August 24, 2025

Lafayette College welcomes the Class of 2029

Photographs and a video document moments from Move-in, Orientation, and Convocation as Lafayette College welcomes the Class of 2029.

For more photos, please view the Flickr album.

Video by Olivia Giralico and JaQuan Alston; Photos by JaQuan Alston, April Gamiz, Michael Kubel, and Rick Smith

Move-in moments

Students carry duffle backs into residence halls at Lafayette College.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student picks up their tshirt from a large table.
Students pick up t-shirts during Move-in weekend.
A student high fives Roary, Lafayette College's mascot.
The best high fives come from Roary.
Students wave maroon and white pom poms.
While the morning brought rain, nothing can dampen a LEO's spirit!
President Nicole Hurd and Bill Hurd give water bottles to families arriving during Move-In weekend.
President Nicole Hurd and Bill Hurd greet families during Move-in weekend.
President Nicole Hurd and Sarah Moschenross give out water bottles.
President Nicole Hurd and Sarah Moschenross, vice president for student life, greet families during Move-in weekend.
President Nicole Hurd smile as a parent arrives in their vehicle.
President Nicole Hurd greets families during Move-in weekend.
Students in matching Welcome Home t-shirts make leopard claws with their hands.
LEOs demonstrate their Pard Pride during Move-in weekend.
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Welcome home, Leopards.
A Welcome Home sign hangs on Farinon College Center, as a student and family member walk into the building
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A family walks away from the new student move-in registration
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A conductor leads a band.
Lafayette College's band performs.
Students play the saxophone during move-in weekend at Lafayette College.
Lafayette College's band performs.
A student gathers clothes on hangers from the inside of a vehicle.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Two students carry boxes and water bottles into a residence hall at Lafayette College.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Students carry a large piece of furniture into a residence hall at Lafayette College.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student walks next to their family member, who carries a box.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Students smile with their family members, all sharing an umbrella.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Students wheel cardboard boxes across campus.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student smiles with their family member, giving the peace sign.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Students from the Lafayette College Volleyball team smile.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student wearing a Welcome Home tshirt smiles with a megaphone.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student gathers cardboard boxes during Green Move-in
Green Move-in underway!
Staff help gather cardboard during Green move-in
Green Move-in underway!
An incoming student in Lafayette College's Class of 2025 smiles with a family member
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Two students smile as they carry in pillows and containers.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
Two students carry a refrigerator through campus.
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.
A student and their family member (who is wearing a Lafayette Mom t-shirt) smile
Move-in for first year students took place on Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025, at Lafayette College.

Convocation and families

Faculty process during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Faculty process during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Rev. Dr. Alexandra M. Hendrickson speaks at a podium during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Rev. Dr. Alexandra M. Hendrickson speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
LEOs clapping and cheering on Lafayette College's Quad.
LEOs cheer during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Isabella Crapanzano '26 sings from a podium on stage.
Isabella Crapanzano '26 sings Lafayette College's Alma Mater during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Shiloh Hay '29 and Addison Ford '29 hold the class flag on stage during Convocation.
Shiloh Hay '29 and Addison Ford '29 hold the class flag.
Kristin Chisesi '99, chair of the North East Alumni Council, speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Kristin Chisesi '99, chair of the Northeast Alumni Council, speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Alex Brown speaks at a podium during Convocation.
Alex Brown '26, student government president, speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
President Nicole Hurd hugs a student on stage during Convocation
President Nicole Hurd hugs Alex Brown '26, student government president, during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
A crowd watches the stage in front of Pardee Hall during Lafayette College's convocation
Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21
Students clap during Lafayette College's convocation.
Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21
The crowd of students during Lafayette College's Convocation
Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21
Provost Laura McGrane speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Provost Laura McGrane speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Rabbi Alex Malanych speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Rabbi Alex Malanych speaks during Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21.
Students hold up Lafayette College fans during Convocation
Lafayette College's Convocation on Thurs., Aug. 21
A family smiles during Lafayette College's fall 2025 move-in and orientation
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
A family smiles during Lafayette College's fall 2025 move-in and orientation
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
A family smiles during Lafayette College's fall 2025 move-in and orientation
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
Family members hug during Lafayette College's move in weekend.
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend
A family smiles during Lafayette College's fall 2025 move-in and orientation
Lafayette College's Fall 2025 Move-in weekend

Orientation activities

Students sit in a circle on the grass of Lafayette College's Quad, in front of Skillman Library.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students sit in a circle on the grass of Lafayette College's Quad.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students participate in outdoor games with their LEOS.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students hold up signs with their names on Lafayette College's Quad.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students sit in a circle on the grass of Lafayette College's Quad.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students participate in outdoor games with their LEOS.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students participate in outdoor games with their LEOS.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Students sit in a circle on the grass of Lafayette College's Quad.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Two students hug each other on Lafayette College's Quad.
Meet Your LEO during Orientation Weekend
Families chat around a maroon table
The Family and Friends Reception at the President's House
The President's House
The Family and Friends Reception at the President's House
A family speaks to President Nicole Hurd.
The Family and Friends Reception at the President's House
Families chat around a maroon table
The Family and Friends Reception at the President's House
Families chat around a maroon table
The Family and Friends Reception at the President's House
President Nicole Hurd speaks to a family at the Family and Friends Reception at the President's House.
President Nicole Hurd at the Family and Friends Reception at the President's House.
Students make their own flower arrangements.
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
Students make their own flower arrangements.
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
Students play lawn games in front of a tent on Lafayette College's Quad.
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
Two mini horses on Lafayette College's Quad.
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
Students do yoga inside of a tent on Lafayette College's Quad
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
A student tosses a frisbee in front of Pardee Hall
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
Students play lawn games in front of Pardee Hall.
Pard Pause during Orientation Weekend
President Nicole Hurd and Bill Hurd with students at the Easton Famers' Market
Exploring Easton: Farmer’s Market and Downtown
President Nicole Hurd speaks to students at the Easton Farmers' Market.
Exploring Easton: Farmer’s Market and Downtown
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