Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an exciting place to be—both inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about the variety of events and programs Lehigh offers on our events calendar >

Each year brings numerous happenings to Lehigh, from university events to arts and culture opportunities, athletics events to long-standing traditions that date back decades. It simply would not be a year at Lehigh without Family Weekend, Founder’s Weekend, Lehigh-Lafayette and so much more.

An annual celebration of our graduates, Commencement brings the university together on the Goodman Campus as we send our newest alumni out into the world. Learn more about Commencement >

Known as The Rivalry, the Lehigh-Lafayette football game is the most-played college football series in all of college football. The two teams first took to the gridiron in 1884, a mere one year after standardized football rules were established. Learn more about Lehigh-Lafayette >

Founder's Weekend has been an annual Lehigh tradition since it was first celebrated on October 9, 1879, following the death of our founder, Asa Packer. The October event celebrates Asa Packer's legacy and honors the current leaders of the Lehigh community. Learn more about Founder's Weekend >

Held on campus each fall, Family Weekend is precisely what it sounds like—a celebration of the Lehigh family. The weekend-long event is filled with activities for families and students to enjoy together. Learn more about Family Weekend >

Every year at The Rally, first-year students are adopted by the alumni who were introduced to Lehigh 50 years prior. Learn more about The Rally >

Reunion weekend brings Lehigh alumni back to campus each spring. The event features class gatherings, family-friendly activities, academic experiences and more. Learn more about Alumni Reunions >