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LVC Welcomes the Class of 2029, Reports Record EnrollmentÌýÌý
Â鶹Æƽâ opened its academic year as 452 first-year students and 49 transfer students moved onto campus, contributing to the largest full-time undergraduate enrollment in the College’s 160-year history. Ìý
With 1,674 total full-time undergraduates now enrolled, LVC sets a record driven by a student retention rate approaching 85 percent. Four hundred sixteen students are enrolled across the College’s graduate-degree programs.Ìý
LVC’s New Students At-a-GlanceÌý
- Geographic reach: Students from 20 statesÌý
- Athletic excellence: 200 student-athletes will compete across 26 teamsÌý
- Creative spirit: 35 first-year and 2 transferÌýstudent musiciansÌýjoin the Pride of The Valley Marching Band (making a total of 130 members)
- Academic breadth: Students will pursue majors spanning health professions, sciences, humanities, social sciences, arts, and business communicationsÌý
“Move-in Day is only second to Commencement among my favorite days of the year,” said President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D. “New and returning students bring with them a sense of opportunity and optimism. Our campus community is a place for students, faculty, and staff to connect and thrive together.”Ìý
MacLaren joined new LVC families for a barbecue lunch in the dining hall and greeted them across campus during Move-in Day. The excitement continues throughout Orientation Weekend with time-honored traditions and new opportunities.
Friday-Sunday HighlightsÌý
- Traditional Opening Convocation ceremonyÌý
- Academic advising sessions with faculty mentorsÌý
- Meet-and-greet with Student Engagement and the Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging in its new suite in the Allan W. Mund College CenterÌý
- Wellness Fair featuring resources for physical and mental healthÌý
- Social events designed to build lasting friendshipsÌý
- Flying Dutchmen Football scrimmage vs. Stevens Tech (Friday, 7 p.m.)Ìý
- Flying Dutchmen Field Hockey scrimmage vs. Millersville (Sunday, 1 p.m.)Ìý
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Looking AheadÌý
Classes begin Monday, August 25, for the fall 2025 term.ÌýÌýÌý
Families of first-year students are invited to return to campus Saturday, Sept. 13, for First-year Family Day. ÌýÌý
