New Student Orientation

Elon University is welcoming a new class of students on Friday, Aug. 22. With the incoming students, Elon will now have representation from all 50 states.

Blair Berenson '28 is the recipient of Elon's highest academic award, but he's not just an accomplished student. He's an Eagle Scout, Hebrew School teacher, Spanish translator and magician.

Move-In Day 2024 at Elon University on Aug. 23 featured support from 170 staff and faculty volunteers, over 100 Orientation Student Leaders, over 100 Residence Life Student Leaders, all fall student-athletes and their coaches and an additional 174 student volunteers.

The Feature Phoenix series is back and ready to welcome new, transfer and returning students for the upcoming school year.

The Class of 2028 and transfer students committed to Elon’s Honor Code during the Call to Honor ceremony on Aug. 26 in Alumni Gym.

Nearly 1,700 new students including the Class of 2028 and transfer students, gathered Under the Oaks on Aug. 24 for New Student Convocation – the beginning of their Elon journey.

More than 1,600 first year students and over 70 transfer students arrived to Elon University on Aug. 23 excited for new experiences in their new home.

New Student & Transition Programs seeks the next cohort of Orientation Leaders to welcome the newest students to Elon in August!

New Student Orientation thrives thanks to the remarkable contributions of our student leaders. These dedicated individuals volunteer their time to ensure a welcoming, informative and engaging experience for first-year and transfer students.

Learn more about the Elon Class of 2028, the most diverse in the university’s history, and look at what’s ahead for Move-In Day and New Student Orientation.