Graduate Student Life

Graduate Student Life: Your Home Away From Home

The Graduate Life Office (GLO) is dedicated to supporting your entire journey at Lehigh—from orientation through graduation. Working at the intersection of student success, belonging, and advocacy, GLO provides holistic resources, professional development, and cross-disciplinary engagement to help you thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

Packer House: The Hub for Community

Located at 217 W. Packer Avenue, Packer House is the physical home for graduate student life—a welcoming space for connection, collaboration, and relaxation. Packer House serves as a central hub for student leadership, hosting the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) and providing dedicated meeting and event space for graduate student clubs and organizations across all disciplines.

Featured Programs & Events

  • Orientation & Appreciation: Graduate Student Orientation & Graduate Student Appreciation Week

  • Academic & Professional Growth: Writing Groups, Writing Retreats, Teacher Development Series, and Career Center Workshops

  • Community & Well-Being: Tuesdays@10 Breakfasts, The Exchange (at lunch)

Connect With Us

  • Location: Packer House | 217 W. Packer Avenue

  • Office hours: See below. Generally Tues - Thurs, 8:30 - 4:00 (Mondays and Fridays remote)

  • Contact: Email gradlife@lehigh.edu to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

Weekly Buzz at Graduate Life Office

They consider all aspects of a grad student's life on campus

Mohammadhossein Mohammadisiahroudi, PhD in Industrial Engineering '24