Academics
Lehigh is committed to delivering an engaging, impactful and dynamic learning environment even as the university takes steps to ensure the safety of our entire community.
- Provost and Senior Vice President Nathan Urban
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are links to frequently asked questions related to COVID-19. You can review FAQs by audience, or view all FAQs.
Health and Safety
Our priority is to support a safe Lehigh residential experience.
Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19
All students, faculty and staff are required to follow proper health protocols when on campus.
Health and Wellness Center
To enhance safety during the pandemic, the Lehigh Health and Wellness Center (LU HWC) has made some changes to how students can access its services.
COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool on HawkWatch
Assess COVID-related symptoms by completing a COVID-19 Self-Assessment.
Community Commitments
We have a communal responsibility to create an environment that balances the health and safety of our community with the critical mission of the university.
Getting Back to the Lehigh We Love
With widespread vaccination, the Lehigh community reflects on the activities we look forward to. Read our community's reflections >
Visit the Lehigh Vaccination Resource Center.
(credit: Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash)
Hannah Foster ’23, business major, women’s golf
“I miss Lehigh After Dark Events ... I’m looking forward to in-person club meetings, especially the Women in Business Annual conference, since this past year it was held virtually.”
Students with questions about COVID vaccines, contact the Health and Wellness Center. Faculty and staff, contact the Lehigh Valley Health Network Employee Health Nurse Case Manager.
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Kathy Iovine, Professor of Biological Sciences, Faculty Senate Chair
“[What] I missed the most over this past year are the informal and unexpected interactions with others...I'm most excited to be able to meet someone for coffee or lunch!”
Allie Kirkpatrick ’22, global studies & anthropology double major, philosophy minor, Student Senate, Alpha Gamma Delta
“Before COVID-19, I was able to see my sorority sisters and friends ... I knew that getting vaccinated would give me the chance to see my friends and family again, to talk to my grandparents in person instead of over FaceTime, to sit in on classes and be able to interact with friends and peers.”
Data show the vaccine is safe and effective at preventing hospitalization and death from COVID. Talk to your doctor and read safety facts on the CDC website.
Linda Lowe-Krentz, Professor & Chair of Biological Sciences
“I am excited to discuss data, ideas, and work with my students and colleagues.”
Carolina A. Hernandez, Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Community Service Office
“The Community Service Office has an incredible student staff. I cannot wait for students to be able to visit and hang out—and return to our large-scale programs with community partners.”
