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Admissions Requirements

This toolbox allows you to customize your application experience. It contains all the necessary forms that Lehigh requires and specific instructions to guide you through the process. The default list you see when visiting this page contains information for first-year applicants; the list changes as you make your selections in the toolbox.


Application Toolbox

Please make your selections from either First-Year Student Applications or Transfer Student Applications.

First-Year Student Applications

Transfer Student Applications

Please check one or more of the options in the Application Toolbox.

  • Common Application (PDF)
    Electronic submission through the Common Application website is encouraged.
  • Lehigh Supplement to the Common Application (PDF)
    Electronic submission through the Common Application website is encouraged.
  • Secondary School Report (PDF) and Official High School Transcript
    Electronic submission from your school through the Common Application website is accepted and encouraged.
  • Official SAT or ACT scores, which must include the writing sub-score
    Must be submitted directly and electronically from the College Board/ACT
    Your highest section scores across test dates (SAT — Score Choice™) or highest composite (ACT) submitted to Lehigh will be considered.
    Writing sub-scores are NOT evaluated as part of the admissions process.
  • Counselor and (one) Teacher Recommendation (PDF)
    Electronic submission from your school through the Common Application website is accepted and encouraged.
  • $70 Application Fee
    Electronic credit card payment through the Common Application website is encouraged. Any checks mailed to Admissions must be drawn on a U.S. bank.
  • Midyear Report Forms (PDF)
    Please ask your school to submit this once the first semester, second quarter or second trimester is completed.
  • 2012-2013 Final Report (PDF)
    Please submit after graduation. Transcripts must have the high school seal and/or official signature and be from a high school with a CEEB code.** If a student submits a fraudulent transcript, the Office of Admissions reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission and withdraw the original application for admission at any time. Validation of a student's final official transcript will be coordinated with the office of financial aid.

    *Applicants with financial need should pay close attention to financial aid requirements and deadlines.
    ** If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the admission office will investigate to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education or home school association. The admissions office may request a copy of the student's diploma at any point in the admission process to verification process. If a diploma is determined invalid, a GED will be required for admission consideration.
    For more details, including required courses, please review undergraduate admissions guidelines.
  • International Student Certfication of Finances (PDF)
    Required of all non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Please submit it to the Office of Admissions as part of your admissions application.
  • CSS/Financial Aid Profile (PDF)
    OR International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA)
    If you have financial need, you must complete and submit one of these two forms to be considered for aid. Due to limited funding for non-citizens, Lehigh is need-aware in the admissions process.

    Please note: The CSS/Financial Aid Profile charges a registration fee. If your family circumstances prevent payment of this fee, learn how help is available.
  • Official TOEFL Scores
    Must be submitted directly from ETS.
    (Although the TOEFL requirement will be waived for students who have scored 570 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading section, it is highly encouraged of all applicants whose first language is not English.)
  • Early Decision Request Form (PDF)
    Please note: Under the National Association of College Admissions Counselors Statement of Principles and Good Practices, students, parents, and guidance counselors make a commitment where, if admitted, the student will withdraw all other applications and enroll.
    Early Decision I deadline: November 15. Early Decision II deadline: January 1 (application), January 15 (Early Decision Request Form).
    Students also applying for financial aid, please note: Early Decision I candidates must submit the CSS/Profile and send a copy of Federal Tax Forms, schedules and W-2 attachments by November 15. Early Decision II candidates must submit the CSS/Profile and send a copy of Federal Tax Forms, schedules and W-2 attachments by January 15. All candidates seeking financial aid must then submit the FAFSA and CSS/Profile (if not previously submitted) by February 1, and updated Federal Tax Forms, schedules and W-2 attachments by February 15.
  • Home School Supplement to the Secondary School Report (PDF)
    Required for home-schooled students.
  • Supplement for the 7-year BA/MD program (PDF)
    Required for all students applying to the Accelerated Medical program with Drexel College of Medicine. Deadline: November 15.

    Please submit to:
    Via Fax: 610.758.4361 OR
    Via Mail: Lehigh University
    Office of Admissions
    27 Memorial Dr. West
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    Attn: BA/BS/MD Medical Program

    This program is available to U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens only. To be considered, students must also submit the Common Application and select "Accelerated Health Programs" from the "Intended College or Program" drop-down list AND "BA/MD Seven-year Program with Drexel University College of Medicine" from the "Intended Academic Interest" drop-down list.

    Please note: This is not an early decision commitment; in fact, students applying to any accelerated program cannot simultaneously be an Early Decision applicant.
  • Penn Supplement for the 7-year BS/BA-DMD Bio-Dental program (PDF)
    Required for all students applying to Penn's Accelerated Dental program. Deadline: January 1. Please submit to:

    Via Fax: 610.758.4361 OR
    Via Mail: Lehigh University
    Office of Admissions
    27 Memorial Dr. West
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    Attn: Bio-Dental Program

    This program is available to U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens only. To be considered, students must also submit the Common Application and select "Accelerated Health Programs" from the "Intended College or Program" drop-down list AND "BS/BA-DMD Seven-year program with University of Pennsylvania" from the "Intended Academic Interest" drop-down list.

    Please note: This is not an early decision commitment; in fact, students applying to any accelerated program cannot simultaneously be an Early Decision applicant.
  • Common Application for Transfer Students (PDF)
    We strongly encourage students to submit the application through the Common Application website.
  • Application Fee ($70)
    We strongly encourage students to pay through the Common Application website.
  • Lehigh Transfer Supplement (PDF)
    We strongly encourage students to submit the form electronically through the Common Application website.
  • College Official's Form (PDF)
    The College Official's Form must be completed by the university Dean's Office noting that the applicant is in good academic standing with the university and eligible to return to the institution.
  • College/University Transcript
    All students must be in good academic standing with their previous college to be eligible for admission to Lehigh. We strongly encourage students to submit the transcript electronically when available.
  • Course Descriptions
    Course descriptions are a verbatim copy of the description offered in the course at your current institution for the courses you would like to transfer. Please do not send course catalogs for review. This information should accompany the transfer application for admission.
  • Final High School Transcript
    We strongly encourage students to submit the transcript electronically when available. All domestic transfer students must fulfill the same high school requirements as incoming first-year students, including:

    • 4 units (years) English
    • 3 units (years) math (including trigonometry)
    • 2 units (years) of a foreign language
    • 6 units (years) of electives (history, science, etc.)

    Candidates for the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science must have studied chemistry.
  • Transfer Credit Summary Sheet (PDF)
    This form must be completed by the applicant and mailed directly to the Office of Admissions along with all course descriptions.

Deadlines

Decision Options Application Deadline Decision Date
Early Decision I November 15 Mid December
Early Decision II January 1 (declare by Jan. 15) Mid February
Regular Decision January 1 Late March
7-year BA/MD Program November 15 Early April
7-year BA/DMD-Bio-Dental and 7-year Optometry Programs January 1 Early April
 

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