Elon University move-in
The university prepares to welcome the class of 2028, Aug. 23
Assistant Librarian Patrick Rudd greets parents and students, directing them toward their check-in lines Aug. 23 at Schar Center.
Assistant Librarian Patrick Rudd greets parents and students, directing them toward their check-in lines Aug. 23 at Schar Center.
Schar Center check-in
Students stop by Schar Center before heading to their dorms.
An incoming freshman moves into East Commons, the newest dorm building on campus.
An incoming freshman moves into East Commons, the newest dorm building on campus.
Class of 2028 arrives to campus
New students will continue moving into campus all day.
Elon University freshmen begin to arrive at Historic Neighborhood to move into their dorms.
Elon University freshmen begin to arrive at Historic Neighborhood to move into their dorms.
Historic Neighborhood
Move-In Day in Historic neighborhood brings excitement and eagerness as class of 2028 arrives.
Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods
Colonnades' small crowd of members of class of 2028 began their journey, reflected on their personal goals.
Freshman J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in Global Neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders.
Freshman J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in Global Neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders.
Global Neighborhood
Faculty, staff and current students greet incoming freshmen with excitement as they embark on their newest journey.
East Neighborhood
Students moving into East neighborhood met their RAs and roommates, many for the first time.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in Aug. 23 at Virginia Residence Hall. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in Aug. 23 at Virginia Residence Hall. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
A bass drummer follows the Elon marching band who march through campus chanting on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
A bass drummer follows the Elon marching band who march through campus chanting on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help with move-in on Aug. 23 in the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Elon faculty greet incoming students and parents who arrive at their check-in lines to obtain relevant material for the first week of college Aug. 23 at the Schar Center. This is the first stop for all incoming students before heading to their dorms for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Elon faculty greet incoming students and parents who arrive at their check-in lines to obtain relevant material for the first week of college Aug. 23 at the Schar Center. This is the first stop for all incoming students before heading to their dorms for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help incoming parents and students load trailers driven by facilities management staff to buildings deeper in the Historic Neighborhood for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help incoming parents and students load trailers driven by facilities management staff to buildings deeper in the Historic Neighborhood for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help incoming parents and students load trailers driven by facilities management staff to buildings deeper in the Historic Neighborhood for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Student volunteers, athletes, resident advisers and orientation leaders help incoming parents and students load trailers driven by facilities management staff to buildings deeper in the Historic Neighborhood for move-in. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Sophomore Anna S. Hayne labels luggage bins with marked tape strips for transporters to bring incoming students' belongings to their rooms Aug. 23 at the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by: Ethan Wu.
Sophomore Anna S. Hayne labels luggage bins with marked tape strips for transporters to bring incoming students' belongings to their rooms Aug. 23 at the Historic Neighborhood. Photo by: Ethan Wu.
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Incoming family moves into the East Neighborhood. Photo by Alexa Citrin.
Incoming family moves into the East Neighborhood. Photo by Alexa Citrin.
The Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band welcomes students to campus. Photo by: Alexa Citrin.
The Fire of the Carolinas Marching Band welcomes students to campus. Photo by: Alexa Citrin.
Elon University freshmen begin to arrive at Historic Neighborhood to move into their dorms. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore
Elon University freshmen begin to arrive at Historic Neighborhood to move into their dorms. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore
An incoming freshman moves into East Commons, the newest dorm building on campus. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore.
An incoming freshman moves into East Commons, the newest dorm building on campus. Photo by: Sarah T. Moore.
Elon Women’s Soccer Team and New Student Orientation help students move into Colonnades Neighborhood. Photo by: Anjolina Fantaroni.
Elon Women’s Soccer Team and New Student Orientation help students move into Colonnades Neighborhood. Photo by: Anjolina Fantaroni.
Freshman J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in the Global neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Freshman J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in the Global neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders. Photo by Nia Bedard.
First-year J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in the Global neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
First-year J.T. Loveless and his mother Sandy, unload their car in the Global neighborhood with the help Orientation Leaders. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
Freshman Katie McCormick's family decorated their car before driving to Elon. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
Freshman Katie McCormick's family decorated their car before driving to Elon. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
First-year families line up to unload their cars in the Global Parking lot. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
First-year families line up to unload their cars in the Global Parking lot. Photo by: Nia Bedard.
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