Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities. We are a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.
Our university offers majors and programs across five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health, and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Approximately 7,000 students call Lehigh home each year. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is comprised of 2,358 acres, making it one of the largest private universities in the country.
Since 1865, generations of students have chosen Lehigh for their educational experience. They know Lehigh is a place where they can make strong personal connections with faculty, conduct research in diverse fields of study, thrive in a dynamic campus community, form lasting bonds with Lehigh alumni, and learn from their own life experiences.
(see more)Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities. We are a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment for undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.
Our university offers majors and programs across five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health, and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Approximately 7,000 students call Lehigh home each year. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is comprised of 2,358 acres, making it one of the largest private universities in the country.
Since 1865, generations of students have chosen Lehigh for their educational experience. They know Lehigh is a place where they can make strong personal connections with faculty, conduct research in diverse fields of study, thrive in a dynamic campus community, form lasting bonds with Lehigh alumni, and learn from their own life experiences.
Lehigh University Class of 2023 Masters-Doctoral Graduate
During Commencement ceremonies in May 2023, Lehigh University conferred 1,940 Bachelor's degrees, 507 Master's degrees and 118 Doctoral degrees. Of the more than 2,500 graduates, degree recipients came from 41 states and 54 countries outside of the United States.
Graduation -
Sep 12
Fall 2023 Graduate Enrollment
Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome Fall 2023 graduate student enrollees to the Lehigh family. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call you one of our own!
Enrollment -
Sep 8
Fall 2023 International Enrollment
Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome the Class of 2027. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who represent 49 U.S. states and territories and 51 countries. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call you one of our own!
Enrollment -
Sep 8
Fall 2023 Graduate International Enrollment
Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome Fall 2023 graduate student enrollees to the Lehigh family. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call you one of our own!
Enrollment -
Sep 8
Fall 2023 Undergraduate Enrollment
Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome the Class of 2027. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who represent 49 U.S. states and territories and 51 countries. Congratulations on your enrollment at Lehigh - we are proud to call you one of our own!
Enrollment -
Sep 5
Goldwater Scholarship
The Goldwater award provides scholarship support to undergraduate students majoring in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. The award provides support for tuition, room and board, books, and mandatory fees.
Scholarship -
Jun 20
NSF REU Award
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.
Research / Grant -
Jun 20
Ruhr Fellowship
Ruhr Fellows participate in an intercultural and language immersion program in the Ruhr Valley region of Germany, followed by an internship.
Academic Award -
Jun 16
Ruhr Fellows
Ruhr Fellows participate in an intercultural and language immersion program in the Ruhr Valley region of Germany, followed by an internship.
Scholarship -
Jun 16
Lehigh University announces students who attained Dean's List for Spring 2023
Students at Lehigh University attained Dean's List in Spring 2023. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.
Dean's List -
Jun 14
DAAD Rise
Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service, or DAAD, RISE Germany offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from North America, Great Britain and Ireland.
Scholarship -
Jun 8
Boren Award
This initiative, funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, provides opportunities for U.S. students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Scholarship -
Jun 8
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
This grant program from the U.S. Department of State enables high-achieving students to study or intern abroad.
Scholarship -
Jun 8
Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award
This is the Athletic Department's most prestigious award. Established in 1994, the Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award goes to the individual who epitomizes the ideals of a true Lehigh scholar-athlete: self-awareness and the ability to achieve balance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally, consistent evidence of integrity, and the discipline to adhere to keystone behaviors, distinctive levels of competitiveness, toughness, and a team first mentality, resulting in exemplary scholarship, athletic achievement and a commitment to serving others.
Sports -
May 18
Distinguished Achievement Awards
Established in 1994, the Distinguished Achievement Award goes to graduating student-athletes who have displayed the ideals of a scholar-athlete: high performance in the four cornerstones of the student-athlete experience and high levels of competitiveness and toughness resulting in commendable scholarship and significant athletic achievement at the league level and beyond.
Sports -
May 18
John A. Cable Leadership Award
This award was established and first awarded in 1927, and was funded by an endowment gift from the Allentown John Hancock Agency of Joe DiMento, Tom Nikles '82, and Jim Serratelli '86, and is named in honor of 1945 graduate John Cable. This is the top department leadership award for a graduating male student-athlete and recognizes the most effective team leadership characterized by modeling team standards and performing consistently, holding others accountable, and serving as an effective liaison between team and coaches. Qualifications also include strong self-awareness, integrity, competitiveness, toughness, and a positive team-first mentality, all of which contribute to high performance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally.
Academic Award -
May 18
Graduating Male Athlete Award
This award was established in 1979 and recognizes the top graduating male student-athlete, deemed to have compiled the most distinctive and/or extraordinary athletic record during his Lehigh career. Talent, competitiveness, and toughness are qualities that should be consistently evident.
Sports -
May 18
Mary O'Hurley Leadership Award
This award was established in 1980, in honor of counselor Mary O. Hurley, and is the top department leadership award for a graduating female student-athlete. This award recognizes the most effective team leadership, characterized by modeling team standards and performing consistently, holding others accountable, and serving as an effective liaison between team and coaches. Qualifications also include strong self-awareness, integrity, competitiveness, toughness, and a positive team-first mentality, which all contribute to high performance academically, athletically, socially and emotionally.
Academic Award -
May 18
Marlene "Linny" Fowler Service Award
Established in 2004, this award recognizes the graduating student-athlete who models for others a high-level of integrity and a team-first attitude as he/she fulfills a servant leadership role. This award honors a high level of commitment to serving others and making a difference within our Athletics Department, across campus, and in our community.
Sports -
May 18
Karen A. Adams Graduating Female Athlete Award
This award was established in 1980 and recognizes the graduating female student-athlete, deemed to have compiled the most distinctive and/or extraordinary athletic record during her Lehigh career. Talent, competitiveness, and toughness are qualities that should be consistently evident.
Sports -
May 18
J. Daniel Nolan Award
This award was established in 1961 in honor of Lehigh Hall of Fame member, All-American quarterback, and three-sport athlete, J. Daniel Nolan '58. This award goes to the outstanding first-year male student-athlete who exhibits talent, a high level of competitiveness, and consistent mental, physical, and emotional toughness in executing his role.
Sports -
May 18
John Steckbeck Award
This award was established in 1976 in honor of the former Director of Intramural and Recreational Sports at Lehigh. This award goes to the outstanding first-year female student-athlete who exhibits talent, a high level of competitiveness, and consistent mental, physical, and emotional toughness in executing her team role.
Sports -
May 18
The University Service Award
The University Service Award honors a senior whose influence, ideals and activities have been devoted unselfishly to serve the best interests of his/her Alma Mater and fellow students.
Academic Award -
May 16
Sportsmanship Award
This award recognizes the top graduating student-athlete who demonstrates consistent ethical conduct, integrity, fair play, and good sporting behavior in his/her daily participation in intercollegiate athletics. This student-athlete operates with a team-first mentality and has demonstrated the toughness to model true citizenship, both in and outside of the competitive sport setting.
Sports -
May 18
Phillip J. Sclar Award
This award was established in 2002 and is named in honor of the late Phil Sclar who was a manager for several Lehigh teams for over 30 years. The award is given to an underclass work study student (team manager) that, in the eyes of the Athletics Department Awards Committee, exemplifies a team-first mentality, servant leadership, and the spirit and character of Philip J. Sclar, who embodied the qualities of loyalty and a willingness to always give the best effort possible behind the scenes in helping the team function.
Sports -
May 18
Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup
The Bosey Reiter Leadership Cup is awarded to a senior whose leadership shall be such as to contribute primarily to the best interest of the University and is defined chiefly in terms of moral character.
Academic Award -
May 16
Deborah Pearsall Prize
Lehigh University's Deborah Pearsall Prize is awarded annually to the female undergraduate student who best exemplifies engaged leadership, an inexhaustible optimistic attitude about challenges and opportunities, and a "can do" spirit.
Academic Award -
May 16
John W. Smeaton Pillar of Integrity
Awarded to a graduating senior who, through his or her involvement and campus leadership, the John W. Smeaton Pillar of Integrity award recognizes a student for their unwavering contribution to the campus community.
Academic Award -
May 16
Allegiance Award winners
The Lehigh University Allegiance Award is presented to seniors to recognize their dedication and continuous improvement focused within a specific organization.
Academic Award -
May 16
Residence Hall Association Character Award winner
This award recognizes students who have worked to improve student life at Lehigh University in the areas of Residential Services or Residential Life.
Academic Award -
May 16