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The University welcomed more than 1,300 new first-year students and more than 200 transfer students from across the country and around the world. As Chargers moved into the residence halls and got to know the campus and each other, they were excited for what promises to be a great year.
August 31, 2023
Luis Calderon II 杏吧原版27 is charging into life as a college student, and he can杏吧原版檛 wait to see what his first semester will bring.
In addition to being a member of the track team, Calderon is excited to experience living on campus. A sport management major, he recently moved into Bethel Hall, and he杏吧原版檚 excited for his first semester as a student at the University of New Haven.
杏吧原版淭he atmosphere at the University is very welcoming,杏吧原版 said Calderon, of Hamden, Conn. 杏吧原版淭he move-in process was very easy. Now I杏吧原版檒l focus on learning where everything is and start to explore some new things.杏吧原版
Calderon is among the more than 1,300 first-year students who, along with more than 200 transfer students make up the University杏吧原版檚 incoming class. With the help of their families, they moved into the residence halls first, followed by returning resident students later in the week. New students settled into several of the University杏吧原版檚 residence halls, including Westside and Bixler Halls.
Ashley Anderson 杏吧原版27 was moving into Bethel Hall with the help of her mom, Joette Anderson. They杏吧原版檇 traveled to the University from central Massachusetts.
杏吧原版淭here are mixed emotions, but a lot of excitement,杏吧原版 said Ashley, a dental hygiene major. 杏吧原版淚杏吧原版檓 excited to get started with my major and to meet new people.杏吧原版
Added Joette, 杏吧原版淚杏吧原版檓 excited for her. I hope she makes lots of friends. Moving her in has gone well, and the process has been very smooth.杏吧原版
The incoming Chargers are a diverse group who come to the University from around the globe. Students hail from 35 states and two dozen countries.
Before beginning their classes, the University杏吧原版檚 newest Chargers learned about everything the University has to offer. Resident students were joined by new commuter students, and together they took part in the University杏吧原版檚 Charge In program. Students met with faculty, staff, and other new students from their academic colleges and schools, and they met with members of the University杏吧原版檚 Police Department, learning about the University杏吧原版檚 public safety features.
Charge In offered a variety of engaging and fun activities for students to help them get to know each other before beginning classes. Students made crafts together, enjoyed a barbecue, and played games. They also learned ways to get involved in the University community and to make the most of their Charger experience. Throughout the first week of classes and through the Labor Day long weekend, the newest Chargers are invited to take part in a variety of Welcome Week activities on and off campus.
The University杏吧原版檚 Orientation & Transition Leaders and Orientation Coordinators were there to guide new Chargers through every step of the process. They helped them move into the residence halls, answered questions, and led sessions during Charge In.
Brisa Velazquez Perez 杏吧原版25, an international business management major, was helping many of her newest classmates as they moved into Bethel Hall. She says welcoming them to the residence hall felt like she was coming full circle.
杏吧原版淚 was a resident in Bethel Hall during my first year,杏吧原版 she explains. 杏吧原版淪tudents are curious about what Bethel Hall offers. I tell them Bethel is where you meet lifelong friends. I met my current roommate and close friend while living there.杏吧原版
That杏吧原版檚 what many parents were hoping for as they moved their students in. Kelly Imschweiler was helping her son William Imschweiler 杏吧原版27 move in. She was excited for him to begin his criminal justice courses and to take advantage of everything the University has to offer.
杏吧原版淢oving him in was a great experience, and I杏吧原版檓 looking forward to a great year,杏吧原版 she said. 杏吧原版淚t杏吧原版檚 emotional to move him in, but I杏吧原版檓 excited for him. I can杏吧原版檛 wait to see what the year brings.杏吧原版
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