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Lehigh University

2026-27 · Common App

Early Decision
November 1, 2026
Early Decision II
January 1, 2027
Regular Decision
January 1, 2027

These are last year’s questions.

These are the questions this college asked last year, copied word for word from published sources. The college has not put this year’s questions out yet. They usually change little, but check your own application before you write.

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus two supplements, plus more depending on your college or program:

  1. Required · 200 words

    How did you first learn about Lehigh University and what motivated you to apply?

    Both publishers agree on wording and the 200-word limit.

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  2. Required · 200 words

    At Lehigh, we believe in pausing to celebrate the good—meaningful moments that bring joy, pride or motivation. What’s something great happening in your life right now? It could be an accomplishment, a personal win (big or small) or something you’re genuinely excited about. If it matters to you, we’d love to hear about it.

    Both publishers agree on wording and the 200-word limit. This is a newer prompt; a naive guess would give Lehigh's older "community"/"how will you thrive" question instead.

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  3. Required (this is the College of Arts and Sciences / College of Business version; special-program applicants get a different question in this slot instead, see below) · 200 words

    How will the unique combination of college, program, major and/or 4+1 program that you selected above allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?

    The wording depends on the program you selected on the application.

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  4. Required (5-year dual degree Arts-Engineering applicants only; replaces the general program question) · not stated by the source (no word count given for this variant)

    How will the 5-year dual degree Arts-Engineering program, which requires a major in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering, allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?*

    College Essay Guy reproduces the asterisk. Only one program-fit question is answered per applicant.

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  5. Required (Computer Science & Business applicants only; replaces the general program question) · 150 words

    What makes the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  6. Required (IDEAS Honors Program applicants only; replaces the general program question) · 150 words

    What makes the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  7. Required (IBE Honors Program applicants only; replaces the general program question) · 150 words

    What makes the Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

    Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

  8. Required (Integrated Business and Health applicants only; replaces the general program question) · not stated by the source (no word count given for this variant)

    What makes the Integrated Business & Health (IBH) Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?
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Deadlines around the same time