Family Information

Congratulations! As a family member of a newly admitted Lehigh student, you have undoubtedly been instrumental in their educational pursuits. Their academic excellence plus your support has proven to be a winning combination!

Our office recognizes your important role in your student’s transition process. We are excited to have a healthy level of involvement from you and other family members as we seek to provide support for the student’s academic, professional and personal development processes.

This web site is intended to provide you with the resources to help you and your student successfully navigate their transition from high school to college. We offer tips for parents, answer the most frequently asked questions, and provide you with a recommended reading list. In addition, we welcome you to the Bethlehem community with information about hotels and local restaurants.

We look forward to meeting you during the Family Orientation Program on Thursday, August 21, 2008. You will have a chance to network among other parents and families as well as meet various University staff, hear an address from the President of the University and attend a reception to help you become integrated into the Lehigh family.

Again we say congratulations and welcome!

Our Philosophy: Parents as Partners

We believe students are primarily responsible for their educational experience. We also acknowledge the integral role you, as parents and families, play in the success of your students. The stronger the partnership between families and the University community, the more we are able to help our students achieve their educational and personal goals. As educators, our role is to assist students in their journey to self reliance and independence while understanding and supporting your needs to be informed of their progress.

Family Orientation Schedule

Looking for a place to stay when you arrive for Orientation? Check out the Regional Guide with information on lodging, transportation and more!

*Subject to change. You will receive a complete schedule when you check-in on Thursday, August 21, 2008.

Thursday August 21, 2008

Resources

Hotel Information

Mom's College Planning Guide: All the Tips You Need to Know to Launch Your Child Off to College by Elaine M. Smoot

Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years by Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger

In Addition to Tuition: The Parents' Survival Guide to Freshman Year of College by Marian Edelman Borden, Mary Anne Burlinson, Elsie R. Kearns

When Your Kid Goes to College: A Parent's Survival Guide by Carol Barkin

Pack Up Your Pupil: A Guide to Help Parents Move Their College Bound Children from Home to Campus by Judith Kunkel

http://www.collegeparents.org

Be sure to come and visit us for Family Weekend..

Need to check dates? Take a look at the Academic Calendar.