Pomona College hosted a day of activities for incoming freshmen and their families on Saturday, August 17. Events for 460 new students began with move in at 8 a.m. followed by a vaccination clinic at 9 at The Claremont Colleges Student Health Services building. After, informational sessions for parents and students were held ahead of an ice cream social and the annual “through the gates” ceremony, a longstanding tradition.

Pomona and the other Claremont Colleges begin classes Monday, August 26.

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Pomona College freshmen high-five orientation leaders during their August 17 orientation. Photo/courtesy of Pomona College

A family embraces during freshmen move-in day at Pomona College on August 17. Photo/courtesy of Pomona College