What is evoLUtion?

Your first-year experience at Lehigh is named evoLUtion for its definition of a gradual process in which something changes into a different, more complex or better form. The Course Info sheet were included in the welcome kit you received in May.

In order to assist in your transition, we have broken down your evoLUtion into three phases:

1. Pre-arrival activities and Orientation
2. evoLUtion seminar
3. Program and Events

Orientation

This experience aims to help your transition to college life here at Lehigh. This is your chance to meet your new classmates and the student Orientation Leaders, learn about Lehigh’s academic and social expectations and have fun! We encourage you to arrive early on move-in day so you have plenty of time to get settled before your evoLUtion begins at 2:00 pm. The Class of 2017 will arrive for Orientation on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

evoLUtion Seminar

The evoLUtion seminar is designed to help you reconnect with your orientation group and to discuss important issues relevant to your adjustment and success at Lehigh. Your Orientation Leader will provide you with the dates and locations of your evoLUtion seminar. During the seminar you will discuss the LU Reading Selection, so be sure you have completed the book.

The evoLUtion seminar is a required experience. Should you choose not to attend you will be delayed in your spring course registration process.

Orientation Highlights (Fall 2013)

Move-In Day & Check-In
All first-year students must check-in for Orientation at Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. At Orientation check-in you will receive your Orientation schedule, first semester course schedule and directions to your residence hall. You will not be permitted to check into your residence hall until you have checked-in for Orientation.

Not sure what to bring with you to campus? Check out our packing list .

Need directions of how to get to campus for check-In? Directions for 2013.

Schedule at a Glance (Fall 2013)
*Schedule subject to change. You will receive an updated schedule with your Orientation Group assignment when you check-in for Orientation. All of the materials you receive at check-in should remain with you throughout Orientation. Commuting students will follow a slightly altered schedule and will also be assigned an Orientation Group. 

	Thursday, August 22
	8:30am - 1:00pm	Check-In Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus Residence Hall Check-In
	3:00pm - 5:30pm	Orientation Kick-off and Orientation Group Meetings
	5:30pm - 6:00pm	Farewell To Your Families!
	8:30pm	UC Carnival - sponsored by Residence Hall Association
	Friday, August 23
	8:00am - 9:15am	Orientation Group Meeting
	9:30am - 10:30am	Academic College Convocations
	10:30am - 2:30pm	Academic Advising Appointments
	10:30am - 4:00pm	Exploring Campus Resources
	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Lehigh Symposium
	4:30pm - 5:30pm	Orientation Group Meeting
	5:30pm - 8:00pm	Lehigh Faux Friday in South Bethlehem
	8:00pm - 10:00pm	Residence Hall Community Expectations
	10:00pm	Lehigh After Dark Social Activities
	Saturday, August 24
	9:00am - 3:00pm	Orientation Group Meetings and Educational Session Rotation
	4:30pm - 7:00pm	Culture Fest Dinner with Residence Halls
	7:30pm - 9:00pm	First-Year & Alumni Rally
	9:00pm - 1:00am	Lehigh After Dark Kick-off at ArtsQuest at Steel Stacks
	Sunday, August 25
	9:30am - 10:15am	Orientation Group Meeting
	10:30am - 1:00pm	Brunch and Values & Academic Integrity
	3:00pm - 4:30pm	Summer Reading Discussion
	5:00pm - 6:00pm	University Convocation (Business Attire Required)

Religious Services during Orientation
Click on the link above to view services offered on and around campus.