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Close to 1,700 members of the Class of 2025 and new transfer students gathered with their families and friends Under the Oaks on Saturday to participate in this university tradition.

The special event is planned for members of the Class of 2024, which due to the pandemic were not able to enjoy the traditional welcome to campus most first-year students receive.

The Elon University community welcomed the 1,600 students from the Class of 2025 and nearly 80 transfer students with open arms as these newest Elon students moved into their new homes.

A section of East Haggard Avenue that runs through campus will be closed for move-in traffic only from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. Read this note for a link to the Move-In Day map.

In her annual video message, President Connie Ledoux Book talks about the year ahead and the university's future plans.

Throughout Fall Semester, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley is providing regular email update messages to keep students and parents informed about the efforts for a healthy semester.

The website and Facebook page for New Student Programs at Elon provide students and their families with an overview of events and helpful tips as the academic year prepares to begin. Stay tuned to Today at Elon for more information about orientation in the days to come.

Elon University Physician Dr. Ginette Archinal provides important information about the Delta variant and vaccines.

Elon’s newest students will arrive for Move-In Day on Friday, Aug. 20. Here’s what they have to look forward to, along with resources to help ensure a smooth transition into life and learning at Elon.

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley shares information about COVID-19 policies in place for the start of the academic year.