about documentation guidelines can be found on the Disability Support Services website.

We are excited to welcome you to campus in about one month! Below is helpful information to inform you of what to expect for Move-In and Orientation. We will share additional details as we get closer.

Move-In

Move-In day is Thursday, August 21, unless you are signed up for an early arrival program or varsity sport. These include programs like preLUsion, Marching 97, ROTC, LUSSI, RARE, and International Student Orientation.

There will be a team of volunteers to assist you that day! Please follow these directions when you arrive to assist us with traffic flow. You’ll check-in at Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop campus between 8am and 11:30am to receive your parking pass and Orientation materials. Please note that if you arrive right at 8:00am it may take some time to get you processed. Your patience is appreciated. You will follow color-coded directional signage down the mountain to your residence hall to pick up your keys and unload your belongings. Commuter student families are welcome to park at check-in and take a Lehigh Bus down to the Asa Packer Campus for Orientation.

All student health forms and paperwork must be complete before students can move in. You can see additional instructions about this process on the Health & Wellness Center website.

Your parking pass must remain displayed in your vehicle during the move-in process. Someone must stay with your car when you arrive at your students’ residence hall. Staff, faculty and student volunteers will assist in unloading your car. Please make sure all boxes, suitcases, bags, and other items are clearly labeled with your students’ name, building, and room number. Once your car is unloaded, you will move it to your designated campus parking garage to allow others to unload (follow the directional signage to the closest parking location).

Packing can be made a lot easier when you know what to bring and what to leave at home. Use this packing list to help you make some of those decisions and check out the housing website for specifics on the residence hall rooms.

MOOV Shuttles

Shuttles will be available on Asa Packer campus going from the parking garages up to the residence halls. These shuttle stops can be identified by large yellow Orientation flags. If parking is full on the Asa Packer campus, there is additional parking up at Mountaintop campus where you will check-in and shuttles that can transport you back down the mountain.

Parent & Family Orientation

We will have a Family Welcome tent with information and refreshments outside of the Orientation Check-In at Iacocca Hall. All are encouraged to join us at the Welcome Lunch on the Clayton University Center Front Lawn from 11:30 - 1:30pm. You’ll say farewell at this time as the Orientation Kick-off starts at 2pm and you will be engaged in programming for the rest of the weekend. Family Orientation will occur simultaneously on Thursday and will wrap up by 5:00pm.

Please see the Family Orientation Schedule for additional details. 

Are you attending an early arrival program? Don’t worry! We host the same Family Orientation on Monday, August 18. The times will vary slightly, but the schedule is available on our website.