<p>ok thanks :)</p>
<p>Wait till you get there and see what you need .Many schools have used items for sale on move-in day ,which is a great way to get rugs ,lamps ,etc .</p>
<p>I’ve been to two move in days at Lehigh and don’t recall seeing anyone setting used stuff. Some do wait and then take a trip to Walmart. I like to bring everything with me.</p>
<p>Hi … My son is signed up for a Prelusion program. Do they usually put students together in the same room who sign up for Prelusion? My thought is that his room will be all set up that Monday. It would be odd if his (possible non-attending Prelusion) roommate arrives Thursday and my son is already in and settled. Also, do you know if the parents return on Thursday for the actual Orientation or let the kids be on their own parent-free for that day (there is an Orientation on Monday)? Lastly, he signed up for co-ed housing. Thoughts? On another forum, it was stated that freshmen co-ed dorm space is in Cents II. Is this accurate and how is this buiding? Thank you … :)</p>
<p>Hey Wredttam,</p>
<p>I did the GlobaLehigh preLUsion program when I was a freshman and I moved in early on that Monday. My roommate was not a preLUsion students and moved in later on Thursday, so I bascially had the room to myself for three days - and that’s quite common. Lehigh will not move in preLUsion students together on purpose, but it is possible that it might happen depending on how compatible students are and how they are matched up in the system.</p>
<p>I’m only 1.5 hours from home, so my parents helped move me in on Monday and came back on Thursday for some of the special events they had that day, as well. If you can make the trek twice, I’d recommend you do it, because there are nice events with free food on the Thursday move in - the Monday morning is less of a big production. The same orientation for parents is done on both days, so you don’t have to worry about missing important stuff if you can’t pull it off.</p>
<p>According to Lehigh’s housing page, coed freshmen housing is in Centennial II, also known as Lower Cents. The housing pages are usually pretty accurate. If your son has login information, he can look at the floorplans. The Centennial complexes are the newest freshman dorms and they are very close to Rathbone dining hall and Taylor Gym. I lived in Centennial I (Upper Cents) when I was a freshman and I thought it was a nice dorm.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Thank you so much - I have been reading your replies and I think it is incredible that you are giving so much time to the future classes (and their anxious parents) of Lehigh.<br>
What type of activities were planned on the actual Orientation that were not offered on the Prelusion Orientation?<br>
I am sure they will have an itinerary printed for each day soon - we were just wondering if we should come back that Thursday.
Also, any advice to incoming freshmen for their academic planning if they want to study abroad for a semester in the future?
What is they want to take a minor?
Thank you 
…</p>
<p>Hi again Wredttam,</p>
<p>I’m happy to help! Family orientation is the same set of events and it’s repeated on both the Monday and Thursday move-in days - it basically includes dealing with an “empty nest”, alcohol, academic transition, and the social adjustment. Thursday move-in includes a large buffet-style lunch on the UC front lawn as well as some additional info sessions for some on-campus activities like music programs, etc. My parents went to the family orientation on Monday, came back Thursday for the lunch and the other minor events, skipped the second Thursday family orientation and went home a little early. Like I said, if you can swing both trips I recommend you do it.</p>
<p>And of course, you’ll probably be mailed or emailed schedules for both days as the summer progresses.</p>
<p>Studying abroad is all about careful planning early on. Having worked at the Global Union, which works closely with the Study Abroad office, I know a bit about it. Lehigh’s Study Abroad program stresses developing a schedule as soon as possible. For your son, I’d recommend shooting Study Abroad email swhen the semester starts. He can easily sit down for a meeting with them, and they’re happy to discuss where and what your son wants to study overseas and how it can fit into his schedule. The sooner he does it the more seamless it blends into his curriculum.</p>
<p>The same goes for minors. Your son should plan ahead early with his academic advisor - he should be assigned one during the summer. Once again, just like Study Abroad, it requires scheduling ahead of time to make the process easy.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Bumping this thread as dorm assignments are coming out.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if there are bathroom cubbies in Richards?</p>
<p>Are we allowed to bring our own fridges or do we have to get the micro fridge from the university and if we bring a TV, what channels do we get?</p>
<p>JennChen,</p>
<p>You can bring in your own microfridges (but not microwave ovens), and from my personal experience, the fridge/microwave combo that you can rent is much more convenient. I think you can even buy one. It’s good for roommates - that way you can split the cost without one person having to buy one, etc. And nobody has to move it in or out at the beginning and end of the year.</p>
<p>TV cable is provided by Service Electric (a local Lehigh Valley company) and is just the standard package. It’s fairly extensive, just no premium channels. Cable jacks are provided, you just have to bring the cables.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>Do you recommend bringing an extension cord/extra outlets?</p>
<p>Absolutely. An extension cord is definitely needed. Maybe a power strip with extra outlets depending on how many things you plan on plugging in. There’s a lot more to plug in than you might realize (fridge, fan(s), computer, phone, tv, lamps, etc)</p>
<p>Thank you! How about some kind of safe or lock box?</p>
<p>You can rent a safe from the same company that does the microfridge/microwave combo rental. Most people don’t do it though. In terms of worrying about protecting your money, a debit card or Gold Plus works fine. Jewelry and electronics might be a different story, but as long as you’re room stays locked and you trust your roommate(s), you shouldn’t have the need for a safe.</p>
<p>What kind of backpack do students normally use?</p>
<p>Hi blc555,</p>
<p>Most men usually use the standard classroom over-two-shoulders backpack. I personally have a Jansport with a laptop sleeve built-in so I can take my computer around with me. I’ve seen very few men use those one-shoulder bags - or whatever they’re called.</p>
<p>The backpacks women use tend to vary. Some use the regular two-shoulders backpack, but I notice quite a few use those large tote bag (like big purses) over the shoulder.</p>
<p>Sorry if the nomenclature is off. As a guy, I don’t know much about fashion.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<ul>
<li>Mike</li>
</ul>
<p>My son has a black Northface and they seem to be pretty popular, but as Mike, says - it varies.</p>
<p>Hello! A couple quick questions. My son a Chem E major will be rooming in Dravo. He was going to get a printer. Any advice on how much kids use them and what kind to get? I see they get a print allowance. Do kids use that service as well? Also do they need an Ethernet cable? Thanks! We are about done buying and thinking about packing!!</p>
<p>@pamom3: i was in Dravo too in my freshman year. I didn’t buy a printer, neither did my roommate. The University gives a $75 printing allowance and it’s usually enough for engineering kids, but may be insufficient for some majors that require a lot of paper writings. Furthermore, engineering kids have some labs, like CAD labs, where they don’t get charged at all. I still have my $45 printing allowance left from last year. Drown hall is fairly close to Dravo, and it has few printing rooms open 24*7. All in all, although having a printer would make it easy to print stuff, being slightly active would not require a printer on campus at all. Most of my friends in Dravo didn’t get a printer, as printing facility is abundance. And one more thing I’ve hear, but not seen, is that in upperclassmen housing, there are Lehigh network printers within the house. In such a case, having a printer would be a mere waste of money that could have been used somewhere else like books. but this is just what I think.</p>