Welcome Days activities on the hilltop celebrate the arrival of students on campus for a new academic year. And this year, the tradition has been more festive than ever!
During Move-in Days and Anchors (our special Orientation for new students), the university community came together to help students settle into their residence halls and get acquainted with their hilltop family. It was an exciting and fun time of new experiences and friendships as students prepared for classes to begin on Aug. 28.
Catch highlights of the excitement in our Welcome Days photo gallery below.
Welcome home, Hilltoppers! We’re happy you’re here. Toppers up for an amazing year!
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Hilltopper families arrive on campus during Move-in Days as new and returning students settle into their residence halls.
Student leaders help new freshmen settle into their residence halls during Move-in Days.
President Fuentes welcomes new students to their hilltop home.
New Hilltoppers learn about student life and campus resources during an Orientation session.
Orientation leaders give new Hilltoppers a rousing cheer as they complete their Orientation.
Orientation leaders lead freshmen in our school song at Orientation.
Excitement builds for the pep rally.
Blue and gold paint the atmosphere as the pep rally begins.
Hilltop spirit in full force!
Students enjoy a silent disco during Welcome Days.
Music, dance and fun fill the air as student unwind before the start of classes.
Hilltoppers gather for the Welcome Days block party.
Block party excitement: games, inflatable rides, music, snacks, prizes, friendship and fun.
Party goers enjoy an inflatable ride.
Hilltoppers never miss a chance to dance.
New friends enjoy the portable game playing station.
