On Friday, Aug. 23, the class of 2023 arrived at UConn to begin an adventure that will shape the rest of their lives. Waiting to greet them was a small army of sophomores, juniors, and seniors known as the Husky Haulers, who helped carry their belongings to their new homes and offered them the friendship and hospitality that characterizes UConn Nation. Pitching in alongside the students were faculty members, staff members, and senior administrators, including President Tom Katsouleas.

At the end of the day, the students all gathered together to celebrate Convocation, the official start of the academic year. But the final ceremony was the next morning, with the official photo of the Class of 2023.

Husky Haulers, in red, help the newest members of UConn Nation move into their Storrs homes on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Maggie Carlucci ’23 (Allied Health) is ready to embark on the adventure of being a UConn Husky. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

President Tom Katsouleas, right, carries a television and Charlie the fish for Annie Sherbacow '23 (CLAS) as she moves into one of the Towers Residence Halls. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

How much excitement does Michaela Hughes ’23 (SFA) have for move-in day at UConn? THIS MUCH. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Nathan Fuerst, center, vice president for enrollment planning and management, and Scott Roberts, president and CEO of the UConn Foundation, do their part as True Blue Movers, helping students move into their new homes at UConn. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Members of the Yepez and Giron families take a break from helping their new Huskies move in to pose for a photo with the top dog himself. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

The hustle and bustle of move-in day will be over for freshmen by the end of the day Friday, but over the next two days they'll be joined by sophomores, juniors, and seniors getting ready for another great year at UConn. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

It's a busy scene on campus, but weeks of planning and preparation have gone into making sure the move-in is as smooth as possible. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

"They give the president all the glamorous jobs!" Elizabeth Tran '23 (CAHNR) gets an assist in moving into her residence hall from President Tom Katsouleas. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Moving away from home for the first time is made a lot easier when you encounter so many friendly faces and helping hands. From left, Husky Haulers Ariana Buterbaugh ’22 (CLAS), Anusha Gopinath ’22 (CLAS) and Julie Kantner ’22 (CLAS) help incoming freshmen at Werth Tower Residence Hall during move-in day. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo

UConn Huskies come from all over the world, as this welcoming message on "The Rock" demonstrates on move-in weekend. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

To all the new Huskies: welcome to UConn! And to all the returning Huskies: welcome back! (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A view of the Convocation ceremony, which capped off move-in day for freshmen. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Tom Katsouleas listens to a speaker while sitting along the stage at the the Convocation ceremony on the Student Union Mall at the end of move-in day for freshmen. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students at the Convocation ceremony on the Student Union Mall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students at the Convocation ceremony. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students hold electric candles during the Convocation ceremony on the Student Union Mall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Class of 2023 poses for a photo on the Great Lawn on Aug. 24, their first morning at UConn. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)