On-Campus Visit Opportunities
Visit our quintessential college campus and learn more about life at Lehigh directly from our admissions counselors and student tour guides.
As you are registering, please carefully review the On-Campus Admissions Events Calendar and the specific description for each event for important details. Most events consist of a group information session and a student-guided campus tour in order to provide well-rounded information from both admissions counselors and current students. However, you are welcome to attend just one of the two components—simply register for an event, inform us of your individual circumstances via email, and attend as you can. There are also times in the academic year where we are unable to offer student-guided campus tours and it will be clear in the description of those events that tours are not offered and that visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of campus on their own.
In the Group Information Session, an Office of Admissions staff member will share stories about unique and exclusive academic and research experiences, our vibrant community, traditions, and life in PA’s third largest metro area. The supportive Lehigh family and strong career placement are also discussed. The session concludes with admissions and financial aid basics.
Student guides share their perspective on residential life, dining on campus and in Bethlehem, extra-curricular activities, course workload, relationships with professors, and student support services while highlighting important facilities across campus. Due to COVID restrictions, tours will not enter any residence halls.
Interviews are available to rising high school seniors who wish to ask specific questions about Lehigh or provide additional context for their application. On-campus interviews may take place with an admissions counselor or a current student who is part of our Admissions Fellows program. Depending on where you are in your application process, you can also request a virtual interview with an alumnus (details available in the Virtual Interview section). Lehigh interviews are evaluative, but not required as part of the application process. An interview can be a useful tool for Lehigh prospective applicants to share more of their story and learn more about the institution. Interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.
General Interviews
General interviews are available on campus to rising seniors who are considering applying, or have already submitted an application, to Lehigh. They are typically conducted by a current student who is a member of our Admissions Fellows program, or one of our admissions counselors. This is the most widely available interview option. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.
Alumni Interviews
Alumni interviews are available to current seniors who have already submitted their application and have not yet completed an interview with Lehigh in any capacity. Learn more >
Programming for groups of 15 or more is offered on select weekdays and is available to Community-Based Organizations and schools with students enrolled in 9th-12th grade. Groups should make arrangements by completing the online registration form at least three weeks prior to their desired date. Completion of this form is not a guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your group for a group visit.
Our aim is to provide the best event experience to any student or group. On days when we anticipate a high volume of events or when our students are on break, we are unable to confirm any large group visits as we do not want to provide an experience that is less than our best. Please check the Admissions Events Calendar for the dates our office is open.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, formal visits are limited to five people per party, and registration is required for these events. All visitors to campus agree to adhere to the University’s safety policies and protocols. Failure to do so will result in an immediate request to leave the campus. Please review the information shared below about the expectations and policies in place for visitors prior to registering for an event or visiting campus.
All visitors to campus should adhere to the following safety protocols:
- The day of your visit, the student is required to complete a screening through Lehigh’s COVID-19 Self-Assessment tool before coming to campus. This screening should be answered taking into consideration the health of the entire party. You will need to provide proof by showing a screenshot of your QR code result, indicating that you have passed the screening and are cleared to visit campus. Any member of your party should stay home if they do not pass the self-assessment or if:
- they have tested positive for COVID-19
- are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
- if they have come in close contact with a person who has symptoms of our has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days
- All individuals on Lehigh’s campuses are required to wear masks in all indoor public and common spaces and at all outdoor events and gatherings where social distancing between individuals or family groups is not possible, regardless of vaccination status. As a result, all members of your party should expect to wear a mask for the duration of their formal visit. After your formal event has concluded, you can remove your masks outdoors.
After your formal event has concluded, you can remove your masks outdoors as long as your group is able to social distance. Please keep your masks accessible in the event that you interact with community members outside of your party.
- Visitors are welcome to enter most academic buildings on weekdays during the day. However, we ask that you refrain from dining on campus. The only dining option available to campus visitors currently is Clutch & Go, a grab and go cafe located on the second floor of the University Center.
- Visitors are responsible to follow established guidance by CDC/PA Dept. of Health if they or anyone in their party is suspected of or confirmed with COVID-19.
- Visitors are required to notify Lehigh immediately upon learning that they or anyone in their party may be suspected of or confirmed with COVID-19 if:
- The suspected or confirmed case was on campus the day they became ill
- The suspected or confirmed case was on campus on any subsequent days after they became ill or after they had a positive test
- The suspected or confirmed case was on campus in the 48 hours before the individual became symptomatic, or if no symptoms, the 48 hours prior to the COVID-19 test being done
Failure to follow these safety requirements will result in immediate request to leave campus.
- Weekdays during Business Hours (9 a.m. -5 p.m.)
- A limited number of free visitor parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-serve basis in the designated spaces on level 1 of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, adjacent to the Alumni Memorial Building.
- Additional parking is available at the metered spaces on level 1 of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, on adjacent city side streets, and in public parking garages. Please note, some parking may require a fee or meter payment.
- Weekends and After Business Hours (after 5 p.m.)
- In addition to the limited free visitor parking in the designated spaces on level 1 of the Alumni Memorial Parking Garage, spaces on levels 2-6 of the garage are available, at a cost. If you park on levels 2-6, parking must be paid at the start of your visit. Parking rates are $1/hour plus a one time $.25 service fee per parking session. If you extend your time, there will be no additional service fee.
- You have two options to pay for parking:
- Text LU11 to 25023. You will receive a link to enter your license plate number, amount of time you want to park and payment information. You will receive a text message 15 minutes before your time expires with a link to add more time. Alternatively, you can reopen the webpage where you originally paid to add more time as well.
- Scan the QR code on the signs located near the stairs and elevator in the garage or visit t2p.mobi/LU11. Enter your license plate number, amount of time you want to park and payment information. If you would like to receive a text message 15 minutes before your time expires, you must create an account and add your phone number.
- Parking in any other area on campus will result in your vehicle being ticketed.
Lehigh University’s Office of Admissions strives to honor scheduled campus visits while keeping safety in mind. In the event that the University closes due to inclement weather or an emergency, all scheduled campus visits will also be canceled. Information regarding any changes to the University’s opening will be posted on the top of each page of Lehigh’s website. Students and families should check this page prior to traveling to Lehigh University if hazardous weather conditions are forecast.
Visiting students and their families are encouraged to exercise caution when determining whether to travel in inclement weather. Please use good judgment and put safety first when traveling and navigating campus. If a student or the University cancels an interview, information session, campus tour or other appointment due to inclement weather, it will not reflect negatively on the student’s application. We request that the student notifies the Office of Admissions of the reason for cancellation in a timely manner. The Office of Admissions cannot guarantee a rescheduled interview or other event if one is cancelled due to inclement weather or an emergency.
The three potential situations are outlined below:
- University Closed (Full Day): Information sessions, tours, interviews and other events are canceled.
- Delayed Opening: Information sessions, tours, and interviews scheduled during the delayed opening will be canceled. Once the University reopens, information sessions and tours will continue at their scheduled times. If a student is already on campus for a cancelled interview, we will attempt to reschedule the interview for a time later that day.
- Early Close: Information sessions, tours and interviews scheduled for a time after the University closes will be canceled. If a student is already on campus when the University closure announcement is made and their scheduled interview is canceled, we will work with the student to reschedule an in-person or online interview with the student for a later date but cannot guarantee that we will be able to find a mutually convenient time.
Virtual Visit Opportunities
Join us virtually to discover more about Lehigh University! Sessions with admissions counselors, current students and faculty will help you learn more about Lehigh from wherever you are.
In the Group Information Session, an Office of Admissions staff member will share stories about unique and exclusive academic and research experiences, our vibrant community, traditions, and life in PA’s third largest metro area. The supportive Lehigh family and strong career placement are also discussed. The session concludes with admissions and financial aid basics.
Virtual Financial Aid Sessions
Join us to learn more about the financial aid process at Lehigh, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid and the financial aid formula.
Live Virtual Student-Guided Campus Tours
Join our current-student tour guides as they virtually take you across Lehigh's campus and share their experiences. Many topics and facilities that are particularly important to first-year students and their parents are included in the Live Virtual Student-Guided Tour, including residence life, dining, extra-curricular activities, course workload, relationships with professors, and student support services.
Virtual Tour
Our virtual tour is the next best thing to an in-person visit. You’ll follow the route of the undergraduate admissions tour to see academic and student life buildings while learning about life at Lehigh along the way.
YouTube and Instagram Live Tours
Follow our tour guides as they show you around campus on YouTube. You can watch the whole playlist or skip ahead to buildings you’re particularly interested in.
View a live-streamed tour from Instagram featuring our current student tour guides. Follow us on Instagram for more live-streamed events, Instagram Story Q&As and more.
Interviews are available to rising high school seniors who wish to ask specific questions about Lehigh or provide additional context for their application. Interviews may take place with an admissions counselor, a current student who is part of our Admissions Fellows program, or an alumnus depending on where you are in your application process. Lehigh interviews are evaluative, but not required as part of the application process. All virtual interviews will be held via Zoom. An interview can be a useful tool for Lehigh prospective applicants to share more of their story and learn more about the institution. Interviews last approximately 30 minutes. Students can only interview with Lehigh once.
Alumni Interviews
Alumni interviews are available to current seniors who have already submitted their application and have not yet completed an interview with Lehigh in any capacity. Applicants will have the opportunity to determine how they would like to be matched up with alumni interviewers based on a variety of factors such as geographic location, identity group or future career. Once a student has submitted their application and created their applicant portal, they will find the registration link in the bottom right hand side of the main portal page. The opportunity for an applicant to request an alumni interview is only available until the first week of January.
In these student panels, four to five current Lehigh students will share their stories about life on campus and answer questions from prospective students and families. Join us to learn more about Lehigh directly from our students, and bring your questions for the Q&A segment. All student panelists will be Lehigh juniors and seniors.
Advanced registration is required, no less than 24 hours before the event, and we will email a Zoom link for the event the day of or the evening prior.
Recording of Virtual International Student Panel
In this undergraduate student panel, current Lehigh international students shared their stories about life on campus, and answered questions from prospective students and families. View to learn more about life as an international undergraduate student at Lehigh from students and staff members from the Office of Admissions and the Office of International Students and Scholars.
Virtual programming for groups of 15 or more is offered on select weekdays and is available to Community-Based Organizations and schools with students enrolled in 9th-12th grade. Groups should make arrangements by completing the online registration form at least three weeks prior to their desired date for the virtual programming. Completion of this form is not a guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your group for a virtual event.
Our aim is to provide the best event experience to any student or group. On days when we anticipate a high volume of events or when our students are on break, we are unable to confirm any large group visits as we do not want to provide an experience that is less than our best. Please reach out if you have questions about dates our office may not be open.
Specialized Sessions & Events
Join us for sessions that take a deep dive into topics like our colleges, special programs, student life opportunities and more.
Special events include Open House, our Diversity Achievers Program and more.
Spotlight Sessions are unique events that each highlight a specific topic like the application process, academic experience, campus life and more. View upcoming sessions >
We offer several college- and program-specific virtual information sessions that delve deeper into areas of study. It is recommended, if possible, that students attend a general Virtual or On-Campus Admissions Information Session for an introduction to Lehigh prior to attending a college and program-specific information session. If you are unable to attend a Virtual or On-Campus Admissions Information Session, you are still welcome to register for a college or program-specific information session.
Upcoming Special Visit Opportunities
Utilize the filter below to find a session that fits your interests and schedule.Event Name
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Description
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
Hear from sustainability program manager, Audrey McSain, about Lehigh's 2030 Sustainability Plan, Climate Action Strategy, and how you can get involved in sustainability on campus. A panel of current Lehigh students will join us to discuss their sustainability story and what their involvement in campus sustainability has meant to them.
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
This Spotlight Session is with our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. During this session, Bruce will be available to answer questions from prospective students and parents about admissions and the admissions process here at Lehigh.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Asa Packer Campus.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Mountaintop Campus.
Join us for this Spotlight Session to learn about Lehigh Launch Semester, our first-semester study-away experiential learning opportunity that takes place in the American West, or Ecuador and the Galapagos. Lehigh Launch is for students with intellectual curiosity and leadership potential. Learn about the classroom- and field-based learning in Wyoming and New Mexico, and in Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
This College of Health session provides an overview of degrees and certificates in emerging fields like Population Health and Global Health, in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
During this session, Lehigh Business will be sharing an overview of the business curriculum, as well as hosting a panel discussion with faculty, career services, and business students. Come discover what makes the Lehigh program unique and hear the panel's perspectives on 'Why Lehigh'?
The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Preview provides an overview of Lehigh's engineering disciplines and hands-on approach to education, while highlighting some of the research and educational opportunities available to students of Lehigh Engineering.
During this session, Lehigh Business will be sharing an overview of the business curriculum, as well as hosting a panel discussion with faculty, career services, and business students. Come discover what makes the Lehigh program unique and hear the panel's perspectives on 'Why Lehigh'?
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
Join us to learn more about the financial aid process at Lehigh, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid, and the financial aid formula. Advance registration is required no less than 24 hours before your session, and we will email a Zoom link for your event the day of or the evening prior.
This College of Health session provides an overview of emerging fields in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
Hear from our Pre-Health advisor, Autumn Moser, about advising, resources, and support offered at Lehigh. In addition, hear from current Pre-Health students, who serve as Med Mentors, about their experiences.
This Spotlight Session is with our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. During this session, Bruce will be available to answer questions from prospective students and parents about admissions and the admissions process here at Lehigh.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Mountaintop Campus.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Asa Packer Campus.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
Learn about Lehigh's efforts to diversify its undergraduate population and opportunities for students to to understand and recognize the value of diversity and inclusion, and discuss the university's commitment to an anti-racist campus community.
Join us for this Spotlight Session to learn about Impact Fellowship programs, a Office of Creative Inquiry program that provides hands-on experience working on large-scale, impact-focused projects locally and/or globally, throughout the academic year and in the summer. Students who have gone through the IF programs will talk about their project work and how they made an impact in the world.
This Spotlight Session is with our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. During this session, Bruce will be available to answer questions from prospective students and parents about admissions and the admissions process here at Lehigh.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Mountaintop Campus.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Asa Packer Campus.
During this session, Lehigh Business will be sharing an overview of the business curriculum, as well as hosting a panel discussion with faculty, career services, and business students. Come discover what makes the Lehigh program unique and hear the panel's perspectives on 'Why Lehigh'?
This College of Health session provides an overview of degrees and certificates in emerging fields like Population Health and Global Health, in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
Join us to learn more about the financial aid process at Lehigh, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid, and the financial aid formula. Advance registration is required no less than 24 hours before your session, and we will email a Zoom link for your event the day of or the evening prior.
This Live Virtual Spotlight Session is on International Admissions. In this session you will hear from our international admissions counselors as they share tips on how to navigate the college admissions process as an international student.
The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Preview provides an overview of Lehigh's engineering disciplines and hands-on approach to education, while highlighting some of the research and educational opportunities available to students of Lehigh Engineering.
The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Preview provides an overview of Lehigh's engineering disciplines and hands-on approach to education, while highlighting some of the research and educational opportunities available to students of Lehigh Engineering.
During this session, Lehigh Business will be sharing an overview of the business curriculum, as well as hosting a panel discussion with faculty, career services, and business students. Come discover what makes the Lehigh program unique and hear the panel's perspectives on 'Why Lehigh'?
This College of Health session provides an overview of degrees and certificates in emerging fields like Population Health and Global Health, in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Mountaintop Campus.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Asa Packer Campus.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
Join us to learn more about the supplemental essay part of the college application. Our admissions counselor will share insight on what makes a great supplemental essay and other tips.
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Asa Packer Campus.
Join us for a special tour and get the scoop on engineering at Lehigh University. Meet one of the Academic Deans of the Rossin College and tour some of our "off the beaten path" spaces on our Mountaintop Campus.
This College of Health session provides an overview of degrees and certificates in emerging fields like Population Health and Global Health, in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
This Spotlight Session is with our Director of Admissions, Bruce Bunnick. During this session, Bruce will be available to answer questions from prospective students and parents about admissions and the admissions process here at Lehigh.
This College of Health session provides an overview of degrees and certificates in emerging fields like Population Health and Global Health, in which our programs can lead to career success, the degrees and certificates we offer experiential learning and research opportunities available to our students, and potential career trajectories after graduation.
This information session is specific to the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program to inform prospective students about Lehigh’s four-year integration of the study of computer science and the study of business in a single program. CSB prepares students not only for careers in software or business, but also for unique cross-cutting opportunities that require expertise in both computing and in business, including forensic accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and risk management.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
Join us to learn more about the financial aid process at Lehigh, including deadlines, requirements, types of aid, merit aid vs need-based aid, and the financial aid formula. Advance registration is required no less than 24 hours before your session, and we will email a Zoom link for your event the day of or the evening prior.
This information session is specifically about Lehigh's Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences (IDEAS) program, a unique opportunity to combine multiple programs of study in Lehigh's College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Information sessions on Lehigh's IDEAS program take place on select days throughout the year.
Admissions Materials
Get an overview of Lehigh as you explore digital versions of the same print brochures found in our lobby for in-person visitors.