Welcome to Lehigh University

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Welcome - Alumni Memorial Building

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Welcome to Lehigh University, founded in 1865 by Asa Packer. About 5,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students call this university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania "home." With five distinguished colleges- the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Business, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Education, and the College of Health - Lehigh strikes the perfect balance: It's an internationally recognized research university with an ideal student-to-faculty ratio that allows students and faculty to collaborate in and out of the classroom. Join me to learn about the facilities and opportunities that teach our students to tackle tomorrow's challenges. In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -Click on the forward-facing arrow to start walking ahead or select the "Next" button to jump to the next destination. -If you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar OR click directly on the map below. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location."

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University Center

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Affectionately referred to as the "UC," the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall is a hub of campus activity. The second oldest building on campus, the UC was once home to almost all of Lehigh's classrooms and facilities. Today, the UC houses student services such as Academic Support, the Center for Gender Equity, Multicultural Affairs and the Pride Center, a dining hall, a food court and Asa Packer Dining Room. It is also home to Girdler Gallery, a favorite student study spot. The UC Front Lawn hosts important activities, including the Student Activities Fair and the International Bazaar, as well as traditions such as the First-Year Rally, pep rallies and bed races. Thanks to a generous $20 million gift from Lehigh Board of Trustees Chair Kevin L. Clayton and his wife Lisa, the UC will soon undergo a major expansion and renovation that will preserve the historic nature of the building while creating a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment for student life.

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Linderman Library

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Built in 1877, Linderman Library is recognized as one of the most beautiful university libraries in the country. Known for its iconic stained glass rotunda and reading room, Linderman holds 1.2 million volumes, including a rare book collection that features first editions of English and American literature from the 17th to 19th centuries. Widely used by the student community, Linderman is open until 2 a.m. most nights and is home to collaborative group study rooms and Lucy's Café, offering organic fair trade coffee and espresso beverages, and a variety of sandwiches, sushi, and snacks. It's the perfect location for a long study session, or to relax and enjoy a good book.

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The Quad (Dravo House, Drinker House, and Richards House)

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The Quad is comprised of Dravo, Richards and Drinker Houses, all first- and second-year residence halls. At Lehigh, all first- and second-year undergraduate students are required to live on campus. Students find that this offers them the opportunity to develop close connections with friends and immerse themselves in campus life. Each first-year residence hall is unique, but they all surround the academic core of the campus and offer a short walk to classes, the libraries, the gym and all on-campus activities. All residence halls feature laundry facilities, common study areas, kitchens and tv/game areas. Lehigh also offers Themed Housing and Greek Life.

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Rathbone Hall

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From its perch on South Mountain, Rathbone Hall offers 360-degree views of campus and the surrounding city of Bethlehem. However, Rathbone, one of Lehigh's two main undergraduate dining halls, offers more than just a great panorama. This dining hall features multiple culinary platforms to serve a variety of nutritional needs, including vegetarian and allergen- and gluten-free options. Rathbone also offers daily selections from Lehigh's award-winning campus bakery. Students can find many other dining options within residential and academic buildings across campus, and our food trucks seem to pop up just when you need them.

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Taylor Gym

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Taylor Gym is the main recreation center, and one of the most active buildings, on campus. Taylor’s Welch Fitness Center features weight and cardio equipment, racquetball courts, basketball courts, dance and fitness class studios, the Lane climbing wall, and the Jacobs and Morrissey Pools. It’s open 16 hours per day and is open to all students. Taylor Gym is also home to Lehigh Athletics, Campus Athletics, Sports Medicine and the Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Zoellner Arts Center

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A premier performing arts center, the Zoellner Arts Center showcases the arts at Lehigh and also hosts world class performers from around the globe. Within Zoellner, you'll find three theaters –the 1,000 seat Baker Hall, the Diamond Theater and the Black Box Theater, an experimental performance space. Other facilities include two of the eight on-campus LU Art Galleries, a music library, practice rooms, a wood shop and a costume shop. Zoellner is also home to Lehigh's Theatre and Music departments.

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Rauch Business Center

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Approximately 1/4 of Lehigh's undergraduate students are enrolled in the College of Business, and its home, the Rauch Business Center, houses state-of-the-art classrooms, auditoriums and meeting areas, as well as the "Common Grounds" eatery. Rauch is also home to Lehigh's MBA program and the Clayton Conference Center, and features the Financial Services Lab. At the FSL, undergraduate and graduate students and faculty from across campus can gain a better understanding of the financial world through the meeting of theory, practice, and research with the state of the art classroom designed to simulate the Wall Street trading environment.

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Wilbur

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The Wilbur Powerhouse is a 17,000 square foot facility in the heart of campus designed to give students and faculty the tools and resources to go from idea to physical concept. Programs and departments from across all four undergraduate colleges use the open space of the Powerhouse and its unique set of resources which include the Additive Lab featuring 3D printing, design labs, computing labs and the creativity lab. You’re bound to find students collaborating and discovering here around the clock.

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Williams

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Williams Hall was recently renovated to serve as the global hub of campus. The Silver LEED certified building features the Herbert A. Roemmele ’53 Global Commons, a two-story atrium with video feeds that live stream news stories from around the world and serves as a meeting space for large groups, and is also home to offices including Student Affairs, Residence Life and Academic Support Services. Williams is also home to the Ciatti Global Cafe, a student favorite known for their made-to-order noodle bowls.

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Packard Laboratory

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Packard Laboratory is the headquarters of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. The building features Old No. 1, the original Packard Automobile generously donated by Lehigh alum James Packard. Packard Laboratory houses the department of mechanical engineering and mechanics, and the department of electrical and computer engineering. Approximately 1/3 of Lehigh's undergraduate students are enrolled as engineering majors, and they can often be found in Packard's auditoriums, numerous classrooms, research labs, lecture halls and computer labs.

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STEPS

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A gold status LEED-certified facility, the state-of-the-art STEPS building features an open design facilitating interdisciplinary work across the departments housed within it. Lehigh values collaboration, and offers many unique interdisciplinary programs. These include Computer Science and Business (CSB), Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) and Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE). Beyond these programs, all students are given the flexibility to customize their own unique Lehigh experience.STEPS stands for Science, Technology, Environment, Policy & Society. STEPS and Maginnes Hall, located across the lawn, are two of the many buildings on campus utilized by the College of Arts & Sciences, which includes approximately 1/3 of Lehigh's undergraduate population and offers 50 plus majors.

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Maginnes Hall

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Maginnes is home to the College of Arts & Sciences and features many classrooms and computing spaces. Here you'll find art from LU Art Galleries displayed throughout the halls, and our Center for Career and Professional Development which provides robust support to the student body through career coaching and career education, connecting students with internship and job opportunities, and mobilizing support from alumni and employer partners.

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Fairchild Martindale Library

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The E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library is home to five floors of collaborative and innovative work spaces, classrooms, private and semi-private study nooks, group meeting rooms and open study areas. It is also home to the Visualization Lab, Digital Media Studio, and a one-touch DIY Video Recording Studio. Throughout this library you’ll find the space brightened by art created by students and from the LU Art Galleries. The recently opened Grind Cafe offers coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches and sushi to help sustain students as they study and work together.

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Farrington Square

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Farrington Square resides on the border of campus and acts as Lehigh's gateway to South Bethlehem. It features a residential complex for upperclassman with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. It's also home to the University Bookstore and several eateries, including The Cup, a Bethlehem tradition for homemade ice cream, and Johnny's Bagels. Farrington Square's plaza hosts the Bethlehem Farmers' Market each Thursday from May to October.

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Health, Science & Technology Building

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This 190,000-square-foot facility creates a home for Lehigh's new College of Health and dramatically increases Lehigh's capacity for interdisciplinary research. The HST building will feature open-concept labs, transparent walls, staggered staircases, integrated workspaces and a community forum, laid out in a way that prompts unexpected meetings among students and colleagues.

Mountaintop Campus

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Located at the top of South Mountain, the Mountaintop Campus contains major research facilities, including ATLSS, a national center for research and education on structures and materials of the infrastructure. Mountaintop is home to the College of Education, which offers graduate degrees and certifications, and the Art, Architecture, and Design Department is housed in Building C, a renovated building previously owned by Bethlehem Steel. Mountaintop also serves as the inspiring backdrop for the Mountaintop Summer Experience—where students, faculty, and external partners come together to work on interdisciplinary projects that lead to transformative new innovations and new questions.

Murray H Goodman Campus

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Goodman Campus is Lehigh's athletic campus. It includes our 16,000 seat football stadium, Goodman Stadium; the 6,000 seat Stabler Arena, which is used for basketball games and concerts; Rauch Fieldhouse, and Cundey Varsity House. Goodman is also home to acres of playing fields and cross country trails. Lehigh has 25 Division I Varsity sports, as well as many Club and Intramural sports programs, and our students are active in participating and cheering on our teams, especially in the famed Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry match, America's most play college football match-up. Thank you for taking the time to virtually tour Lehigh University. We hope to continue our conversation with you, so please sign up for our mailing list, plan a visit and apply for admission by clicking on the tabs at the top of this screen. Thanks again!

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