REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
2026 Dates: Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17
Ready to see what college is really like? Spend a week living on Lehigh University's campus and exploring your passions in a collaborative, college-level environment. Guided by expert faculty, you will immerse yourself in one of four specialized fields of study. Your experience will extend beyond academics with a full schedule of student life activities—including campus tours, admissions workshops, and social events designed to connect you with program participants and the Lehigh community.
Lehigh Pre-College Programs FAQs
Registration will open February 5 and close April 30, 2026.
All programs are $1,750.00. Fee includes instruction, supplies, housing, meals and activities.
High school students that are rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders can attend. All participants should be in good academic standing with their school and have a readiness to engage with challenging ideas.
If you or your student is a rising 9th grader and would like an exemption, please reach out to Jill Forrest.
Sure! Let us know before April 30 for a full refund. After April 30 we can refund 50% of the registration fee.
You will stay in one of Lehigh University's residence halls. During your stay you will experience campus life, just like a Lehigh student! Participants will dine at Lehigh's dining halls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some meals may come from our local restaurants.
All academic programs are delivered by Lehigh faculty. Check out their bios in the program descriptions.
Lehigh student-staff will be with the cohorts at all times leading participants through the daily agenda.
We will send you a complete packing list in the summer. Here are some things you can think about bringing in the meantime:
- Twin Bedding
- Shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirt, pajamas
- Comfy shoes (Lehigh is built on a mountain!)
- Shower kit (soap, towel, shampoo, etc.)
- Fan
Jill Forrest, Director of Academic Outreach
610-758-4802 or jsf212@lehigh.edu
