Elon University move-in 2023

Schar Center check-in

Students check into residence halls, welcomed by cheer.

East neighborhood

Students moving into East neighborhood met their RAs and roommates, many for the first time.

Historic neighborhood

Move-In Day in Historic neighborhood brings excitement and eagerness as class of 2027 arrives.

Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods

Colonnades' small crowd of members of class of 2027 began their journey, reflected on their personal goals.

Global neighborhood

Freshmen greeted with excitement, passion as they make themselves at home.

Class of 2027 arrives to campus

Freshmen officially set up shop on campus for Move-In Day 2023.

Student Body President Britt Mobley assists orientation leaders and Elon athletes on Move-In Day 2023 in East Neighborhood Aug. 18. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore

Sophomore orientation leaders Alyssa Carney (left) and Maddie Kelly (right) bring a blue move-in cart back from Jackson Hall in Global Neighborhood late morning on Aug. 18 Photo by: Fiona McAllister

Orientation leaders cheer on in-coming freshmen as they prepare to move into East Neighborhood on Aug. 18. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore

A member of the Elon University marching band plays in front of the Fonville Fountain for Move-In Day 2023 on Aug. 18. Photo by: Joseph Navin.

Colonnades Neighborhood provides a large-lettered welcome to the in-coming class of 2027 as they move into their residence halls on Aug. 18. Photo by: Max Wallace

Orientation leaders cheer as they welcome the class of 2027 to Global Neighborhood on Aug. 18. Photo by Fiona McAllister

Two orientation leaders travel through Colonnades Neighborhood as they help the class of 2027 move-in on Aug. 18. Photo by: Max Wallace

Freshman Noah Macam with his parents Earl (left) and Gwen (right) in Global. Photo by: Fiona McAllister.

Orientation leaders sophomore Ashlyn Duffy (left), junior Isabella DeLuso (middle) and junior Claire Cohen (right) wait in Historic Neighborhood to help the class of 2027 move into Hook, Brannock and Barney on Aug. 18. Photo by: Madison Powers

Move-in, orientation resources

2023 move-in, orientation calendar

Elon News Network’s comprehensive schedule of Move-In Day and New Student Orientation events beginning Aug. 18 and lasting until Aug. 21

What are freshmen most excited about?

Jake Roselli

"I’m looking forward to playing club hockey the most. I’m just really excited. I love the campus, it’s beautiful. And I’m just excited to jump right in.”

Kylie Waters

"Probably just the new experiences that come with starting off in a new place, meeting new people, really just finding a new community."

Harlan Auerbach

“I’m most looking forward to the diverse body of students that come here, making a solid group of friends"

Charlotte Ivimey

“Making new friends and definitely studying abroad. Ive never been out of the country before so I just want to go anywhere. ... And getting my acorn.”

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Freshman Ella Stewart and her parents in Global. Photo by: Fiona McAllister.

Freshman Jack Taggard checking in in Global. Photo by: Fiona McAllister.

Winell Henriquez and her roommate Mandi Iannielli (we interviewd them) in Global. Photo by: Fiona McAllister.

Junior Nicholas Berry and senior Ryan Reece play tubas outside of Virginia residence hall with Elon's marching band, the Fire of the Carolinas on Aug. 18, 2023. Photo by: Madison Powers.

Sophomore orientation leaders Alyssa Carney (left) and Maddie Kelly (right) in Global Neighborhood. Photo by: Fiona McAllister.

Learn more about the class of 2027

1,700 students commit to Elon University on decision day

Last year, 1,692 students enrolled in the class of 2026

Elon News Network staff contributors

Naomi Washington - Executive Director, Elon News Network, News Director, Elon Local News
Ryan Kupperman - Managing Editor of elonnewsnetwork.com, reporter
Abigail Hobbs - Managing Editor of The Pendulum, reporter
Madison Powers - News Editor, photographer, reporter
Mason Willett - Sports Editor, videographer
Erin Martin - Visual Media Editor, designer
Sarah T. Moore - Chief Copy Editor, photographer
Jenna Manderioli - Social Media Manager
Max Wallace - Video Production Manager, videographer
Alex Nettles - reporter, photographer
Anjolina Fantaroni - social media
Annie Thyfault - videographer
Fiona McAllister - photographer, reporter
Joseph Navin - photographer
Rachel Holley - videographer
Sophie Rosenthal - videographer