Conn welcomes Class of 2030

As they arrived on a picture-perfect August morning, Connecticut College’s 422 new students—including 401 first-years and 21 transfers—were greeted by cheering student leaders, colorful signs and a campus community eager to welcome the newest herd of Camels in Conn’s 115-year history.

The cohort was drawn to the College’s innovative curriculum, extensive career preparation, global focus, strong athletics, tradition of environmental stewardship and vibrant campus community. Members hail from 31 states, including Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon, Utah and Oklahoma, and 11 countries, including Afghanistan, Austria, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Ghana, Pakistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The Class of 2030 is also among the most diverse in the College’s history; 25% are domestic students of color and 13% are first-generation college students.

The first task for many on Arrival Day was to move into one of Conn’s 21 residence houses (students participating in one of the College’s three pre-orientation programs got a head start on the move-in process, arriving earlier in the week). In the afternoon, the newest Camels gathered in the Crozier-Williams student center for a New Student Welcome, during which Associate Dean of Campus Life Geoff Norbert and Dean of First-Year Students Emily Morash provided an overview of the orientation program and offered tips for success and words of encouragement.

“You are starting what I hope will be the best four years. They are going to be a ton of fun. You’re going to make great friends. You’re going to find your passion academically. You’re going to get connected to things you didn’t know. You are going to have tons of opportunities. This is just the start of your Conn journey,” Norbert told the new students.