In our efforts to provide support for the your transition to campus in August, we believe clear and comprehensive communication is essential. All official communication will be sent to your Lehigh email address in June. We will keep copies of that communication on this page for you to reference if needed.
Summer 2025 Communications
Welcome to Lehigh!
The Office of First-Year Experience (OFYE) is excited to support your transition to Lehigh. Be on the lookout for email communications to help you prepare for your arrival in August. We're here to answer your questions and help you make the most of your Lehigh experience.
Key Information & Action Items:
- Welcome Guide: Review this important publication for summer preparation details. A printed copy is being mailed and on the way!
- Lehigh Student Portal: Your central hub for information, including the Summer Checklist. This checklist contains required forms, important information, and deadlines.
- Lehigh Email: From this point forward, all official university communications will be sent to your Lehigh email. Check it regularly.
- Duo 2FA: You will be prompted to enroll in Duo multi factor authentication to protect your account. Be sure to complete the entire process outlined in How to Enroll to Duo in one sitting. Abandoning the process will prevent you from being able to access Lehigh's resources. If you have questions regarding Duo or your Lehigh Gmail account, contact the LTS Help Desk.
- PreLUsion Registration: Register via the Summer Checklist or the prelusion webpage. Note: Conflicts exist for International Student Orientation, LUSSI, ROTC, fall athletics, and the Marching 97 Band Camp participants.
- Summer Webinar Series: Register on our Webinar Series page to learn about campus resources and connect with campus partners.
Stay connected by checking your email regularly throughout the spring and summer. Contact us anytime at fye@lehigh.edu or (610) 758-1300.
Congratulations, and we look forward to welcoming you in August!
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:
- Paper Forms (sent home in the Welcome Kit):
Your healthcare provider must complete and sign these forms. - Electronic Forms:
Log in to your Student Health Portal to complete all required online forms. - 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. - 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.