The Office of International Students and Scholars strives to deliver programs that embrace and unite the diverse cultures of the Lehigh community. We invite you to participate in our upcoming programs below.
FALL 2026
Trip to Pocono Premium Outlets
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: Depart Lehigh at 11:00 AM, depart outlets at 4:00 PM
Event: Didn't pack enough clothes? Take a bus to the outlets with more than 100 discounted store to shop in. Approximately 1 hour by bus. Registration opens on September 14 at 9AM.
Dorney Park Halloween Haunt
Date: Friday, October 23
Time: Depart campus at 5:30 PM, depart Dorney at 11:00 PM
Event: Join us for a spooky night at our local amusement park! Registration opens on October 12 at 12PM noon for the first 50 people to sign up and pay the $15 fee. Face your fears!!!
Donate to the OISS Winter Closet
Date: October 1 - 30
Where: OISS Office (Coxe Hall 104)
What: Any new or gently used winter clothing in any size. Examples: coats, jackets, long sleeve shirts, long pants, sweaters, winter shoes, sweatshirts/hoodies, leggings, socks, hates, gloves/mittens, scarves.
Why: To prepare our international students for a cold Lehigh Valley winter!
Shop the OISS Winter Closet
Date: Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day, open late until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 11/4
Where: Coxe Hall 1st floor Lobby
Event: All international students (though others are welcome too!) are invited to "shop" for winter clothing. All items are free.
Flag Parade
Date: Monday, November 16
Time: 4:15-5:15 PM
Location: Begins at Coxe Hall, finishes at UC Flag Pole
Kick-off International Education Week by showcasing an international flag! This vibrant event showcases flags from around the world, honoring the cultures and traditions they represent. You may sign up to carry the flag of your home country, your ancestry, a country where you studied abroad, or a country you love. Registration open October 23 at noon.
Friendsgiving
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Lamberton Great Hall
As part of International Education Week, join us for a traditional American Thanksgiving feast among other students, faculty, and staff in Lehigh's international community. Registration open October 23 at noon.
Local LEHIGH VALLEY events
Don't forget that we're surrounded by many exciting events and venues in the Lehigh Valley. If you'd like to go off campus, we encourage you to check out the following websites for ideas:
Celticfest (Sept 25-27)
Oktoberfest (October 2-4, 9-11)
International Flag Request
Interested in using our international flag(s)? Complete the form at least two weeks prior to your event. We have an inventory of over 150 flags from around the world.