On Wednesday, August 24, more than 2,000 freshmen from 41 states, 22 countries and two U.S. territories will call Milwaukee home when they move into residence halls on the Marquette University campus.

A surge in student demand has led to one of the largest and most diverse populations of incoming freshman ever, with 23% of the class comprised of first-generation students and 30% of students of color, up from 23% just one year ago.

The residence hall move-in takes place from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM.

Through Saturday, August 27, freshmen will participate in New Student Orientation, including organized activities on campus and throughout Milwaukee.

The all-university Mass of the Holy Spirit will bring together the entire campus community for the first time this academic year at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 28 at the Church of the Gesu located at 1145 West Wisconsin Avenue.