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Early Arrival Information
Some students and student groups may have permission to move into their Fall assignment earlier than their scheduled arrival date.

Individual Students

Students with extenuating circumstances can complete the Early Arrival Request Form in their Housing Portal. No individual student arrival will allowed before Sunday, August 17th. 

To access the application log in using your Lehigh username and password. Select Applications: Early Arrival Request Form (Fall 2025). Students must complete the form by July 25th.

All residential buildings are required to have a minimum occupancy in order to open. Application will be reviewed beginning the week of July 28th and students will be notified if their request is approved.

If your request is approved, you will be informed of the check-in location, date and time for your early arrival. You may also be charged $25.75 per night until your scheduled arrival date.

Requests made after July 25th may incur a $25 processing fee.

Students who arrive early without approval will be fined a $100 processing fee and will be charged $25.75 per night until your scheduled arrival date.

Please note that this information does not pertain to SouthSide Commons. Any early arrival requests for SouthSide Commons should be directed to SouthSide Commons management.

Approved Groups

University groups, including Fall Athletes, PreLUsion Participants, and other organization may be approved to move back early. View the Move In Calendar for groups approved for each date or scroll down to view the information as a table.

Participant in a Prelusion Program

Monday, August 18th from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Iacocca Hall

Bridges to Bethlehem
C.L.I.M.B.
CSB Connect
Discover Lehigh
Fabricate: LU
GlobaLehigh
Leadership Adventures
Lehigh 360
Lehigh MED
Lehigh Women Engineers (LWE)

Directions to Iacocca Hall

Participants in Prelusion Programs that need to check in at a time or date other than the one listed above must complete an Early Arrival Request Form. Log in using your Lehigh username and password. Select Applications: Early Arrival Request Form (Fall 2025). All residential buildings are required to have a minimum occupancy in order to open. Applications will begin being reviewed the week of July 28th and students will be notified if their request is approved.

Athletics Pre-Season Camp

Important Information for Fall Athletes

Coaches will submit a list of team members. If you have not received early arrival information from your coach by the beginning of August, you must contact your coach directly to verify that you are included on the early arrival list.

If you need to check in at a time or date other than the one listed below, you must complete an Early Arrival Request Form. Log in using your Lehigh username and password. Select Applications: Early Arrival Request Form (Fall 2025). All residential buildings are required to have a minimum occupancy in order to open. Applications will begin being reviewed the week of July 28th and students will be notified if their request is approved.

Wednesday, August 13th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at Rathbone Hall
Men's Cross Country
Thursday, August 14th from 8:30 AM to 4 PM at Rathbone Hall
Women's Cross Country
Thursday, August 14th at McClintic-Marshall House
Athletic Trainers
Football
Men's Soccer
Videographers
 
Time designated by coach
 
Students will move from M&M into their Fall Assignments.
Friday, August 15th at McClintic-Marshall House
Field Hockey
Volleyball
Women's Soccer 
 
 
Students will move from M&M into their Fall Assignment.

Participant in a University Program or Organization

Important Information

A number of groups have received approval for their members to arrive on campus earlier than the scheduled arrival dates. The sponsor/coordinator of each group has been told to provide us with a list of participants so we can verify and approve requests for early arrival. It is your responsibility to contact the sponsor/coordinator of your group to make sure you are included on the list that is being submitted so you can plan your travel arrangements accordingly.

If you need to check in at a time or date other than the one listed below, you must complete an Early Arrival Request Form. Log in using your Lehigh username and password. Select Applications: Early Arrival Request Form (Fall 2025). All residential buildings are required to have a minimum occupancy in order to open. Applications will begin being reviewed the week of July 28th and students will be notified if their request is approved.

Sunday, August 10
Head Gryphons - Contact Residence Life Office
Monday, August 11
New Gryphons - Contact Residence Life Office
 
International Student Orientation Leaders 
Marching 97 - Exec Board
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 8:30am - 4:00pm
Directions
Tuesday, August 12
Check-In
RARE
 
Check-Out
Summer Session ll Residents 
Summer Conference Staff 

Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 8:30am - 4:00pm 
Directions

Wednesday, August 13
Returning Gryphons - Contact Residence Life Office
 
LUSSI Guides
Men's Cross Country 
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 8:30am - 4:00pm 
Directions
Thursday, August 14
Women's Cross Country
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 8:30am - 4:00pm
Directions
Friday, August 15
Camp Hawk Counselors
Orientation Leaders
International Student Orientation
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 8:30am - 4:00pm
Directions
Saturday, August 16
Cheerleading
PreLUsion Leaders
International Student Orientation
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Hall 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, August 17
Break the Silence
Student Athlete Mentors
LUSSI Participants
Marching 97 Members
International Student Orientation
 
Check-In at Rathbone Side Dining Room 9:00am - 3:00pm
Directions
Monday, August 18
ROTC
PreLUsion Participants
Dance Team 
 
Check-In at Sayre Park Village Lodge 8:30am - 4:00pm
Directions
Tuesday, August 19
TBD
 
Check-In at Sayre Park Village Lodge 8:30am - 4:00pm
Directions
Wednesday, August 20
Break the Silence
Career Fellows
FY winter and spring athletes (last name A-L) 8 AM - 9:30 AM
FY winter and spring athletes (last name M-Z) 9:30 AM - 11 AM
 
Check-In at Sayre Park Village Lodge
Thursday, August 21
RUF
 
Check-In at Sayre Park Village Lodge