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Upperclassman cheer and greet incoming freshman before moving their gear to their rooms.

One combatant take a moment to revel in soaking a friend during the 20,000 water balloon fight.

"You may start when the beat of the song drops." Hundreds of students waited at the ready for that bass line and rushed the field containing 20,000 water balloons. By the end no one was dry but it was a memorable way to start the first week of the semester.

Carver College of Medicine first-year medical students receive their white coats during the White Coat Ceremony at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. 

A young boy is excited at the opportunity to have a snake curled around him during a summer camp where students are taught how to classify animals and plants.

A young boy snuggles a rescued raccoon kit during a summer camp where students are taught scientific processes to investigate the living world around them.

UNCW's mascot, Sammy C. Hawk gets lost in a sea of teal during the Class of 2028 Freshman Convocation on August 18, 2024.

A student helps during weekend move-in.

A new student checks in during move-in weekend.

A new student and family push a cart during Day 2 of  move-in on Friday, August 16, 2024