Lehigh University

Lehigh University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Lehigh accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Lehigh does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Lehigh finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Lehigh offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Lehigh 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?

Lehigh 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Lehigh

When choosing a major, Lehigh students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Lehigh.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Lehigh does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Lehigh

Lehigh 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 Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Lehigh does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Lehigh Offer Online Classes?

✅ Lehigh has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Lehigh Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Lehigh offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Lehigh Have An Honors Program?

✅ Lehigh offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Lehigh.

Does Lehigh Require Internships?

❌ Lehigh studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Lehigh does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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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 are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Lehigh

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

•Education

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 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 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 include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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