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Class of 2022

Welcome to Duke

By Duke University

August 21^st, 2018

Orientation Week

They’re finally here! The Class of 2022 arrives on campus and our lenses are out there capturing all the first-week fun. We’re excited to meet the newest members of the Duke community and we look forward to seeing all they will accomplish during their time here at Duke.

MOVE-IN

“I always consider the first-year move in day the most exciting and most important day of the year. The second most important ... is commencement. Some people think of it in reverse but I think move-in day is something that is memorable.”

- Larry Moneta, Vice President for Student Affairs, on the 50th anniversary of his own first-year move-in day and the last one of his career at Duke

“Just have fun. You only have one first day ever and it’s unforgettable. So just hang out with your friends, have a good time, don't forget to say bye to your parents and really just have a great day.”

- Jesse Lowey, First-Year Advisory Counselor, Duke Class of 2021

It’s early but the First-Year Advisory Counselors are pumped and ready to go.

Families start arriving and are directed through a carefully choreographed move-in process.

FACs grab everything from the car and move it up to new student’s room.

They can unpack a car in as little as 15 seconds.

Father Mike Martin of the Duke Catholic Center hands out water to anyone that needs it.

A constant stream of FACs carry student’s thing inside and hustle back out to grab more.

President Price and Dr. Bennett get in on the action and help unload cars.

Dr. Bennett and the FACs celebrate a busy morning.

Take a dance break with Dean Ashby before unpacking.

“I’m pretty excited. This is the first time I’ve been in a completely different state from my parents. So it’s a super new experience and I’m sure I’ll learn a lot.”

- Sunrita Gupta, Class of 2022

FACs carry everything right up to the students’ rooms.

Students and their families unpack and get setup while the FACs continue to unpack more cars.

Students work on getting setup in their new home.

Students get settled in and start unpacking, with a little help from family.

Roommates are always there to help with those large bags.

Roomates share a laugh while figuring out where to put a tapestry in their room.

“We are excited and sad at the same time.”

“We want him to be himself, succeed and have the time of his life.”

- Parents of a first-year student

Opening Night

On the first night in their new home, the Class of 2022 gathers to be welcomed by students, faculty and staff.

“My word of advice to students is to relax, take a deep breath and recognize that you are going to have to work hard. That's what it's all about. But you're here because you belong here. You belong in the Class of 2022.”

- Sue Wasiolek, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students (aka Dean Sue)

Members of the Class of 2022 wait for the show to begin.

Students with light up Blue Devil horns fill the stands.

Students watch the show as students, faculty and staff welcome them to the Duke community.

First-years pose for a picture with their Blue Devil horns.

Students with Blue Devil horns enjoying their first night at Duke.

Convocation

President Vincent E. Price welcomes the Class of 2022 to a new academic year on the floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The stadium is full following the procession and everyone stands ready for the Opening Convocation.

Members of the Class of 2022 sing Duke’s Alma Mater.

“It’s not really about you. At least, not about you alone. Our measure in life will largely be what we are able to do together.”

- President Vincent E. Price

CLASS PHOTO

1,753 students. 74 countries. 46 states. 1 big family photo. Relive the moment as Duke University's Class of 2022 experiences one of their first campus traditions: the class photo.

Students file in to fill the “2022” on the East Campus lawn.

First-years pose for the camera while waiting for all the numbers to fill in.

Students got to know their neighbors while packed in formation.

First-year football players react to a callout from Coach Cutcliffe on the mic.

First-years leap into the air for the jump-shot.

Members of the Class of 2022 lined up in formation and ready for the class photo.

More first-years in the air for the jump-shot.

Students filled the second “2” and are starting to fill the “0”

Making some final adjustments with all the students in place.

“I’ve never done anything like this before, so it’s a new experience. Duke is all about new experiences.”

- Victoria, Class of 2022

The Class of 2022 gets ready for their photo.

Everyone smiling as the countdown begins.

Students relax after the flash goes off.

The Class of 2022 smiles for their photo.

Closing Speaker

Students listen to the inspirational words of Lawyer, Politician and Author, Wendy Davis as they prepare to embark on their journey at Duke.

Wendy Davis speaks from the podium in Duke Chapel.

Students listen attentively to her message.

The Class of 2022 filling the row of Duke Chapel for the closing speaker.

The audience listens to Wendy Davis inspiring words.

First Art Night at the Nasher

The Arts are woven into everything at Duke—and sometimes they are neon. On the final night of Orientation Week, the new students enjoy a night of fun and an early look at the latest exhibition at Duke’s Nasher Museum of Art, People Get Ready: Building a Contemporary Collection.

Students walking outside the Nasher Museum of Art at night.

Students check-in with someone in a fox costume.

Students posing for a photo with some amazing props—including blow-up guitars, emoji and various hats.

Students admiring a sculpture away from all the neon.

Another group poses with for a shot with viking horns and emoji.

A large group of students poses for a photo in front of a Odili Donald Odita mural.

Decked out in glow-necklaces, it’s time to have some fun.

Students cheer on others on the dance floor.

The Class of 2022 dances the night away inside an art museum.

Students have a blast dancing with new friends.

Everyone gets into dancing with their glow necklaces and neon fanny packs.

Class of 2022

Welcome to Duke

Produced by Duke University Communications with special thanks to everyone that helps create this warm, welcoming and inspiring experience for new students and their families.