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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Will Welcome Largest Class to Campus Friday

Published on: August 27, 2026

Students walk along a walkway in front of a brick and glass academic building at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University will welcome students back to campus this weekend as part of its annual Welcome Weekend festivities. 

The events begin on Friday, Aug. 28 when first-year students move into residence halls. In addition to getting settled in, students will meet with residential life staff, meet their classmates and attend Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Convocation Ceremony. There are also fun activities planned for the weekend to help acclimate new students to campus.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s incoming class of more than 1,300 students is the largest the school has welcomed. The previous record of 1,277 was set in 2018.

The school’s Convocation Ceremony is a traditional start to the academic year for new students that welcomes them into the campus community. This year will include new elements and surprises.

Classes begin at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University on Monday, Aug. 31.