Lehigh University

Lehigh University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Lehigh University has the Outing Club. In fact, more students participate in the Outing Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Lehigh University include Cheese Club, Marching 97, Student Senate and South Asian Students Association.

Lehigh University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Club Expp, Fusion and Holi.

Does Lehigh University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Lehigh University.

Lehigh University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Lehigh University students live on campus. In 2023, 61% of undergrads at Lehigh University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 39% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Lehigh University. There are 3,919 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,624 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,797 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Lehigh University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Lehigh University Athletics

At Lehigh University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Lehigh University:

Is Lehigh University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Lehigh University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Lehigh campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Lehigh offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Lehigh has self defense training.

Plan a Visit to Lehigh University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Lehigh University, take Interstate 78 to Bethlehem, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lehigh Valley International airport.

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