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Sam Wagner, sophomore finance major from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, moves a refrigerator into Bullock hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Wildcat Week introduces class of 2027 to ACU with move-in day, Goodbye Blessing

August 22, 2023 by Daniel Curd

New student move-in day marked the beginning of a new chapter at ACU as the university welcomed its latest cohort of students. As part of Wildcat Week, an immersive orientation program, the incoming class of freshmen embarked on their college journey by settling into dorms and engaging in the annual Goodbye Blessing.

Aidan Kluth, sophomore Bible and Ministry major from Rochester, Minnesota and Jackson Callaway, junior biology major from Mckinney, direct parents for move in. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jermiah Polk, sophomore biochemistry major from Stockbridge, Georgia, checks in new students. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Lucas Vogt, graduate Master of Divinity student from Abilene, helps carry a box to a room in Bullock Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Sam Wagner, sophomore finance major from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, moves a refrigerator into Bullock hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Upperclassmen wait outside a students door to deliver boxes. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Keaton Raney, sophomore biology major from Owasso, Oklahoma, takes a box up the stairs. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students and their parents walk across the street. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Railey Holley, senior communication disorders major from Fate, dances to the music. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Upperclassmen help unload cars. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Upperclassmen wait for new students at the front of Wessel Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Angie Wagle, sophomore biochemistry major from Plano, uses a dolly to carry boxes inside Wessel hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Zandt Payne, junior from Edmond, Oklahoma, caries a box. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

ACU President, Phil Schubert, addresses the new freshman and their parents at the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students and parents gather together in Moody Coliseum for the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students and parents gather together in Moody Coliseum for the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students and parents gather together in Moody Coliseum for the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Parents lay hands on their students as they pray over them. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students sing “May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Wildcat Week student directors join together and sing “May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students and parents sing “May the Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by Daniel Curd)
New students and parents put arms around each other during the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

New students and parents exit Moody Colliseum after the Goodbye Blessing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, News, Photo Galleries Tagged With: move-in, Wildcat Week

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Wildcat Week introduces class of 2027 to ACU with move-in day, Goodbye Blessing

Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Class of 2026 honored at senior candlelight devo

  • Gallery: Annual Kirk Goodwin Run raises over $38,000

  • Gallery: Baseball unable to hold early lead against Dallas Baptist

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