Making lifelong friends starts at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welcome! (Photo by Angela Ryan)
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welcome festivities were held last week, introducing nearly 4,000 new members of the Orange community to all that ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has to offer.
From moving in to their residence halls to swaying to the alma mater during New Student Convocation to experimenting fun on the Quad and at the Barnes Center for the first time, the University’s photographers captured so much of the magic that comes with a new school year. Enjoy some of the highlights from this year below!
New Student Convocation marks the official opening of the University and the beginning of new students’ journey at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Orientation leaders and volunteers helped to make sure move-in went as smooth as possible for everyone. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Who can resist a hug from Otto the Orange?! (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
A special dinner was held to welcome our newest international students to campus. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Move-in can often be a family affair. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses the Class of 2027 during New Student Convocation. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Sometimes the friends you make at the Barnes Center at The Arch are of the four-legged variety. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Volleyball was one of many activities to be enjoyed during international student game night at the Barnes Center. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
New students sway together while singing the alma mater at New Student Convocation—a time-honored University tradition. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Citrus in the City is held each year to give new students an opportunity to get acquainted with downtown ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
A picnic was held for students who take part in one of the many living learning communities on campus. (Photo by Max Walewski)
Provost Gretchen Ritter speaks to the crowd of students and families at New Student Convocation. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
The Class of 2027 creates a giant Block S formation on the field of the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo by Joseph Heslin)
Goon Squad members help haul items to a residence hall during move-in. (Photo by Alex Dunbar)
During the international student talent show, the audience responds to a performance by lighting up their phone flashlights. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
New student veterans had the opportunity to get familiar with various resources available on campus during their orientation event. (Photo by Randy Pellis)
A student performs during the international student talent show. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welcome Fête, a celebration of the BIPOC student experience at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, included performances by various student organizations. (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Students are all smiles at the Dome Sweet Dome event. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
The Y2K Party on the Quad was lit (and so were Otto’s pants). (Photo by Amelia Beamish)
Students from living learning communities play games together on the Quad. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Members of the marching band arrive for Citrus in the City in downtown ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. (Photo by Jeremy Brinn)
Things got competitive during The Slice is Right game show held in the JMA Dome. (Photo by Angela Ryan)
Welcome to the Orange family! Make the most of the next four years. (Photo by Max Walewski)
