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’Cane Kickoff 2023

Welcome to the U

By University of Miami

August 15^th, 2023

An abundance of fresh faces are making their way to the University of Miami this week as students and their families attend the new student orientation, also known as ’Cane Kickoff.

Hosted by the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement with participation from partners across the campus, the program takes place from Monday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 20, and will support 2,700 students as they transition into the U.

Activities begin at the Lakeside Village, which serves as the centralized location for new students to check in and receive their ’Cane Card, or university identification card. From there, they proceed to their new home away from home.

Making this process easier for students, Housing and Residential Life continues its partnership with University and Student Services to use Cruise Ship Move-In—a service that brings residential students’ belongings from their cars directly to their rooms.

The week features a jam-packed lineup of events including informative sessions that will help students develop a sense of belonging and learn more about the various campus resources available to help them succeed.

'Canes Kick Off 2023 Recap Video

Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023

President's Celebration for New Students

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

ToppelFest

Nightcrawler at Outdoor Adventures

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023

'Cane Kickoff Live

Wellness and Recreation house Party and Club Sport Expo

Photos by Isabella Jimenez/The Department of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement

Canes Got Talent

Photos by Isabella Jimenez/The Department of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023

“You worked hard to get here, and we are glad you chose the U.”

—President Julio Frenk

GLOW NICE TO MEET YOU

“I feel good and excited for what’s ahead. I’m not nervous at all.”

Students and Families Welcome Brunch at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023

Monday, Aug. 14, 2023

“THE CRUISE SHIP MOVE IN WAS GREAT, SO EASY AND CONVENIENT.”

—Sal Raspante, a dad from New York who accompanied his daughter

Seventh-floor residential advisors in the Mahoney Residential College greeted their new students.

Footnotes

Photography, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Additional photos by Matthew Rembold. Videos by Franco LaTona, David Paula, and Matthew Rembold.

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Photography, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Additional photos by Matthew Rembold. Videos by Franco LaTona, David Paula, and Matthew Rembold.

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