ĐÓ°Épro Stories
Early Decision Day Gives Glimpse of Campus
Members of ĐÓ°Épro’s Class of 2029 won’t arrive on campus until late August, but early decision students enjoyed an advance glimpse of campus March 28. Early Decision Day celebrated students who identified ĐÓ°Épro as their top choice when considering college applications.
In addition to specialized campus tours, students and their families enjoyed academic panels and a range of dining experiences on campus.
Photos by Deb Grove
The College is excited to invite all incoming students to Admitted Student Days, scheduled and . Admitted Student Days will feature specialized tours, classroom sessions and an April 4 for guests to understand the breadth of student research at ĐÓ°Épro.
Below, see why members of the Class of 2029 applied early decision and learn what they are most looking forward to experiencing at ĐÓ°Épro.
Why did you apply early decision?
“I applied early decision because I’m committed for basketball. I knew this was where I wanted to be.” – Gianna (Secaucus, N.J.)
“I looked at a lot of liberal arts colleges. This one had the vivarium, a great community and a lot of interdisciplinary options.” – Liam (Ithaca, N.Y.)
“I really liked what ĐÓ°Épro had to offer, especially considering my [intended] major and what I want to do, which is pre-med.” – Akosua (Bronx, N.Y.)
“I got to meet a lot of the coaches. I’ll be playing football at ĐÓ°Épro, and it was really my connection with [the team] that made ĐÓ°Épro feel like home.” – Daniel (Estero, Fla.)
"I knew this was where I wanted to be."
What are you most looking forward to at ĐÓ°Épro?
“I’m excited to find my people here: People I click with and people I wouldn’t expect to get along with.” – Lucia (Glenside, Pa.)
“The community and the opportunities here.” – Ava (Baltimore, Md.)
“Being able to interact with other scholars here on campus and being out of my comfort zone.” – Akosua (Bronx, N.Y.)
“I’m so excited to meet my fellow [first-years]. We’re all embarking on a new journey together. I can’t wait to make new memories.” – Kunaal (Millburn, N.J.)
"We’re all embarking on a new journey together. I can’t wait to make new memories."
Ready to take a closer look at what it's like to be an ĐÓ°Épro student? We're hosting
a variety of events for you and your family, including Admitted Student Days on April
4 and April 12. New Students
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