NYU Shanghai Celebrates the Arrival of Its Class of 2029

Over 600 students hailing from over 50 countries and 24 Chinese provinces arrived for Move-In Day on August 24, becoming NYU Shanghai’s newest cohort of first years—the Class of 2029! Karlenis Valerio from the Dominican Republic arrives at the Jingyao Residence Hall, ready for check in.

Families and new friends unite! With family members at their sides, Rosette Alaba from Uganda and Amina Issabek of Kazakhstan take a photo in front of the Residence Hall.

Flying in from the US, Fatou Kurbally and her mother take a photo to commemorate the big day.

Welcome to your new home away from home! (Left) Alden Drago from Albania and (right) Binderiya Battugs from Mongolia.

Before settling into his new room, Ke Dingding from Fujian pauses for a photo with his parents.

Vice Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman addresses the Class of 2029 at the University Welcome ceremony on August 25.

Spirited and supportive Orientation Ambassadors (OAs) are upper-class students who help first-year students navigate the first few weeks of their college lives.