Photo gallery: A spirited move-in day for the newest Spartans
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF
This weekend marked a milestone for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Class of 2029: move-in day. Hundreds of first-year and transfer students hauled suitcases, boxes, and bins into their new campus homes—greeted by orientation leaders, Spartie, and other volunteers who offered smiles, directions, and much-needed muscle.

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student poses with family in their dorm room during move-in on Aug. 17.

Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student move-in helpers carry an organization cube to a new student's room.

President Eric W. Kaler and his dog, Lulu, as well as Provost Joy K. Ward and Vice President for Student Affairs Travis T. Apgar pose with orientation leaders during move-in day.

Three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student move-in helpers stop for a photo during move-in on August. 17.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students and their families play pool on campus during move-in on Aug. 17.

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø move-in volunteer driving a cart with water stops to smile for a photo.

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student and their family member smile for a photo during move-in on Aug. 17.

Four ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø move-in volunteers pose for a group photo.

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student poses with a family member during move-in on Aug. 17.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students smile with a "PROUD TO BE ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø" picture frame during move-in on Aug. 17.
Now, those new students are fully immersed in Discover Week—a seven-day orientation program (Aug. 17–24) to help them settle in and connect with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community.
Throughout the week, they’ll:
- Meet their orientation leaders, faculty advisors, and residence hall peers
- Explore campus resources, support services, and student organizations
- Serve and explore Cleveland through service projects and outings as part of Discover CLE.
Today (Aug. 18) at 4 p.m., the Class of 2029 will gather in Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center for University Welcome before enjoying evening events such as the New Student BBQ and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Tradition on DiSanto Field.
See the full Discover Week schedule, check out Parent and Family Orientation highlights, and download the 2025 Discover Week PDF for a complete list of events.
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