Family and Founder’s Weekend FAQ

Family and Founder's Weekend is a long-standing Lehigh tradition and is designed for parents, families, and friends to visit campus and experience what it's like to be a part of the Lehigh community!

This is a great opportunity to visit your student on campus and learn more about their academic and social experiences. Throughout the weekend, families can enjoy a variety of activities and programs together, including tailgating and cheering on our Mountain Hawks at several athletic events.

Explore the online schedule and register for the weekend. Not all, but some events require registration. Many other events are open to all, and you may simply show up. Some require tickets, including the football game.

If an event requires registration, you will be prompted to select whether you and your party will be attending before you can complete the process. Once you register for an event, you will receive a QR code in your confirmation email.

Yes, for any events requiring registration, everyone – parents, students, alumni, etc. – will need to be registered! 

Please check our list of hotel blocks and contact hotels directly with any questions.

For directions and information on all on-campus parking locations, visit the Lehigh University Campus Map.

To locate accessible entrances and parking areas, visit the Lehigh campus map and use the filter for Accessible Entrances and Parking (on the left-hand menu). You can zoom in using the + in the upper right-hand corner of the map. For further assistance with parking and transportation accommodations, please contact Parking Services.

Family and Founder's Weekend is open to the entire Lehigh community!

Whoever a student defines as family is welcome to participate in Family and Founder's Weekend. This may include — but is not limited to — parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Students are welcome to register for the festivities even if their families are not attending.

Alumni are also invited to come back to campus for Family and Founder's Weekend for events like the Lehigh Tailgate and Pace the Prez.

Yes! Tickets may be purchased any time at LehighTickets.com. General Admission is just $18.00* per person and free for Lehigh students with a Lehigh ID. Reserved Chairback seats are $28.00*, and Reserved Bench seats are $23.00* for both Lehigh students and families.

*Ticket fees applied at time of purchase.

Visit the bookstore in Farrington Square for all of your Lehigh University gear. 

The Lehigh Store
1 Farrington Square

Hours
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Have specific questions about the weekend? Stop by the Info Hub – a staffed table inside the Lehigh Store! There is no check-in required here, just a helpful resource for weekend information, local tips, and friendly faces ready to help.

Don’t miss these eight picks from The Lehigh Store. Grab your new favorite apparel and gear before your next visit.

Casual dress is appropriate for most events. Comfortable footwear is highly recommended for walks on our beautiful but hilly campus. Show your Brown and White pride by sporting your favorite Lehigh gear!

If you need to stock up, the Lehigh Store will be open with a great selection of Lehigh apparel for sale.

Don’t miss these eight picks from The Lehigh Store. Grab your new favorite apparel and gear before your next visit.

On-Campus 
Families are welcome to pay and dine with their students at any of the open dining locations on campus. For details on all dining and retail locations, including costs and hours of operation, visit the Lehigh Dining website.

Off-Campus 
If you are looking to dine off-campus, explore restaurants in the Bethlehem area.

For information on things to do on your own in the Lehigh Valley, please visit the Discover the Lehigh Valley webpage.

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