Freshmen begin college experience at Waynesburg
Waynesburg University’s 2015-16 academic school year began Thursday with the university’s annual matriculation ceremony. President Douglas G. Lee and other university leaders welcomed the freshman class during a ceremony in Roberts Chapel.
“We are an institution committed to educating students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so that they might faithfully transform their communities and the world,” Lee said.
“Essential to this task is perseverance. In the words of former Waynesburg President A.B. Miller, ‘The great work of turning a life to good account cannot be accomplished by dreaming, by hoping, not even by solemn resolution but by earnest, laborious, persevering effort.'”
Matriculation marks the beginning of an eventful weekend to introduce freshmen to Waynesburg University.
The incoming class will meet with faculty, participate in activities that allow them to meet other new students and attend numerous informational meetings.
The university welcomed more than 400 students.
More than $4 million in institutional-sponsored scholarships and grants have been awarded to the incoming class.
Jessica Sumpter, director of admissions, said the admissions office staff and campus community is excited to welcome the many students whom they aided in the college search and selection process.
“We are excited for the students to finally be able to experience all that Waynesburg University has to offer,” Sumpter said. “We could not be more thrilled that the incoming students have chosen to come to Waynesburg University.”
Freshmen moved into their residence halls Thursday. Upperclassmen will move into residence halls Sunday and classes will begin Monday.