For the 2025-2026 academic year, there are eight Upper Class Themed Housing Communities that continue to foster students’ connections to both Lehigh and the greater Bethlehem community. Upper Class Themed Communities are open to rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th year undergraduate students during the housing selection processes.
The Bakery - Community for Innovators & Entrepreneurs - Powered by the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation, this community is for those interested in exploring opportunities that create value for others by leveraging their combined creativity and ingenuity. By participating in exclusive workshops, going on one-of-a-kind trips, and taking advantage of priority access to Baker Institute resources*, residents of this community will develop their entrepreneurial mindset and build real-world skills that are certain to reshape their future! Those that would like to be considered a part of this community will go through an Application process.
Classical Education (Ars Sapientiae) - A community that fosters a vibrant living-learning environment for students passionate about literature, debate, and the liberal arts, and classical education encouraging open dialogue and intellectual growth.
Outdoor Enthusiasts -Nestled amidst mountains and woodlands, Lehigh beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its plethora of outdoor activities. Our mission, encapsulated in the GREEN principles - Growth, Retention, Enthusiasm, Events, and Nature - is to forge robust connections with the outdoors, promote preservation efforts, lead responsibly, host inclusive events, and champion the ethos of leaving no trace.
Inter-College -A community of students in Inter-College (IC) programs who are keen to deepen their understanding of interdisciplinary education and research through social and intellectual engagement with other IC students.
Music Appreciation Community -This community fosters a vibrant, supportive, and inspiring music environment at Lehigh, uniting musicians for collaboration, practice, and diverse musical exploration, while also aiming to positively impact the wider community through performances and outreach.
Pre-Professional Launchpad -This community unites ambitious pre-professional students (pre-health, pre-law, and pre-professional), fostering a collaborative environment where they support each other's academic and career goals through shared resources, study sessions, and mutual encouragement.
STEM - A community for students looking to enhance their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics outside of the classroom and develop the skills necessary to be chosen leaders in their field. Note: If you are in the RARE program, you are required to live within this community during your second year