Move-in Day 2023 | Occidental College

On the heels of Tropical Storm Hilary, Occidental College extended a sunny and dry welcome to members of the Class of 2027 and their families as they arrived on campus.

Led by the ever-energetic O-Team, student and staff volunteers were on hand on August 21 to help the newest cohort of first-years and transfer students settle in on campus. Families and Oxy staff members helped students move into their rooms and roommates met each other in person for the first time. Students also met with their Resident Advisers at the residence halls. A full schedule of events took place, including the "Welcome to Oxy! A Community Celebration" event at Rush Gymnasium.

Experience the day's spirit of excitement through the slideshow below!

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Members of the O-Team stir up a sense of school spirit as students arrive on campus August 21.

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An O-Team member high-fives a first-year student as he and his mother walk down the sidewalk near the Johnson Student Center.

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Students and parents check in upon arriving on campus.

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Students and parents approaching Pauley Hall with their belongings.

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A student unloads her belongings from the car, including a bright blue bike.

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A first-year pushes his suitcase toward his new home in the campus residence halls.

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A first-year student smiles as she pulls her suitcases toward Chilcott Hall.

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President Harry J. Elam Jr. (second from right) talks with Oxy parents. Both he and his wife, Dr. Michele Elam, were on hand to help students move into their residence halls.

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A family of four embraces in one of the rooms in Braun Hall.

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Two new roommates unload their belongings in their room in Pauley Hall.

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The families of two new roommates stand together in Chilcott Hall.

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Parents file out of an Orientation event in Thorne Hall.

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The O-Team hypes up students in Rush Gymnasium at the Welcome to Oxy community celebration.

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Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) President Alexander Patent speaks to his fellow students.

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President Harry J. Elam, Jr. addresses the community at the Welcome to Oxy community celebration.

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A student and her parents enjoying the community celebration event.

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Photos by Marc Campos.