Matriculation 2009

A roundup of coverage of the arrival of the Class of 2013.

Medford/Somerville, Mass. [09.02.09] On Sept. 2, the Class of 2013 arrived on campus. Check out our coverage of move-in, Matriculation and other related events.

• Story: Home Field Advantage:  As members of the Class of 2013 prepare to make their mark, students from Tufts' host communities reflect on what it means to go to college in their hometown.
• Story: Starting the Year in FOCUS: One of Tufts' pre-orientation groups starts the semester with a little fun -- and a lot of service.
• Story: Best in Class: The freshman matriculation welcomed another strong group of students, even in the midst of turbulent economic times
• Text: Introducing the Class of 2013: Every year, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Lee Coffin writes a letter that describes the incoming freshman class.
• Text: President Lawrence S. Bacow's 2009 Matriculation address: President Bacow imparts words of insight and wisdom to the Class of 2013.
• Photo Gallery: Dads Rule: Scenes from move-in focusing on the fathers of the Class of 2013.
• Audio Slideshow: Along for the Ride: Members of the Class of 2013 discuss the items they couldn't live without.

Photos by Alonso Nichols, University Photography, and Jodi Hilton for University Photography