Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate student orientation is held twice a year: Fall and Spring
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, advice, and consultation. Please take a look at the Graduate Student Resource Book, as well as other material 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 2024
- Aug 20: General Orientation
- Aug 21: Teaching Assistant Training
- Aug 23: Lab Safety Training
Graduate students beginning their first semester in the Fall 2024, are invited to graduate student general orientation Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Registration required. See registration button below.
In addition to General Orientation, if you are a Teaching Assistant, you will need to complete TA Training. If you'll be working in a lab, you will need to complete Lab Safety Training. See the drop down bars below for more information on both trainings. Registration is required for each date you choose to attend.
Registration
Additional Information
Important Requirements:
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. All students accessing campus will be subject to this requirement and must complete their final dose of an approved COVID vaccine at least 14 days prior to their planned return to campus. This requirement does not apply to students participating in programs that are fully online or which never meet on campus. If you have not yet done so, please upload a copy of your COVID vaccination card on the HWC health portal as soon as possible. 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 menigococcal 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 Helath Center (610-758-3870).
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.
You must go through this training if you will be working in a lab. You will not be allowed in the lab until the training is complete. Please see the signup link above for Lab Safety Training.
If you have been awarded a teaching assistant position, your department will require this training. Teacher assistant training is required for those who have been awarded a teacher assistant position. Please see link above for more information and registration
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, a GoldPLUS account, athletic facilities and events, bookstore discounts, and library borrowing. Your ID card identifies you as a member of the Lehigh University Community. Your Lehigh ID car should be treated with care. Please do not punch holes in your ID card. Visit the ID Office to get your ID card.
If you are a TA, you may need to take and pass the TOPSS test or an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview). Please contact your department Coordinator for more information. International student should check out this website, for information about TOPSS and other testing services.