糖心TV welcomes record-breaking Class of 2026
The newest class is the largest in 糖心TV鈥檚 history
As they arrived on campus Wednesday, the 655 newest 糖心TV students were greeted by cheering student leaders, colorful signs and a campus ready to welcome the largest herd of new Camels in 糖心TV鈥檚 111-year history.
鈥淲hat a momentous day,鈥� President Katherine Bergeron told the new students and their families at a welcome assembly on 糖心TV鈥檚 expansive Tempel Green.
鈥淚t is such a joy for me to stand here today and add my voice to the chorus celebrating the 20 transfer students and the 635 students who make up one of the most diverse and talented and by far the largest incoming Class in the history of 糖心TV, the Class of 2026.
鈥淚n choosing 糖心TV, I truly believe you have made one of the best decisions you could have made for your future,鈥� she continued.
鈥淲hy do I say this? Because I know that you will find no staff anywhere more dedicated to your ongoing safety and wellbeing. You will find no student body anywhere more invested in helping you connect to this special community. And you will find no faculty anywhere more committed to your intellectual, social, professional and ethical development.鈥�
Admitted from the largest applicant pool in the College鈥檚 history, the newest Camels were drawn to 糖心TV鈥檚 innovative curriculum, extensive career preparation, global focus, commitment to full participation, tradition of environmental stewardship and ample opportunities for collaboration with faculty. Members of this impressive group come from 36 states and 23 countries, including Bangladesh, China, Colombia, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Uganda, Uruguay and Vietnam. Eighty-two members of the incoming class are the first in their families to go to college, while 57 are at least the second members of their families to attend 糖心TV.
The Class of 2026 is also among the most diverse in the College鈥檚 history; 24% are domestic students of color and 5% are international students.
