On Aug. 26, the largest and most diverse class in the history of Elon University moved into their new home. OLs, O-team members and others in the Elon community were on hand to help incoming freshmen and their parents through the hot, humid Friday.

Check out our Facebook photo album for photos from the day.

   

Tour the four major neighborhoods of #ElonMoveIn 2016 through the eyes of Elon News Network:

   

Colonnades

Freshman Kaitlin Sicari (left), from New York, helps her roommate, freshman Kaila Loera (right), from Charlotte, set up a shelf in Colonnades. Photo by Diego Pineda.

   

Giant yellow letters and smiling OLs greeted incoming students as they moved into Colonnades Neighborhood. Students from across the country brought siblings and parents to help set up their new rooms.

Danieley

Sophomore RA Courney Thompson checks students into their new rooms in Danieley Neighborhood. Photo by Diego Pineda. 

   

J. Earl Danieley wasn't at move-in in Danieley Neighborhood this year. While incoming freshmen and returning students alike missed the opportunity to chat and snap a photo with the historic former president of Elon College, that didn't stop the OLs, O-team members and new Elon families from enjoying the move to Danieley Neighborhood.

Global

Orientation Leader Emma Ott gets a picture with President Leo Lambert. Photo by Ashley King.

   

In Global, President Leo Lambert raved about the excitement of the day, freshman Katie Denby discussed her move-in emotions, and senior Cam Ciesielski discussed how move-in was going for the New Student Orientation staff.

Historic

(From left to right) Emily Hughes, Jessie Green and Sopheap Luon carry bins and bedding into Brannock Residence Hall. Green, from Sudberry, Massachusetts, is excited to meet new people at Elon. Photo by Stephanie Hays.

   

Incoming students were impressed with the efficiency of the OLs and O-team members who helped them move in to their new rooms.

   

Renovations to Sloan surprised incoming and returning students. Over the summer, the university replaced everything from the countertops to the hallway lights, to the delight of incoming residents.

Live on the scene with Snapchat

Senior Reporter Paige Pauroso took over Elon News Network's snapchat today to cover all things #ElonMoveIn. She talked to upperclassmen about their advice to freshman and what freshman are most excited about. Make sure to check it out to see the latest dorm decorating trends and an awesome way to store snacks. (We wanted to move in.) Follow ElonNewsNetwork on snapchat for more snaps throughout the year!