Lehigh Graduate Fall Orientation

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.

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is a valuable source for international students. An orientation for international students is held twice a year and information can be found here.

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.

COVID vaccines and booster will be required for all Lehigh graduate students participating in on-campus programs and activities. Please click here for the latest updates about requirements. If you have any individual questions about your vaccination status or personal health situation, please send the Health and Wellness Center a secure message through the Health Center portal. This is preferable to email and will help facilitate a prompt response. For other questions about accommodations, you can also contact the Disability Support Services office.

Pennsylvania State Law requires that students living in university housing either (1) obtain a meningitis vaccine or (2) fill out a declination form.  You may obtain the vaccine at the Health Center for a fee.  Lehigh's injury and sickness insurance does not cover this fee because the insurance does not cover preventative medicine.  Medically, only college freshman living in dormitories are at an increased risk, so graduate students may feel comfortable choosing to waive the meningococcal vaccine.  If you do not want the vaccine, you may waive it by completing the declination form.  The form is available at the Health and Wellness Center, Johnson Hall.  This law does not apply to students living off-campus.  Please address questions and comments directly to the Health Center (610-758-3870).

New graduate students can establish their Lehigh computing account by clicking here

Your Lehigh ID provides you with access to several important services, such as access to buildings, athletic facilities and events, and library borrowing.  Click here for ID information.