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On the heels of Tropical Storm Hilary, �� extended a sunny and dry welcome to members of the Class of 2027 and their families as they arrived on campus.

Led by the ever-energetic O-Team, student and staff volunteers were on hand on August 21 to help the newest cohort of first-years and transfer students settle in on campus. Families and �� staff members helped students move into their rooms and roommates met each other in person for the first time. Students also met with their Resident Advisers at the residence halls. A full schedule of events took place, including the "Welcome to ��! A Community Celebration" event at Rush Gymnasium.

Experience the day's spirit of excitement through the slideshow below!

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Members of the O-Team stir up a sense of school spirit as students arrive on campus August 21.

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An O-Team member high-fives a first-year student as he and his mother walk down the sidewalk near the Johnson Student Center.

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Students and parents check in upon arriving on campus.

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Students and parents approaching Pauley Hall with their belongings.

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A student unloads her belongings from the car, including a bright blue bike.

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A first-year pushes his suitcase toward his new home in the campus residence halls.

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A first-year student smiles as she pulls her suitcases toward Chilcott Hall.

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President Harry J. Elam Jr. (second from right) talks with �� parents. Both he and his wife, Dr. Michele Elam, were on hand to help students move into their residence halls.

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A family of four embraces in one of the rooms in Braun Hall.

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Two new roommates unload their belongings in their room in Pauley Hall.

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The families of two new roommates stand together in Chilcott Hall.

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Parents file out of an Orientation event in Thorne Hall.

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The O-Team hypes up students in Rush Gymnasium at the Welcome to �� community celebration.

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Associated Students of �� (ASOC) President Alexander Patent speaks to his fellow students.

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President Harry J. Elam, Jr. addresses the community at the Welcome to �� community celebration.

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A student and her parents enjoying the community celebration event.

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Photos by Marc Campos.