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August in Pictures

All eyes on August: Welcoming our students (back) to campus

Assistant Dean Of Student Engagement And New Programs Geoff Norbert takes a selfie with a crowd of students
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and New Programs Geoff Norbert takes a selfie with Conn's newest Camels during the first day of Welcome Weekend.

Now arriving: The Class of 2027 

A student with a cane walks high-fives other students in a line.
Three students in the dark looking at a cell phone
Students silhouetted in front of the green house at night.

As they arrived on the sunny summer morning of Aug. 23, the 579 newest Connecticut College students—including 561 first-years, 17 transfers and one RTC student—were greeted by cheering student leaders, colorful signs and a campus eager to welcome the latest herd of Camels in Conn’s 112 years. Read more about Arrival Day 2023. 

Beach balls fly over a crowd of students on the Green during Arrival Day.
Beach balls fly over a crowd of new students gathered for Arrival Day activities on Tempel Green.
A female student rings the gong in Castle Court.
Students take a selfie with the camel mascot in Castle Court.

New students gather in Castle Court before Convocation to pose for pictures and ring the ceremonial gong, a Conn tradition.

A wide shot of students lining up to ring the ceremonial gong in Castle Court.
Students gather in Castle Court before Convocation.

Scenes from Convocation 

Bagpipers at Convocation
Interim President Wong walks with Dean of the Faculty Danielle Egan at Convocation
Students of the Class of 2027 process
Students talking at Convocation
Students walking at Convocation
Students talking at Convocation
A group of international students stands in front of the flags at Convocation.
Students moving into a dorm room
The camel mascot and other helpers welcome new students to campus.
A smiling student carries a box into his dorm.
A student hugging a friend.
Students search for bargains at the Give 'N Go Yard Sale, organized by the Office of Sustainability in the College Center at Crozier Williams.
Students search for bargains at the Give 'N Go Yard Sale, organized by the Office of Sustainability during move-in weekend.
Panoramic shot of the Green with soccer practice on the field and Long Island Sound in the background.

Back in the classroom ... and back on the field 

Women's soccer players warming up on the Green.
Field hockey players push a goal onto the field before practice.
The men's soccer team cheers at a team meeting in Luce Fieldhouse.
Members of the men's soccer team pose for a photo at Media Day.

Fall sports kicked off almost immediately. Visit camelathletics.com for the latest Camel news, scores and schedules.

Members of the men's soccer team pose for a photo at Media Day.
The Camel men’s and women’s soccer teams pose for photos on Media Day Monday, Aug. 28, at Luce Field House.
Male and female students playing club soccer on the Green.
A student skateboards around Tempel Green.
Students launch kayaks into the river at the Waterfront.

Fairly academic 

A first year students talks with a faculty member at the Academic Fair at Welcome Weekend.
A first year students talks with a faculty member at the Academic Fair at Welcome Weekend.

First year students met with members of the faculty to learn about courses and programs of study during the annual Academic Fair.

Frst year students talk with faculty members at the Academic Fair at Welcome Weekend.


September 11, 2023

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