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Josiah Rasch, RA at Bullock Hall and sophomore ministry and vocation major from Kingwood, checks in a new Wildcat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: New Wildcats arrive on campus for move-in day and Wildcat Week

August 20, 2025 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

New student move-in day marked the start of the semester as ACU welcomed the class of 2029. Families and students arrived at residence halls across campus, where Wildcat Week peer leaders and hall staff helped unload boxes and guide residents through the check-in process. The move-in experience kicked off Wildcat Week, ACU’s orientation program designed to connect new students to campus life and community.

Wildcat Week peer leaders gather outside Bullock Hall to carry in items for new students. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Wildcat Week peer leaders help carry items into Nelson Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Wildcat Week peer leaders help carry items into Nelson Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Wildcat Week peer leaders gather around the line of cars at Bullock Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Dr. Dennis Marquardt, Bullock faculty-in-residence and associate professor of management, carries a box into Bullock Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Josiah Rasch, RA at Bullock Hall and sophomore ministry and vocation major from Kingwood, checks in a new Wildcat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

PJ Martinez, associate dean of student engagement, helps Wildcat Week peer leaders carry items into Nelson Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
A new Wildcat and her family check into Wessel Hall. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Avery Blanch, senior management major from Sonora, passes a piece of furniture down the line. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Wildcat Week peer leaders carry items into Wessel Hall during move-in day. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Wildcat Week peer leaders carry boxes into Bullock Hall during move-in day. (Photo by Steven Infante)
A Wildcat Week peer leader bonds with a resident during move-in day. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Wildcat Week peer leaders work together to carry a piece of furniture into Wessel Hall during move-in day. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Staff members of Bullock Hall work together to move in residents. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Wildcat Week peer leaders gather outside Wessel Hall to carry in items for new students. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Move-in, ACU Wildcat Week, Dorm Move-in, move-in, Move-in 2025, New Student Move-in, ResLife Move-in, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2025, WW 2025

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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

About Steven Infante

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