Orientation 2024 Part 1
![International students in Scott Outdoor Amphitheater.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240826_intl_a.jpg.webp?itok=3aBwbAxx)
International students arrived to campus on August 22-23.
![Two international students sit in Sharples Commons](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240823_intl_118.jpg.webp?itok=nkUfq2Xi)
International students arrived to campus on August 22-23.
![Students walk toward Parrish Hall adorned with banners that say "Welcome New Students"](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_k.jpg.webp?itok=gA3grzaD)
Students from the Class of 2028 moved in to their dorms on Tuesday, August 27.
![Chalk writing on pavement directs students to Swarthmore campus dorms](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_122.jpg.webp?itok=zRC7yiQl)
Students from the Class of 2028 moved in to their dorms on Tuesday, August 27.
![Students carry items during move-in day](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_a.jpg.webp?itok=f7CY1XJf)
Students from the Class of 2028 moved in to their dorms on Tuesday, August 27.
![Two students pose with Phineas the Phoenix](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_128.jpg.webp?itok=59YgK0Ow)
Phineas the Phoenix helped students from the Class of 2028 during Move-In Day.
![Student drags two suitcases toward dorm on move-in day](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_133.jpg.webp?itok=to5aRHhd)
Students from the Class of 2028 moved in to their dorms on Tuesday, August 27.
![Student carries large crate into dorm during move-in day](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_move_l.jpg.webp?itok=ayT-_64q)
Students from the Class of 2028 moved in to their dorms on Tuesday, August 27.
![Student sits at table with parents](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_147.JPG.webp?itok=voZBal0m)
Spanish reception during move in for Class of 2028.
![Parents and students attend FLI orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_168.jpg.webp?itok=d1l0_BSc)
Reception for First-Gen/Low-Income (FLI) students and their parents!!
![Students at orientation at Black Cultural Center](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_188.jpg.webp?itok=GAcv1J_l)
Black Cultural Center (BCC) reception during orientation for the Class of 2028.
![Students and parents sit in outdoor amphitheater](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_230.jpg.webp?itok=ABluYBWk)
Students and parents gathered in the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater.
![Class of 2028 students gather on grass during orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_215.jpg.webp?itok=FiWMSWOS)
![Class of 2028 students talk during orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_224.jpg.webp?itok=vTBNpQQ7)
![Class of 2028 students talk during orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_226.jpg.webp?itok=A6oTrzy8)
![Parents and students walk down Magill walk](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_236.jpg.webp?itok=TMHAsV3O)
![Students in LPAC during orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240827_orientation_242.jpg.webp?itok=ynAd9Ox7)
The Class of 2028 gathered in the Lang Performing Arts Center (LPAC) for their official welcome to campus.
![Karen Henry at podium](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240828_orientation_246.jpg.webp?itok=3rxRlj5t)
Dean of First Year Students Karen Henry '87 spoke at the First Community Gathering in LPAC.
![Student speaker at podium during orientation event](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240828_orientation_256.jpg.webp?itok=QrAv6RXR)
Student Speaker Aaron Thammavongxay '25 at First Community Gathering
![Speaker at podium during orientation event](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240828_orientation_258.jpg.webp?itok=OSKiO8N7)
Assistant Professor of Theater Isaiah Wooden spoke at the First Community Gathering.
![Students posed with potted plants](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240829_advising_l1009065.jpg.webp?itok=sShj3AzS)
Members of the Class of 2028 received free plants from the Scott Arboretum, a time-honored tradition for incoming Swatties.
![Students receive plants at arboretum giveaway](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/August%2029%202024%20First%20Year%20Plant%20Giveaway-16.jpg.webp?itok=WRyfE8Kq)
![Students climb up steps. Taped to the steps are white pieces of paper that say "Asian Studies", "Philosophy" and other subjects.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240829_advising_l1008913.jpg.webp?itok=-9ZrYPRP)
Representatives from all academic departments and programs helped assist incoming students with course selection at the academic advising fair.
![Professor speaks with student during academic advising fair](/sites/default/files/styles/image_slider/public/assets/images/news-events/240829_advising_l1008726.JPG.webp?itok=xKahTcoP)