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Harvard College students smile while holding "Welcome to Harvard" signs to welcome the incoming class on move-in day.

Welcoming The Class of 2029

Harvard College welcomed the Class of 2029 through various events ahead of the 2025 Fall Semester: Move-In Day, Crimson Kickoff, and Convocation.
September 8, 2025
2029 Class Photo
2029 Harvard College Class Photo

Move-In Day

Over 1600 first-year students moved into their new home in Harvard Yard, greeted by smiling staff, faculty, and fellow students eager to welcome them to the Harvard community. 

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  • A crowd of upperclassman wearing matching white shirts cheer with a "Welcome to Harvard" sign outside of Harvard gate. Welcome Home to Harvard, Class of 2029! Photo by @fotobuddy.
  • A Harvard student smiles at a car and helps the passengers with directions while entering Harvard Yard on move-in day. A beautiful morning to arrive at Harvard Yard and move in. Photo by @fotobuddy.
  • A first-year female student smiles alongside her mother while at the check-in table. A first-year student eagerly picked up her Orientation materials. Photo by @fotobuddy.
  • A first-year female student smiles while carrying her move-in boxes and going through a welcome tunnel made up of upperclassman students. Carrying boxes is more fun if you get to carry them through a student tunnel. Photo by @fotobuddy.
  • A student from the Class of 2029 checks in at the registration table during move-in day. Made the move-in lists, and checked them twice. Photo by @fotobuddy.
  • A group of female students smile and talk to each other outside one of the Harvard residence halls. Students took a quiet moment outside to connect amist a bustling move-in day. Photo by @fotobuddy.

    Crimson Kickoff 

    Starting the day with an exciting pep rally, the first-year students were sorted into teams based on their residential neighborhoods. Full of school spirit, they then took to the Athletics facilities for a fun day of friendly competition and bonding.

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    • Aerial view of the crowd during Crimson Kickoff 2025. The calm before the Crimson Kickoff, where students eagerly waited for the pep rally to begin. Photo by @fotobuddy.
    • Class of 2029 students gather on a picnic blanket after Crimson Kickoff. Picnic buddies had a bite to eat on the lawn together before the Crimson Kickoff games began. Photo by @fotobuddy.
    • Class of 2029 students pose with their backs facing the camera, showing their various class shirts. The Class of 2029 has each other's backs. Photo by @fotobuddy.
    • Members of the Class of 2029 celebrate with a group photo after Crimson Kickoff. Oak, Elm, and Crimson, oh my! Photo by @fotobuddy.
    • Members of the Harvard College Class of 2029 smile for a photo together. No rivalry here - it was all fun and smiles during the Crimson Kickoff festivites. Photo by @fotobuddy.
    • Members of the Class of 2029 run around the Harvard Athletics football field during a Crimson Kickoff class game. Photo by @fotobuddy. First-years blew off some steam together during a Crimson Kickoff game. Photo by @fotobuddy.

      Convocation 

      As a beloved Harvard tradition, Convocation ceremoniously inducts the incoming class and marks the beginning of each student's Harvard journey. "By choosing to come to Harvard, you will be the future leaders," the new Danoff Dean of Harvard College, David Deming, addressed the class. 

      "I believe that you will be a class of creators, builders, and dreamers. Be fearless, and embrace the future."

      Photobook

      • A young woman smiles cheers with delight with her hands in the air during the Convocation ceremony. Cheers for the Class of 2029! Photo by Adam Parshall.
      • Three first-year students of the Class of 2029 smile widely next to each other and clap during the Convocation ceremony. First-years couldn't help but smile during the Convocation ceremony. Photo by Adam Parshall.
      • The Harvard University Band performing onstage during Convocation dressed in white and red suit jackets. The Harvard University Band strikes the right chord during their Convocation performance. Photo by Adam Parshall.
      • A wide shot of Convocation's stage and seating during the ceremony, located in front of Widener Library. Widener Library served as the perfect Convocation backdrop. Photo by Adam Parshall.
      • Dean Deming speaking at Convocation Dressed in his Harvard regalia, Danoff Dean of Harvard College, David Deming, delivered a speech to the Class of 2029 at Convocation. Photo by Adam Parshall.
      • A man takes a photo of four male students of the Class of 2029 smiling for a photo together while holding a large green sign with the word "Holworthy" on it in white letters. New members of first-year residence Holworthy Hall proudly show off their hall flag. Photo by Adam Parshall.

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