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Congratulations on your acceptance to Lehigh! The Graduate Education and Life office is here to assist you with any student life concerns by providing you information, referrals, and consultation. Please take a look at the Graduate Student Resource Book, as well as other information on this website to help you prepare for life in our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Graduate Student Orientation - Fall 2025
- General Orientation: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Teaching Assistant Orientation: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Lab Safety Training: Friday, August 22, 2025
Additional Information
Important Information & Requirements
If you have been awarded a teaching assistant (TA) position:
Orientation: TA orientation is informative and it may be required by your department (please check with your department).
Training: Teacher assistant training will be offered and is separate from orientation and is required for those who have been awarded a teacher assistant position. TA trainings are offered in the spring and fall, and information will be sent to students.
Testing: If you have been offered a teaching assistant position, you may need to take and pass the TOPSS test or an OPI. For more information, click here.
Hosted by Environmental Health & Safety: You must complete this training if you will be working in a lab. Please see the signup link above for Lab Safety Training.
Please make sure to complete all necessary forms regarding health information. Check out the requirements at http://www.lehigh.edu/health or call the Student Health Center at 610-758-3870.
New graduate students can establish their Lehigh computing account by clicking here