Students from nearly all regions of the world made their transition into the Hurricanes family last week. With a jam-packed schedule of events, ’Cane Kickoff celebrated and welcomed new students as they made their transition into college—some for the first time, and others as transfers. And many were accompanied by family members as they moved in on campus.
That transition was made easier thanks to a week of programming designed and hosted by the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement. The mandatory program aids news students in their transition to the University by giving them a plethora of information, letting them know how to access that information, helping them to feel comfortable on campus, and teaching them some of the traditions at the U.
Now that fall 2022 classes have started, take a look back at the excitement of ’Cane Kickoff orientation week.
Orientation student staff members pose with President Julio Frenk, center; Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs, far right; and Sebastian the Ibis during check-in at the Lakeside Village Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Aleca Dominguez and her father, Rafil, throw up “the U” after checking in for ’Cane Kickoff at the Lakeside Village Expo on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Students pose for a group photo on the U Statue on Tuesday, Aug. 16, ahead of ’Cane Kickoff festivities.
Accompanied by family members, students pick up their gameday T-shirts provided by the Department of Student Activities and Student Organizations on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Roommates Clara Foulon, left, and Megan Green greet each other at Mahoney Residential College on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The pair connected online and then finally got to meet in person for the first time.
Ava Prinzo poses with Sebastian the Ibis during her move into Mahoney Residential College on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Prinzo arrived from New Jersey with her parents, ready to begin her college journey.
Thousands of students, their family members, and faculty and staff members filled the Watsco Center on Wednesday, Aug. 17 during the festive ’Canes Take Flight event. The affair included speakers from across the University, each of whom offered words of encouragement to the incoming Hurricanes.
During the ’Canes Take Flight program, Orientation leader Mark Fernandez and Sebastian the Ibis jump for joy.
Members of Hurricane Bhangra, the University of Miami’s Bhangra dance team, perform a welcome routine.
To introduce ethnically diverse students to the University’s rich cultural life, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) hosted dozens at the pre-orientation program, Horizons, on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in the Shalala Student Center Ballrooms. There, they had the opportunity to meet their peers, as well as faculty and staff members, while learning more about campus life and the resources available to them through MSA. Photo: Tatiana Alvarado/Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement
Ryan C. Holmes, right, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, chats with junior Niles Niseem during ’Cane Kickoff LIVE on Thursday, Aug. 18. The event, styled after a television talk show, invited several administrators from various University units to discuss campus policies, resources, and experiences available to all students. Photo: Tatiana Alvarado/Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement
All students were invited to President Julio Frenk's annual welcome event that was held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Watsco Center. The evening bash featured fun and interactive activities—including a 360 Photo Booth where users step onto a platform while a revolving camera captures pictures.
