Welcome home, Hawks

New students settle into campus life with move-in activities and warm welcome from the UND community

UND has welcomed its newest Fighting Hawks to campus! From hauling boxes into residence halls to making new connections during Welcome Weekend and finding their way to class on the first day, UND’s newest students packed plenty into their first few days on campus. Take a look back at the sights, sounds and moments that marked the start of a new academic year in these photos and videos from Move-In Day, Welcome Weekend and the first day of classes.

Experience Welcome Weekend 2026 in photos and video

VIDEO: UND Move-in day, mic’d up

VIDEO: Move-in in 30 seconds

VIDEO: First day of school photos at UND

VIDEO: First day of classes