Elon University move-in
The university welcomes the class of 2029, Aug. 22
Evan Small checks in a family preparing to move into the Colonnades neighborhood. Photo by Sarah T. Moore.
Evan Small checks in a family preparing to move into the Colonnades neighborhood. Photo by Sarah T. Moore.
Schar Center check-in
Class of 2029 checks in at Schar Center
Student coordinators Ella Allen (left) and Jack Bull lead orientation leaders and team leads in an orientation chant during New Student Programs student staff media day Aug. 21.
Student coordinators Ella Allen (left) and Jack Bull lead orientation leaders and team leads in an orientation chant during New Student Programs student staff media day Aug. 21.
New Student Programs prepares for the class of 2029
New students set to move in Aug. 22, attend orientation Aug. 22-25
Lilly Alexander helps unload freshman Catherine Cook's things from the car on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Lilly Alexander helps unload freshman Catherine Cook's things from the car on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Historic Neighborhood
Freshmen were met by teams of current students to move them in
Orientation Leaders help new students move into dorms at Colonnades Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Orientation Leaders help new students move into dorms at Colonnades Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Colonnades Neighborhood
New students and their families reflect on move-in
Freshman Ellie Stoecklein talks with move-in staff members Sage Grimpe and Grayce Bechtel outside of Gill Residence Hall. Photo by Evan Cooper.
Freshman Ellie Stoecklein talks with move-in staff members Sage Grimpe and Grayce Bechtel outside of Gill Residence Hall. Photo by Evan Cooper.
Global Neighborhood
Faculty, staff and current students greet class of 2029
Student volunteers help unpack students' cars on move-in at East Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Miles Hayford.
Student volunteers help unpack students' cars on move-in at East Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Miles Hayford.
East Neighborhood
Students move into dorms amid excitement
Volunteers Junior Meziah Smith, Kailea Mundorf and Bronwyn Mulvaney help unload an incominf freshman's things on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina
Volunteers Junior Meziah Smith, Kailea Mundorf and Bronwyn Mulvaney help unload an incominf freshman's things on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina
Senior Ashley Morales holds a “Honk if you love Elon” sign on Aug. 22 as she welcomes families to Schar Center alongside other members of the Fire of the Carolinas band. Photo by Sarah T. Moore
Senior Ashley Morales holds a “Honk if you love Elon” sign on Aug. 22 as she welcomes families to Schar Center alongside other members of the Fire of the Carolinas band. Photo by Sarah T. Moore
Junior Olivia D'Alessandro puts boxes onto the back of a cushman on move-in day on Aug. 22.
Junior Olivia D'Alessandro puts boxes onto the back of a cushman on move-in day on Aug. 22.
Incoming freshman move into Hook, Barney and Brannock located in Historic neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Incoming freshman move into Hook, Barney and Brannock located in Historic neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Elon's marching band, the Fire of the Carolinas, performs Sweet Caroline for the incoming freshmen who are moving into Hook, Barney and Brannock dorms. Senior Sydney Guns conducts the band on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Elon's marching band, the Fire of the Carolinas, performs Sweet Caroline for the incoming freshmen who are moving into Hook, Barney and Brannock dorms. Senior Sydney Guns conducts the band on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
New student rolls cart of belongings to their dorm in on New Student Move in Day in Global Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
New student rolls cart of belongings to their dorm in on New Student Move in Day in Global Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Senior and Team Lead Bailey Skinner gets the carts ready for move in on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina
Senior and Team Lead Bailey Skinner gets the carts ready for move in on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina
Family members and Residential Assistants move belongings into dorms on New Student Move in Day in Global Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Family members and Residential Assistants move belongings into dorms on New Student Move in Day in Global Neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Freshman Evan Albert put his bags into the back of the cushman as he unloads his things to move into Smith on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Freshman Evan Albert put his bags into the back of the cushman as he unloads his things to move into Smith on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
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Familiar faces across town, campus
Jon Dooley, vice president of Student Life. Elon’s Division of Student Life facilitates a wide range of events and initiatives for the university community, including College Coffee and Take a Student to Lunch. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Jon Dooley, vice president of Student Life. Elon’s Division of Student Life facilitates a wide range of events and initiatives for the university community, including College Coffee and Take a Student to Lunch. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Phil Smith, The Oak House owner. A popular coffee shop, bar and study spot in downtown Elon, The Oak House is open seven days a week during the academic year. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Phil Smith, The Oak House owner. A popular coffee shop, bar and study spot in downtown Elon, The Oak House is open seven days a week during the academic year. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Cora Johnson, Elon Dining employee. Elon Dining has three dining halls and a variety of retail locations across campus where students can use their meal swipes, meal and food dollars. Photo by Anjolina Fantaroni
Cora Johnson, Elon Dining employee. Elon Dining has three dining halls and a variety of retail locations across campus where students can use their meal swipes, meal and food dollars. Photo by Anjolina Fantaroni
Brian Mathews, dean of Belk Library. Home to both research materials and recreational reads, Belk Library has a variety of print and digital resources. Photo by Fiona McAllister.
Brian Mathews, dean of Belk Library. Home to both research materials and recreational reads, Belk Library has a variety of print and digital resources. Photo by Fiona McAllister.
Sarah Bass, Elon Farmer’s Market manager. An array of vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and more at the Farmer’s Market, which runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31 in the Elon Community Church parking lot. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Sarah Bass, Elon Farmer’s Market manager. An array of vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, and more at the Farmer’s Market, which runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31 in the Elon Community Church parking lot. Photo by Ethan Wu.
Emily Sharpe and Monti Allison, town of Elon mayor and mayor pro tem. Elon’s town council consists of six elected officials and manages local initiatives and policies, including town events and noise ordinances. Photo by Nia Bedard
Emily Sharpe and Monti Allison, town of Elon mayor and mayor pro tem. Elon’s town council consists of six elected officials and manages local initiatives and policies, including town events and noise ordinances. Photo by Nia Bedard
Megan Karbley, director of Compliance and Title IX. Elon University strives to provide a safe environment for the campus community and support the institution’s educational mission at all times. The university’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the Sexual Harassment Policy. Photo by Fiona McAllister
Megan Karbley, director of Compliance and Title IX. Elon University strives to provide a safe environment for the campus community and support the institution’s educational mission at all times. The university’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the Sexual Harassment Policy. Photo by Fiona McAllister
Whitney Gregory and Anya Bratić, dean of students and Student Government Association executive president. The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive campus environment. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Whitney Gregory and Anya Bratić, dean of students and Student Government Association executive president. The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential within a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive campus environment. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Joe LeMire, chief of Campus Safety & Police. Lock-outs and parking permits are some common reasons students might contact Campus Safety & Police. Photo by Anjolina Fantaroni.
Joe LeMire, chief of Campus Safety & Police. Lock-outs and parking permits are some common reasons students might contact Campus Safety & Police. Photo by Anjolina Fantaroni.
Alexis Swider, associate director of Student Involvement. Student Involvement is committed to providing student-centered activities, educational experiences, and leadership development opportunities that engage students through meaningful campus involvement. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Alexis Swider, associate director of Student Involvement. Student Involvement is committed to providing student-centered activities, educational experiences, and leadership development opportunities that engage students through meaningful campus involvement. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Rossy Villalobos of Irazú Coffee. Irazú Coffee, a Costa Rican coffee shop, is located in the Moseley Student Center. Photo by Nia Bedard.
Rossy Villalobos of Irazú Coffee. Irazú Coffee, a Costa Rican coffee shop, is located in the Moseley Student Center. Photo by Nia Bedard.
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A freshman family takes their belongings to their room at East Neighborhood on move-in on Aug. 22. Photo by Miles Hayford.
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Facilities Management employee Susan Tripp is joined with an incoming freshman as they begin their drive to the Carolina dorm on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
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New students unpack car during New Student Move in Day in Colonades neighborhood on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
Elon's marching band, the Fire of the Carolina's, walks across Haggard Ave. playing on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Elon's marching band, the Fire of the Carolina's, walks across Haggard Ave. playing on Aug. 22. Photo by Lilly Molina.
Members of Student Government Association welcome new students to Elon in the Global Neighborhood on New Student Move in day on Aug. 22. Photo by Katrina Holtz.
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Anna Horstmann unpacks her supplies with her mom in her new dorm on Aug. 22. Photo by Benjamin Berfield.
Anna Horstmann unpacks her supplies with her mom in her new dorm on Aug. 22. Photo by Benjamin Berfield.
Student volunteers talk to a Elon parent as they unpack their car for move-in. Photo by Miles Hayford
Student volunteers talk to a Elon parent as they unpack their car for move-in. Photo by Miles Hayford
Abby Wright '24 checks in an incoming student Aug. 22 at the Schar Center.
Abby Wright '24 checks in an incoming student Aug. 22 at the Schar Center.
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Learn more about the class of 2029
Elon University class of 2029 enrollment decreases by 11.6%
Class of 2029 totals 1,517 students, with the top 10 most represented states in the class being on the east coast.
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