Campus will come alive with the arrival of 1,704 freshmen and 22 transfer students and their families on "move-in day" for the Class of 2012.
President John Hennessy will welcome the new students and their families at the 118th Opening Convocation Ceremony, which will take place from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in the Inner Quad Courtyard. The audience also will hear from John Bravman, vice provost for undergraduate education; Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid; and Jonny Dorsey, president of the Associated Students of Stanford University.