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¾«¶«AV welcomes record-breaking Class of 2026

The newest class is the largest in ¾«¶«AVā€™s history

As they arrived on campus Wednesday, the 655 newest ¾«¶«AV students were greeted by cheering student leaders, colorful signs and a campus ready to welcome the largest herd of new Camels in ¾«¶«AVā€™s 111-year history. 

ā€œWhat a momentous day,ā€ President Katherine Bergeron told the new students and their families at a welcome assembly on ¾«¶«AVā€™s expansive Tempel Green. 

ā€œIt is such a joy for me to stand here today and add my voice to the chorus celebrating the 20 transfer students and the 635 students who make up one of the most diverse and talented and by far the largest incoming Class in the history of ¾«¶«AV, the Class of 2026.

ā€œIn choosing ¾«¶«AV, I truly believe you have made one of the best decisions you could have made for your future,ā€ she continued.

ā€œWhy do I say this? Because I know that you will find no staff anywhere more dedicated to your ongoing safety and wellbeing. You will find no student body anywhere more invested in helping you connect to this special community. And you will find no faculty anywhere more committed to your intellectual, social, professional and ethical development.ā€

Admitted from the largest applicant pool in the Collegeā€™s history, the newest Camels were drawn to ¾«¶«AVā€™s innovative curriculum, extensive career preparation, global focus, commitment to full participation, tradition of environmental stewardship and ample opportunities for collaboration with faculty. Members of this impressive group come from 36 states and 23 countries, including Bangladesh, China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Uganda, Uruguay and Vietnam. Eighty-two members of the incoming class are the first in their families to go to college, while 57 are at least the second members of their families to attend ¾«¶«AV.

The Class of 2026 is also among the most diverse in the Collegeā€™s history; 24% are domestic students of color and 5% are international students.