WELCOME!

We are pleased to welcome you to the International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass (IMI-NFG) Lehigh University. We hope that you will enjoy your stay. Your time here will be challenging and rewarding.

The IMI-NFG office is open from 9:00 to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. If possible, we advise you to plan on arriving in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania during these times so we can assist you accordingly in your arrival at Lehigh University. If your schedule does not permit arrival within our office schedule, please call (610) 758-3851/ (610) 758-6677 or email us at imi@lehigh.edu. We hope that the following information will help you further to settle in and understand the place and its people.

Please click on any of the links below to explore various sections of this welcome packet:

TRAVEL & ARRIVAL RECOMMENDATIONS
If you are coming from abroad, we advise you to exchange some of the currency you bring with you into US dollars upon your arrival or before you leave your home country. You could find money exchange booths in most international airports. We highly recommend that you make extra copies of your passport and other important documents. Moreso, please make sure that you take the right luggage or bags before you leave the airport.

The Office of International Students and Scholars has valuable information on immigration and different US visa types. You can also visit the U.S. State Department and U.S. Embassies Abroad websites respectively.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS & TRANSPORTATION
Lehigh Valley International Airport is the closest airport to Lehigh University. You can take LANTA buses that will transport you directly to South Bethlehem at East 4th & Taylor Streets which are a few blocks from the University. Complimentary shuttle service is available, if you are staying at Comfort Suites Hotel or Hotel Bethlehem near Lehigh University.

Newark International Airport is an hour and a half away from Bethlehem, PA by bus or car. You can take the Transbridge Bus from Terminals A,B & C which will take you directly to the South Bethlehem bus stop which is located at Adams Street and Mechanics Street, just a couple of blocks away from Lehigh University campus and Comfort Suites Hotel. If you prefer renting a car to Lehigh, there are several rental car companies at the Newark International Airport where you can find driving directions.

JFK International Airport is about two hours away from Lehigh University. Transbridge Bus from Terminal 4 will take you directly to the bus stop at Adams Street and Mechanics Street in South Bethlehem.

Philadelphia International Airport is an hour's drive from Bethlehem but public transportation will take longer. You will take the R1 train from Terminals A to E to 30th Street Station (29th St. Side at SEPTA Bus Shelter) then take the Bieber Bus to the bus terminal located at Adams Street and Mechanics Street, South Bethlehem. There is no direct bus transportation from the airport.

ACCOMMODATION
Comfort Suites Hotel is the closest to the University and offers the best room rates for our visitors.

Residence Inn

Hotel Bethlehem

RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING

LehighLive is a website maintained by Lehigh University which offers a lot of information from restaurants to shopping around the Lehigh Valley area.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is vital in the United States. Lehigh requires you have medical insurance coverage. The university offers coverage, and you should be absolutely sure to take that, or any comparable insurance that you may find, since medical costs are very high. Please visit the OISS webpage on health insurance for more information.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov

U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov

Social Security Office
http://www.ssa.gov/

 

 

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