Undergraduate & Graduate Student Fees
Name of Fee | General Purpose | How the fee is expected to be allocated and used | How the fee will be collected | Academic year or Semester in which the fee will be assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Activity Fee | Undergraduate Students: Supports a broad range of student-centered services that focus on a commitment to student learning and development, community building, and inspiring student growth and belonging | Funding student events, organizations, and clubs; service opportunities on campus and in the community; and student-led programs such as concerts, speakers, leadership workshops, and service trips. They also provide resources for student government initiatives and campus-wide events. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall and Spring of each academic year |
Technology Fee | Undergraduate & Graduates: Supports enhancements to the overall academic experience by helping provide a robust and up-to-date technology environment. | Funds help maintain classroom and lab technology, campus Wi-Fi and network infrastructure, software licensing, and student technology support. These technology services are available to all students, regardless of whether they reside on campus, off campus, or abroad. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall and Spring of each academic year |
Wellness Fee | Undergraduate & Graduates: Ensures that students have access to the resources, support, and care they need to thrive on campus and to support the physical and mental health needs of the student community. This focuses on mental health support, physical health services, advocacy and wellness education. | These funds support student health and wellness services, including the Health and Wellness Center, University Counseling and Psychological Services, and other key support programs. They provide access to medical care, counseling, and wellness resources, maintain campus fitness and recreation facilities, and help fund programs such as fitness classes, mental health workshops, and preventative health initiatives. A portion of the fee also supports accessibility efforts and essential administrative costs to operate these services. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall and Spring of each academic year |
Business Fee | Undergraduate Students: Supports co-curricular and professional development programs that enhance business students’ academic experience and guide undergraduates through key competencies and experiential learning opportunities that build the skills essential for professional success. | The fee covers the costs of administering and implementing the program. Funds are primarily used to support professional development initiatives, particularly the student-to-professional co-curriculum, which is managed as part of the undergraduate programs office. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall of each academic year |
Engineering, Science, or Health program fees | Undergraduate Students: Supports instructional laboratory courses by covering the cost of materials, equipment, and supplies needed for hands-on learning. | Funds help ensure that students have access to well-equipped labs, safety equipment, and resources necessary to complete experiments and practical assignments. The fee enhances the academic experience by providing the tools required for active, experiential learning in science, engineering, and other lab-based courses. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall and Spring of each academic year; Charged to students who are enrolled in the Engineering College, College of Health, or a science major within the College of Arts and Sciences |
Learning Unlimited Fee | Undergraduate Students: Learning Unlimited course materials program will provide full-time undergraduate students with access to all required course materials before the first day of class for one flat fee per semester. | Students will receive faculty-selected and accurate versions of all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital materials. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | Fall and Spring of each academic year |
International Student Orientation Fee | Undergraduate & Graduates: Supports programs and activities that help new international students transition to Lehigh. | Funds cover orientation events, materials, peer leader training, and activities that introduce international students to campus resources, community expectations, and academic life. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | One-time fee charged to new students in the Fall or Spring semester |
Orientation Fee | Undergraduate Students: Supports programs and activities that help new students transition to Lehigh. | Funds cover orientation events, materials, peer leader training, and activities that introduce students to campus resources, community expectations, and academic life. | Collected by the Bursar’s Office when the semester bills are due | One-time fee charged to new students in the Fall or Spring semester |