Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA
4-year | Private
Enrollment: 7,394

Academic year of attempt: 2020-21
Academic year of inaugural cancellation: 2021-22

Classification: Day On Democracy

Frequency of cancellation: annual

Academic calendar

Petition calls on Lehigh to cancel classes on Election Day

Op-ed: Lehigh should cancel classes on Election Day

Faculty Senate votes in favor of cancelling class on Election Day, final decision to come from admin

Editorial: Cancel classes on Election Day

Provost says Lehigh won’t require all classes be canceled on Election Day in response to petition

Scheduling challenges prevent cancellation of classes on Election Day despite widespread lobbying efforts

Lehigh Valley colleges mobilize students to vote

Implementation

2021-22

Lehigh classes cancelled on Nov. 2 for Civic Engagement Day

Civic Engagement Day Encourages Students to Participate in Elections

2022-23

Civic Engagement Day: Political science chair talks consequential elections

Students Vote, Engage in Civic Debate

2023-24

Civic Engagement Day 2023