Lehigh University

Lehigh University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Lehigh University accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Lehigh University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at Lehigh University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Lehigh University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Lehigh University?

Lehigh University does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Lehigh University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Lehigh University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Lehigh University

When choosing a major, Lehigh University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Lehigh University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Lehigh University false.Lehigh University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lehigh University

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Does Lehigh University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Lehigh University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Lehigh University Have An Online Program?

✅ Lehigh University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Lehigh University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Lehigh University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Lehigh University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Lehigh University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Lehigh University.

Does Lehigh University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Lehigh University are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Lehigh University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Lehigh University

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Lehigh University Library

The main library on campus is the E. W. Fairchild-Martindale Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Lehigh University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Lehigh offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

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ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Lehigh University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Lehigh University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Lehigh University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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