For more than 150 years, Lehigh’s focus on the hard work of today has produced solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. Howard H. McClintic, Class of 1888, and Charles D. Marshall, Class of 1888: construction of the Golden Gate Bridge Dr. Frank L. Douglas ’66: led the teams responsible for creating drugs including Allegra, Lantus, Taxotere and Actonel
We have developed some of the most innovative minds of our time, whose focused determination has left a lasting mark on the world. Stacey Cunningham ’96: first woman president of the New York Stock Exchange Howard H. McClintic, Class of 1888; Charles D. Marshall, Class of 1888; William Coleman, Class of 1895; Walter Ferris, Class of 1895; H.J. Seaman, Class of 1879; Philip O. Macqueen, Class of 1907: construction of the Panama Canal
Jesse Reno, Class of 1883: inventor of the escalator C.J. McCollum ’13: Most Improved Player; President, National Basketball Players Association Ricky Kirshner ’82: Emmy-winning television producer
We are built for tomorrow’s challenges. Are you? At Lehigh, we believe that with every challenge comes opportunity, and the chance to show the world our tenacious drive and collaborative spirit. Together, we can tackle some of the biggest issues facing our planet, bettering ourselves—and the world—along the way.
We are built to combine imagination and practicality to find solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. Creative Problem Solving 100+ programs and majors 5,624 undergraduate students (1,770 graduate students) 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio >50% increase in federal research funding over the last two years
College of Health professors Dr. Eduardo Gomez, Dr. Halcyon Skinner and Dr. Thomas McAndrew have been featured in the media for their expertise on COVID-19. A Nexus for Health Research and Innovation Just as Lehigh was founded on a forward-thinking interdisciplinary concept—the combination of engineering and liberal arts to take a humanistic approach to problem solving—we launched the College of Health to shape the future of health and healthcare through an innovative approach to teaching and research. Housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art building, the college’s interdisciplinary focus will allow it to easily draw on the expertise of faculty in Lehigh’s four colleges and to collaborate on learning and research experiences. As the first college in the nation to offer an undergraduate degree in population health with a focus on health innovation and technology, the College of Health will prepare students to investigate the determinants of health using data science and study how they interact to produce the health outcomes that we observe. Graduates will be in a unique position to meet the ever-increasing employment needs of the healthcare sector in the fields of epidemiology, medicine, data science, biostatistics, global health, health economics, health policy, community health, health promotion, and health technology and innovation. A Well-Rounded Education When you apply to Lehigh, you’ll apply to one of our four undergraduate colleges or directly into an intercollegiate interdisciplinary program. Students have the opportunity to take courses across colleges, pursue additional majors/minors outside of their primary college and study problems pragmatically from multiple angles. No matter your path, you’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas that excite and challenge you. Find educational opportunities both broad and deep that will help you grow into a critical and creative thinker. • 2,122 undergraduate students College of Arts and Sciences cas.lehigh.edu Become a problem solver who thinks holistically about societal challenges and conducts research in an integrated and collaborative environment. • 1,375 undergraduate students P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science engineering.lehigh.edu College of Business business.lehigh.edu Think unconventionally and with integrity as you prepare to become a leader both inside and outside of the boardroom. • 1,317 undergraduate students Join the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of population health and make an impact on society. • 156 undergraduate students College of Health health.lehigh.edu
STUDENTS Sustainable Solutions Lehigh’s Global Student Impact Fellows conducted fieldwork in Sierra Leone on projects designed to fight hunger and disease, and increase global awareness of health crises, all with a shared goal: sustainable impact. To see a short documentary about the journey, visit go.lehigh.edu/sierraleone. Highlights of work by Student Impact Fellows • Trained local health workers for the launch of Ukweli, an inexpensive test strip for urinary tract infections and preeclampsia. • Produced a documentary on maternal health in Sierra Leone, which has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world. LehighHacks At the LehighHacks 24-hour hackathon, students work in teams to use technology to create unique solutions to problems in financial technology, smart environments and social apps. The Hatchery In this immersive, full-time learning experience students gain foundational entrepreneurship skills and bring their own startup ideas to life. Global Entrepreneurship Internships GEIs are an exciting opportunity for students to learn about global entrepreneurship through an eight-week group internship experience with startups in another country. LearnX, MakeX, SprintX In a series of hands-on workshops, students can have fun while creating, learning and rapidly tackling complex questions. Each year, American college students leave their universities for the summer and leave behind items they cannot or do not want to take with them. For more than 20 years, Lehigh’s annual Move Out Collection Drive has addressed this issue by inviting students to donate unwanted goods, which are then sold at the Great South Side Sale. The popular sale raises approximately $20,000 per year to benefit children and youth programs in South Bethlehem. Cathy Engelbert ’86 helped Lehigh clinch its first East Coast Conference women’s basketball title and went on to become the first woman to head a U.S. professional services firm at Deloitte. Today she leads the WNBA as its first commissioner and is making headlines as she tackles the issue of equal pay across professional basketball, which she has called “the perfect business problem.” COMMUNITY A Win-Win-Win Solution ALUMNI The Basketball Businesswoman Opportunities for Innovation and Exploration Lehigh invites students from all majors to pursue new academic, creative and entrepreneurial pathways that lead to transformative questions and innovations. Students are encouraged to take intellectual risks, learn from failures and collaborate with members of the campus community and beyond to address real-world problems. The university offers a wide variety of programs yearround for students in all colleges. These programs range from evening workshops to in-depth research projects.
COLLEGE: College of Business MAJORS: Finance and Africana Studies MINORS: Business Analytics and Religion Studies HOMETOWN: Accra, Ghana ACTIVITIES: Member of the Lehigh Men's Soccer team, founder and president of the Lehigh Africa Business Club, Cru Athletes, African Students Association, Student-Athletes Of Color STUDENT PROFILE Problem- Solving for Startups Michael Tahiru ’22 I started a venture capital company, Remat Investments, in Ghana with a license to do business across Africa. The company’s focus is to provide funding for startups across the continent in impact industries like technology, agriculture, healthcare and real estate. I want to work for an investment banking firm in America for about two years after graduation before taking a full time role with the venture business. FAVORITE THING ABOUT LEHIGH The campus and classes are just about the right size for me. I am able to make friends and connect with professors easily. This promotes a family atmosphere.
We are built to succeed individually and harness the powerful potential of working together to serve a greater purpose. Collaborative Culture 13 interdisciplinary programs spanning multiple colleges 2,300+ programs and courses offered 591 undergraduate students in intercollegiate interdisciplinary programs 25 Division I teams, 40 intramural and club teams
STUDENT STORY Summer of Discovery Each summer, the high bays of Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus welcome the Mountaintop Summer Experience, which supports undergraduate and graduate students working across many disciplines on dozens of projects that aim to develop transformative new innovations, new expressions and new questions. Last year’s student-led projects focused on mass incarceration and the role of art and culture; visual localization and mapping of autonomous robots; and the development of a patient-customized cochlear implant simulation app, among many others. Students are able to continue work on their projects through the academic year. Interdisciplinary Programs The world’s problems are not divided neatly into disciplines, and we believe those who will someday solve those problems—and those currently tackling them—shouldn’t be limited to just one or two areas of study. Lehigh’s intercollegiate interdisciplinary programs, along with interdisciplinary programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, teach students to fuse thinking from across disciplines to critically approach challenges and succeed in real-world environments. Computer Science and Business Program (CSB) The CSB program provides a fundamental understanding of business and technology and how they fit together in our global economy. The program is a joint initiative between the College of Business and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. CSB students enroll—and are assigned faculty advisors—in both colleges. Students completing this demanding program are awarded a unique joint degree from both colleges. Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) IDEAS students can combine the technological sophistication of an engineering background with the opportunity to tap their creativity, enrich their minds and make a difference in the world. Students choose coursework from the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Arts and Sciences to design their own unique thematic degree. Graduates of the IDEAS program will earn a single degree—a B.S. in Integrated Engineering, Arts and Sciences conferred by both colleges. Integrated Business and Engineering Honors Program (IBE) The IBE program provides students with a background in technology and commerce, preparing them for success in the constantly changing marketplace. Students in the IBE program can major in any area of business or engineering that Lehigh offers. Each student will elect a traditional major in either the College of Business or the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science upon completion of his or her first year and will receive a single bachelor of science degree in integrated business and engineering. The College of Arts and Sciences offers 10 interdisciplinary studies programs in areas as diverse as health, medicine and society; Africana studies; cognitive science; sustainable development; and Asian studies.
COLLEGES: College of Arts and Sciences; P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science PROGRAM: IDEAS: Product Engineering, Materials Physics, Sustainable Development HOMETOWN: Des Moines, Iowa ACTIVITIES: EcoRealm—Sustainable Impact Fellowship, Design Labs Fellow, Astrophysics Research, Outing Club, Wind Ensemble, Astronomy Club, Gymnastics Club STUDENT PROFILE Collaborative Kindness Giavanna Gast ’24 The people I’ve met at Lehigh are not only some of the smartest I know, but also the kindest. Whether you’re looking for help with a class, finding a research opportunity or applying for a nationally competitive scholarship, you won’t have to search for long before finding someone who is well informed and willing to help. FAVORITE STUDY SPOT The Wilbur Powerhouse! I absolutely love the whirring of the 3D printers, the constant inventors and tinkerers who frequent the space, and the beautiful trees and fairy lights outside.
In publication since 1894, Lehigh’s student-run newspaper, The Brown and White, has a staff of 150+ students each semester and is open to students of all majors. More than half of participating students are nonjournalism majors, making for an interesting collaboration—and one big family. Successful alumni include Marty Baron ’76, ’76G, ’14H, retired executive editor at The Washington Post and previously executive editor of The Boston Globe. Pam Fusek ’13 lived her dream as a test engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, and she attributes a large part of her success in a highly collaborative field to her time at Lehigh. As an aeronautical engineering minor, she was advised by professor Terry Hart ’68, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and NASA astronaut. Hart’s Spacecraft Systems Engineering course helped Fusek realize her pathway after graduation. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter offers a campus extension for Lehigh students based in the heart of San Francisco, embedded in one of the most active startup scenes in the world. West Coast Lehigh Lehigh University and Silicon Valley—two entities that produce innovators and entrepreneurs—provide the perfect experiential complement. Lehigh students get the best of both worlds by combining the university’s strengths in problem-solving with direct exposure to West Coast alumni, industry leaders and trends through guest lectures and group immersion programs. Lehigh’s collaboration with the NasdaqCenter as its sole academic partner provides students with the opportunity to explore new ideas in a challenging academic environment while developing critical thinking skills and resilience. Lehigh@NasdaqCenter Events and Remote Lecture Lehigh@NasdaqCenter is an in-residence collaboration, located in San Francisco, to further entrepreneurial education for Lehigh students and alumni. Along with on-site events and workshops, guest lectures provided remotely from the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter give students in Bethlehem access to founders and executives of innovative companies who can provide new insights and shape students’ future career aspirations. Western Regional Office Lehigh’s Western Regional Office (WRO) extends educational opportunities for Lehigh students and faculty by building curricular and research partnerships with dynamic enterprises in selected key cities. Lehigh staff at the WRO work closely with school counselors, alumni and prospective students in the western U.S., bringing Lehigh to them. LehighSiliconValley LehighSiliconValley brings students from all disciplines to California’s Silicon Valley for an immersive weeklong experience. Students meet with and learn from experts, entrepreneurs, inventors, venture capital investors, product design experts and others. This rich real-world team experience is designed to enhance students’ own entrepreneurial ventures and collaboration skills. STUDENTS Thriving Student Journalism ALUMNI The NASA Collaborator
We are built to do thoughtful and meaningful work that helps individuals and communities both locally and globally. Impact on Humanity 200+ Lehigh students have taken part in the United Nations Youth Representative Program 65K+ hours of community service performed by the Lehigh community each year 40+ Lehigh University research institutes and centers 93 countries represented on campus
A Partnership with the United Nations Lehigh was just the sixth university in the world to have official recognition as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) by the United Nations, alongside organizations including the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Humane Society of the United States. This NGO status means our students have the opportunity to attend UN conferences and private briefings, intern with UN NGO offices worldwide, serve as youth delegates, and host ambassadors and UN delegates on campus. Each year more than 1,500 Lehigh faculty, staff and students attend UN conferences, high-level briefings and private meetings with ambassadors and other UN officials in New York City and on campus. Youth Representative Program Youth Representatives meet with global decision makers, participate in international conferences, and moderate briefings broadcast worldwide. Our Youth Representatives speak on the floor of the General Assembly and work with a wide array of organizations, including Lawyers without Borders, the Peres Center for Peace in Israel, the Center for Public Health in Nigeria and the Darfur Rehabilitation Project in Sudan. United Nations Interns More than 90 Lehigh University students have served as interns at the UN, and have had experiences including meeting the secretary-general and engaging with senior UN diplomats. Our students have interned as speech writers, social media marketers, UNESCO researchers, NGO Relations staff members and designers of globally viewed briefings. United Nations on Campus Ambassadors and delegates from across the world have visited Lehigh’s campus to give speeches, hold workshops and engage directly with students, faculty and staff. STUDENTS Promoting Women’s Safety An interdisciplinary team of Lehigh students developed a small, costeffective device to help women living in areas with high rates of violence against them to quickly access emergency response services. The students’ invention, Soterra, uses Bluetooth mesh networking technology and GPS to allow women to discreetly contact friends, family or the police when they feel threatened. ALUMNI Developing Life- Changing Medications An award-winning industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and entrepreneurship, Dr. Frank L. Douglas has improved the health of millions of patients by leading the teams that were responsible for the creation of numerous drugs, including Allegra, Lantus, Taxotere and Actonel. Dr. Douglas has come back to campus as a keynote speaker for admitted student programming to discuss his experiences at Lehigh and in his career.
Lehigh Launch Lehigh Launch is a first-semester integrative learning experience for intellectually curious and independent students offered in the American West (Wyoming and New Mexico) and Ecuador (Quito, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands). Through handson learning and challenging coursework in a living-learning community, students will gain new perspectives, grow as individuals and return to Lehigh with the experience and knowledge that will help them succeed. Students earn 16 credit hours through classroom-based and experiential learning, while fulfilling distribution requirements in natural science, social science and the humanities, as well as the firstyear seminar requirement. The program, led by Lehigh faculty and staff, is open to students in any major and costs the same as an oncampus semester (financial aid applies the same as for an on-campus semester as well). Both Lehigh Launch locations focus on place-based learning. Students in the American West will spend time learning about the literature, earth and environment, and peoples of Wyoming and New Mexico and take a backpacking expedition with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to elevate the program’s classroom-and- field-based learning. Students in Ecuador will experience culture by studying in the beautiful colonial city of Quito and the Amazon rainforest and spending time on the Galapagos Islands, one of the most pristine natural laboratories in the world. STUDENTS Supporting Partner Communities A group of Lehigh students from across all colleges spent their spring break volunteering at a nonprofit in Virginia. The students worked to help the organization provide lowcost, organic produce for community members in the local food desert. The Community Service Office offers similar weeklong, student-run trips each year. FACULTY Advancement of Science Fellow Dr. Vassie Ware, professor of molecular biology, was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and the publisher of the journal Science. She was recognized for her contributions to understanding ribosomes and for outstanding initiatives in undergraduate science education. ALUMNI A Catalyst for Positivity Ben Gucciardi ’05, ’06G founded Soccer Without Borders (SWB), a nonprofit that aims to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change. SWB provides underserved youth an avenue to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success and has received many global awards, including the FIFA Diversity Award. Gucciardi was also honored as a White House Champion of Change for World Refugee Day 2015.
STUDENT PROFILE Research for Good Abigail Bryer ’23 A lot of my research focus has been analyzing the data collected about COVID-19 within Native American communities. Researching and working in ways that help people is something that I have always wanted to be a part of, and this research opportunity has been a steppingstone to do so. COLLEGE: College of Health MAJOR: Population Health, concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology HOMETOWN: Melrose, Massachusetts ACTIVITIES: Club Ski Team, Conservation Club, Greek life, College of Health student ambassador and student advisory committee member, student research assistant FAVORITE THING ABOUT LEHIGH There are a lot of things I love about Lehigh, but my favorite thing is probably its size. I feel like Lehigh is a big enough university that I am always meeting new people, but I don’t feel like a small fish in a big pond.
We are built to dive right in, forge lifelong friendships, and explore new opportunities in and out of the classroom. Dynamic Community >5,200 undergraduate students participate in an extracurricular activity 200+ clubs and organizations 15+ types of cuisines within walking distance of campus 840K+ residents in the Lehigh Valley
Vibrant Student Life From the moment you arrive on campus, you’ll be welcomed into a campus community that encourages you to do what you love and try some new things, too. Whatever your interests, Lehigh’s student clubs and organizations provide countless opportunities to get involved, and a range of resources offer support and guidance throughout your college experience. Clubs & Organizations With more than 200 clubs and organizations, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. Options range from professional and academic organizations to intramural and club sports to performing arts and political clubs—and if you can’t find your niche, you’ll have the resources to create your own. Resources & Support Lehigh offers resources to help you succeed and plenty of friendly faces ready to lend a hand. Beginning with orientation, the Office of First-Year Experience provides guidance for your academic and social transition, and the Dean of Students Office is committed to supporting your intellectual and personal development throughout your college career. You’ll also find nationally recognized welcoming spaces across campus—the Center for Gender Equity, the Chaplain’s Office, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Pride Center and the Office of Student Access and Success—that facilitate connections and community building. Pride-A-Palooza, a celebration of everything that is Pride, takes place on the STEPS lawn and features games, food, performances and more. The University Expo takes place each fall and spring, connecting students with more than 500 clubs, organizations and community vendors. Lehigh’s 40 club and intramural sports include dodgeball, baseball, fencing, cycling, frisbee and more. Presented by OISS and the Global Union, the annual International Flag Parade represents countries from across the Lehigh community.
COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences MAJORS: Behavioral Neuroscience and Economics HOMETOWN: Douglassville, Pennsylvania ACTIVITIES NCAA Division l student-athlete on the Lehigh Men’s Soccer team, undergraduate research in neuroscience STUDENT PROFILE Soccer and Science Euan Forrest ’23 Being a student-athlete at Lehigh has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. It has taught me how to balance school, athletics and extracurriculars while maintaining strong relationships with my teammates and classmates. I have made some of my closest friends as a student-athlete who have always supported me in every aspect of life. Bed Races Students form teams, decorate beds and dragrace them down the length of Memorial Walk in one of Lehigh’s most treasured and unique traditions. Eco-flame The Marching 97, Lehigh’s marching band, marches in and out of classrooms and other campus buildings playing Lehigh fight songs on the Friday of Spirit Week. The Rivalry Game The Lehigh-Lafayette game (or the Rivalry, as it’s known) is the most-played rivalry in college football—the schools have faced one another since 1884. Spirit Week The week leading up to the Lehigh-Lafayette football game is considered a favorite across the entire campus community. Students take place in new and 150+-year-old traditions, and our campus is full of school spirit. FAVORITE STUDY SPOT Linderman Library Whether it be in the stacks of the rotunda or the long tables on the first floor, I have always loved the academic aura of Lindy since my freshman year.
You Know You’re a Lehigh Student When... 1 you’ve been planning your team’s bed race costumes for months. 2 you’re best buddies with the Lehigh therapy dogs, Grace and Scout. 3 you’ve lost track of time studying under Linderman’s rotunda. 4 you have calves of steel from the 2,600 stairs on campus. 5your favorite sandwich is from The Goose’s secret menu. 6 you think “Le-Laf” is the best week of the year. Campus Events Arts, entertainment, Division I sports, world-renowned speakers: You’ll find it all on Lehigh’s campus. Arts Zoellner Arts Center, a hub of creative expression for the university and the local community, features three theaters and is home to outstanding student productions open to any major. Zoellner Arts Center also hosts world-class speakers such as Pete Souza and David Sedaris and houses Lehigh University Art Galleries, a teaching museum that maintains and develops the university’s world-class collection of more than 14,000 objects. Athletics Lehigh competes at the Division I level with a total of 25 sports for men and women, including football, wrestling, basketball, softball and swimming. This provides for a vibrant fan experience for all students as well as a firstclass athletics program for student-athletes. Campuswide events—like the First-Year Rally, Lehigh After Dark’s Carnival and campuswide concerts on the UC Front Lawn—bring students together from across class years and interest groups.
Lehigh students can find more than 15 types of cuisine just in walking distance from campus! Favorites include The Goose, Nawab Indian Restaurant and Tulum. SteelStacks Located on property that was once the historic Bethlehem Steel plant, SteelStacks’ 10-acre campus serves as a community gathering place that each year offers hundreds of concerts, films, festivals and community celebrations. Bethlehem Farmers’ Market Each Thursday from April through October, Lehigh’s Farrington Square hosts the Bethlehem Farmers’ Market. Students and the campus community have access to a wide variety of fresh produce, local baked goods and specialties, and rotating food trucks. Local attractions include the Promenade Shops, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (the Philadelphia Phillies’ AAA affiliate), the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (the Philadelphia Flyers’ AHL affiliate), Martin Guitar, the Crayola Factory and more. Our College Town Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, within the Lehigh Valley, which is the third-largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania. Lehigh’s home in the SouthSide Arts District offers an eclectic blend of shops, services, restaurants and cafes. Take a walk on the South Bethlehem Greenway, enjoy a delicious lunch or from-scratch dessert, or visit the local movie houses or music venues. Lehigh is a short drive or bus ride from Philadelphia and New York City, offering students ample opportunities for internships, networking events and fun excursions. More fun and adventure can be found within 30 minutes of campus—explore the great outdoors by hiking the Appalachian Trail and camping and skiing in the Pocono Mountains.
COLLEGE: College of Business MAJORS: Management with concentration in Entrepreneurship MINORS: Africana Studies and Real Estate HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, New York ACTIVITIES: Circle of Sisters, Diversity Peer Educators (DPE), MESU, Admissions Ambassadors, Women in Business, STEP Team STUDENT PROFILE Growth Outside of Class Salma Elboute ’22 I feel like if your life is only centered around your academics and things you do in class, you are not truly getting anything out of college or life. I feel like my extracurriculars allow me to explore what I care about and critically think about how I can apply my major or the things I learn in class to real jobs, etc. FAVORITE THING ABOUT LEHIGH The people that I have met. I have friends from all over the world and other majors, which is really important to me because I subconsciously and continuously sometimes learn from the experiences of the people around me.
We are built to take on challenging and rewarding roles and to make an impact wherever we go. Success After Graduation 97% of the Class of 2021 were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation $67K average starting salary for the Class of 2021 94% of the Class of 2021 completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity 85K+ graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
Plan Your Future Our Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) helps pave the path to success through career education and key connections. Students can connect with employer partners and alumni through externships, internships, on-campus interviews, career expos and more. Our career coaching team is aligned with Lehigh’s colleges to deliver customized career education and connections. The CCPD uses a four-year career learning cycle that will help you take charge of your career development and plan your future. Explore Ask big questions, explore and participate in activities that will help you develop an understanding of how your strengths, skills, interests and values relate to your choice of a major and career. Develop Skills Build effective skills and your personal brand, and develop the tools and strategies needed to secure an internship or full-time position. Gain Experience Try things through capstone projects, research, study abroad and leadership opportunities, as well as internships, externships or a co-op position. Build Connections & Network Build connections and network with alumni and other professionals, seek information and advice about career paths, and work with the CCPD team to develop a strategy. Students can network, search for jobs and connect with career coaches on Handshake, Lehigh’s career management platform. There are over 200,000 employers connected to Handshake, including 98% of Fortune 500 companies. Real-Life Experience Internships, co-ops and experiential learning are an integral part of a Lehigh education and an important step in the career decision-making process. Students have many opportunities to gain real-world experience through the Center for Career & Professional Development, the colleges and Lehigh alumni, as well as formal programs such as the fully funded Iacocca International Internship Program. With 94% of the Class of 2021 completing one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity, our students have taken on real-world challenges in a wide variety of industries and roles at companies including: • Amazon Lab 126 • Barclays • B. Braun • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Crayola • Curtiss-Wright • Cushman and Wakefield • Deloitte • EY • Forbes • GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company • IBM • Knoll • KPMG • Mailchimp • NASA Jet Propulsion Lab • Pfizer • PwC • Sanofi Pasteur • Vanguard Energy Partners • Wacker lehigh.edu/careerservices An Invaluable Investment #13 on Forbes America’s Top Colleges 2022: Top 25 Highest Earnings #21 on Payscale’s Best Universities for a Bachelor’s Degree #24 on U.S. News Best Value Schools (National Universities)
Where Did the Class of 2021 Land? TOP INDUSTRIES • Accounting • Computer Software • Defense & Space • Financial Services • Healthcare TOP EMPLOYERS GRADUATE SCHOOLS (partial listing) • Cornell University • Columbia University • Drexel University College of Medicine • Georgetown University Law Center • Johns Hopkins University • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Stanford University • The University of Chicago • The University of Pennsylvania • Yale Law School • Management Consulting • Marketing and Advertising • Research • Technology lehigh.edu/postgraduatesuccess of the Class of 2021 were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation 955P 97% Recognized on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies
COLLEGE: P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering MINORS: Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Engineering HOMETOWN: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ACTIVITIES: Lehigh Formula Racing Team, Lehigh University Space Initiative (LUSI), Lehigh Underwater Robotics (LUR), Undergraduate Researcher (Unsteady Flow Laboratory), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), African Student Association (ASA) STUDENT PROFILE Versatile, Adaptable and Ready Zemichael Gebeyehu ’24 ALUMNI An Auto Clinic Where Girls Rule Patrice Banks ’02 is founder and CEO of Girls Auto Clinic, a full-service auto repair center and beauty salon in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, that caters to women. Her story has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine; Time; Huffington Post and The New York Times, among others. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and in commercials for Ford, Dell and Lean Cuisine. ALUMNI Sustainable Cities Jennifer S. Gonzalez ’08, ’09G is a leader in municipal sustainability. As director of environmental services and chief sustainability officer for the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, she advances sustainability and resiliency initiatives in priority areas including rainfall flooding, energy, drinking water infrastructure, natural resources and waste management. Being able to participate in various projects with different problems to be solved taught me how to be versatile and adaptable to solve tomorrow’s challenges. Additionally, Lehigh’s multidisciplinary approach to engineering education adds significant value for me to be a wellrounded engineer. Not only Lehigh’s rigorous engineering curriculum allowed me to explore the intricacies of various engineering concepts, but it also allowed me to develop systems engineering thinking and achieve the overall big picture in these challenges. FAVORITE STUDY SPOT My favorite study spot is Packard Lab!
Resources Apply to Lehigh Admissions and Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines Application Tips EARLY DECISION I November 1 application and financial aid deadlines Mid-December admission and financial aid notifications sent EARLY DECISION II January 1 application and financial aid deadlines Mid-February admission and financial aid notifications sent REGULAR DECISION January 1 application deadline January 15 financial aid deadline Late March admission and financial aid notifications sent FALL TRANSFER February 15 application deadline March 1 financial aid deadline Mid-May admission and financial aid notifications sent SPRING TRANSFER November 1 application and financial aid deadlines Mid-December admission and financial aid notifications sent Start early to give yourself ample time to get through the college selection and application process. 1 Consider all that you want us to know about you and then make sure that everything is reflected somewhere in your application. 2 Authenticity is the key to submitting an application that stands out. Focus less on fitting in a box and more on sharing who you are. 3 Check your application for accuracy and completeness, and ensure that all required items have been submitted. 4 Be aware of deadlines, and consider submitting your application days or even weeks before the due date. 5 If you’re ready to join an intellectual community where your passion for discovery meets endless possibilities, it’s time to apply to Lehigh. How to Apply Lehigh University uses the Coalition Application and the Common Application. For all admissions requirements, please visit our website. What We Look For We seek students who are eager to learn, consistently work hard, and desire to make a positive impact in their communities and world. As a result, some factors we consider when reviewing include the student's character, curriculum, grades, personal background and how they spend their time outside of the classroom. For required documents and deadlines for admission, visit our website. lehigh.edu/admissions Our admissions team takes careful consideration when reviewing applications. Your transcript will give us a sense of your work ethic and interest in learning—key traits of students who thrive at Lehigh. We also look for students who will make a positive impact and contribution to our community, reviewing teacher and school counselor recommendations for indicators of your character, motivation, leadership and dedication. Demonstrating your interest can also be an important aspect. Visit us on campus, connect with your regional admissions counselor (listed on our website) and engage with us on social media. If you want to attend Lehigh, make sure we know about it. Types of Applications • Early Decision I • Regular Decision • Early Decision II • Transfer EARLY DECISION I AND II Lehigh has two rounds of binding Early Decision where applicants commit to attend Lehigh if admitted. Students selected in Early Decision I or II are required to withdraw all other applications filed at other institutions and must not initiate any new applications to other schools. All Early Decision candidates are fully evaluated for standard need-based financial aid and merit scholarships, and tentative financial aid awards for those who qualify are sent at the time of admission. REGULAR DECISION Lehigh receives the majority of applications through traditional Regular Decision. Applicants are notified of admission decisions by April 1 and receive financial aid information at the time of admission. TRANSFER Lehigh University welcomes applications from transfer students who are currently enrolled at other two- or four-year colleges or universities. Lehigh provides a credit evaluation only after extending an offer of admission. Registration & Academic Services, in consultation with the faculty of Lehigh University, will make the final determination on which college credits will transfer to the institution. For required documents and deadlines for admission, visit our website. lehigh.edu/apply
$58,970 Tuition $15,890 Typical first-year housing and full meal plan 2022–2023 Tuition & Costs Financial Aid Lehigh provides substantial financial assistance—more than $127M last year— to support admitted and current students. Priority for our abundant financial aid budget is given to students who complete an aid application by our stated deadlines. We believe that, regardless of your family’s financial situation, a strong partnership between you and the university, as well as a commitment from you and your parents, makes a Lehigh University education an attainable goal. The process of applying for financial aid may be confusing or stressful. Our Financial Aid Office is here to help you through the application process and beyond. We recommend that all students apply for financial aid—it is the best way to see how a Lehigh education can be more affordable than you think. Be aware that applying for admission to Lehigh and applying for financial aid require separate documents and may have different deadlines. lehigh.edu/financialaid APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Students who would like to be considered for need-based aid must submit the following documents by the deadlines for full consideration*: • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only) • College Board’s CSS/Financial Aid Profile • Federal Tax Returns (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only) *Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Applicants should check their portal to view additional and/or outstanding requirements and to confirm receipt of application materials. FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES Typical financial aid packages consist of a combination of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment and are determined after evaluating a family’s ability to contribute in an equitable and consistent manner. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid or earned by working. Most grants are considered need-based awards and are awarded based on a student's calculated need as determined by the university’s financial aid staff. Scholarships typically are merit-based and determined by the Office of Admissions during their review and selection process. Loans are funds that are borrowed and must be repaid over time, usually with interest. We recognize that while loans can be intimidating, minimal borrowing can be a useful tool to pay for your education that will experience a strong return on investment. Through the Lehigh federal work-study awards, students can earn money to help meet expenses that are not billed by the institution, such as books and personal expenses. Visit Campus $127M available in grants and scholarships >50% of current Lehigh students receive some form of financial aid $51,190 the average financial aid award for 2022–23 20% of students admitted to the Class of 2026 received a merit scholarship Financial Aid Stats LEHIGH@ NASDAQCENTER San Francisco, CA LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Bethlehem, PA New York City 90 minutes Philadelphia, PA 70 minutes To help estimate your financial aid award before you apply, we recommend you use the Net Price Calculator available on our website. Net Price Calculator Experience our quintessential college campus in person or virtually. A visit, whether in-person or virtual, is an important element of your college search. We offer many opportunities to learn more about Lehigh both virtually and in person. From information sessions with admissions counselors and student-guided campus tours to college-specific sessions and student panels, you’ll have the chance to explore why Lehigh could be right for you. View current virtual and/or on-campus visit opportunities: lehigh.edu/visitinglehigh SOARING TOGETHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Lehigh’s Soaring Together Scholarship Program provides full-tuition merit scholarships—along with experiential learning opportunities, alumni support and career and professional development—in celebration of 50 years of Lehigh women and coeducation at Lehigh. Each year, these scholarships will be awarded to a select number of incoming Lehigh students across all gender identities who excel academically and demonstrate their interest and commitment to advancing gender equity.
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