Our Mission
Lehigh University, the Office of Residence Life and Office of Residential Services recognize the significance of community living as an opportunity for students to experience personal growth and development. This process is on-going throughout all four years and the Upper Class college student experience is often “lost” within the campus community. These students are sometimes overwhelmed by the thought of making important and potentially long-lasting decisions about majors, careers and relationships. Upper Class students frequently cope with the ambiguity of their status by seeking opportunities for a greater connection to their institutions.
The Live Lehigh! program provides students in their second, third and fourth year the option to live and learn within self-initiated themed residential communities to enhance their overall Lehigh experience! These communities are programmatically designed and operated by the Lehigh student.
The Office of Residence Life values the Upper Class experience and believes that this is a time for students to thoughtfully reflect on the past, actively engage in the present and intentionally plan for the future. Take control of your experience and Live Lehigh!
Learning Outcomes
As a result of participating in the Live Lehigh! Program, students will be able to:
- Develop a strong academic and social connection to Lehigh University and the surrounding community;
- Create and operate within a meaningful theme as well as a clearly communicated purpose or mission for their residential communities;
- Demonstrate the promotion of their mission through programs and activities;
- Enhance the overall residential experience and greater Lehigh community.