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Syracuse Welcome 2016 in Photos

Monday, August 29, 2016, By Kathleen Haley
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Syracuse Welcome 2016 Home to the Dome

Otto rocks the house during the Home to the Dome event as part of Syracuse Welcome 2016. Photos by Steve Sartori

Welcome new students to Syracuse University! From student move-in to all the fun and activities over the weekend, new students were busy settling into their new home, meeting other students and experiencing some of what the campus has to offer. Here are some highlights of Syracuse Welcome 2016, which is organized by the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs.

Syracuse Welcome 2016 Moving In

New students move in to the residence halls on Wednesday with the help of family members.

Syracuse Welcome 2016 Moving In

Goon Squad members help with moving in for new students.

Syracuse Welcome 2016 Moving In

A family helps a new student unpack during move-in on Wednesday.

 Michele Wheatly Provost with Students

Michele Wheatly, vice chancellor and provost, greets new students during move-in.

People processing

Faculty and members of the administration enter the Dome during the academic procession for the New Student Convocation.

Students standing together

New students stand together during the New Student Convocation Thursday in the Dome.

Students cheering in stands

New students cheer during the Home to the Dome event.

Students on football field

Students form their class year during the Home to the Dome event.

students playing golf

Students enjoy a game of miniature golf during Orange Blast.

students dancing

The Black Reign Step Team performs during the Citrus in the City event on Saturday.

Chancellor with students

Chancellor Kent Syverud joins students during the Citrus in the City event.

Syracuse Welcome 2016 Citrus in the City

The Marching Band performs during the Citrus in the City event.

Students cheering

Students celebrate during the Citrus in the City event.

Syracuse Welcome 2016 Orange After Dark Kickoff

Orientation leaders play games with new students during the Orange After Dark event Saturday.

New students playing games

New students enjoy some game time during the Orange After Dark event.

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