Campus & Community

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome 2022 in Photos

Tuesday, August 30, 2022, By John Boccacino
Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Class of 2026 forms a large Block S shape on the field of the JMA Wireless Dome

New Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity students form a giant block “S” during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Joseph Heslin).

is Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s new student orientation program, and last week, more than 4,000 first-year students arrived on campus to begin their Orange journey. The week began with move-in proceedings at the various residence halls across campus, with more than 500 student volunteers with the Goon Squad greeting new students and lending a hand during move-in.

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome was filled with programs designed to introduce new students and their family members to life on campus through academic and social events, including the annual New Student Convocation held inside the JMA Wireless Dome. Check out some of the best photos from Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome.

Students and members of the Goon Squad during move-in at a residence hall

An orientation leader and Goon Squad members help new students move into their residence hall rooms during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).

three students wearing Orange t-shirts wrap their arms around each other and smile for a photo during "Dome Sweet Dome"

New students during the “Dome Sweet Dome” event at Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Ross Oscar Knight).

A member of the Goon Squad assists a student and their family with moving into their residence hall

A member of the Goon Squad helps a new student move into their residence hall (photo by Angela Ryan).

Nine orientation leaders in orange polo shirts huddle together for a picture on steps during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Orientation leaders pose during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Angela Ryan).

a member of the Goon Squad pushes a rolling bin alongside a new student during move-in

A member of the Goon Squad helps a new student move into their residence hall (photo by Marilyn Hesler).

Otto pushes a student in a move-in bin while Goon Squad members in orange t-shirts look on during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Otto lends a hand during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Kathleen Haley).

two people huddled in front of an "Orange is Everywhere" map filled with pins depicting where the Class of 2026 is from during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

A new student pins an Orange flag onto a welcome map depicting where the members of the Class of 2026 came from (photo by Angela Ryan).

three students seated at a table assist students during move-in

Volunteers direct a new student during the move-in portion of Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Marilyn Hesler).

two people take a selfie in front of giant orange Block letters that say "2022" during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

A family poses during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Marilyn Hesler).

Chancellor Syverud, dressed in full regalia, speaks at the podium during 2022 New Student Convocation

Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses the Class of 2026 during New Student Convocation (photo by Jeremy Brinn).

group of students, led by two class marshals, amidst a row of Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity flags at 2022 New Student Convocation

New Student Convocation (photo by Marilyn Hesler)

wide shot of students in the stands at New Student Convocation while members of the Marching Band perform on the field of the JMA Wireless Dome

New Student Convocation (photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Provost Gretchen Ritter addresses students from the podium at 2022 New Student Convocation

Provost Gretchen Ritter (center) delivers remarks during New Student Convocation (photo courtesy of Jeremy Brinn).

Chancellor Kent Syverud mingles with a group of students in the JMA Wireless Dome during New Student Convocation

Chancellor Kent Syverud mingles with students during New Student Convocation (photo by Jeremy Brinn).

Otto takes a selfie with student volunteers at a residence hall check-in table during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Otto poses during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo from the Office of Alumni Engagement).

three members of the Goon Squad sitting on a wall throw their hands up in the air during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Student volunteers with the Goon Squad (photo by Marilyn Hesler)

Allen Groves and Chancellor Kent Syverud visit with student volunteers at a check-in table during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Senior Vice President and Chief Student Experience Officer Allen Groves (left) and Chancellor Kent Syverud (right) with students during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Marilyn Hesler).

dozens of students in orange t-shirts with their hands in the air during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome 2022 (photo by Ross Oscar Knight)

a group of students, including some in military uniform, mingle during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome 2022 (photo by Jeremy Brinn)

a large banner that says "Welcome to the Orange Family" with clusters of students walking underneath in during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome 2022 (photo by Jeremy Brinn)

a group of 12 students huddle together and pose on the Quad during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome 2022 (photo by Angela Ryan)

A circle of students sit on the grass talking to one another during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome

New students get to know each other during Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome (photo by Jeremy Brinn).

four students pose in front of a display of international flags at the International Student Welcome Dinner

New incoming international students pose during a Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome program (photo by Angela Ryan).

group of international students pose in the stands at the JMA Wireless Dome at the International Student Welcome Dinner

A group photo of many of the new international students during a Â鶹ƵµÀWelcome dinner (photo by Angela Ryan).