LVC Welcomes the Class of 2029, Reports Record Enrollment  

New LVC students pose on football field during New Student Orientation

Lebanon Valley College opened its academic year as 452 first-year students and 49 transfer students moved onto campus, contributing to the largest full-time undergraduate enrollment in the College’s 160-year history. See photos on Facebook. 

With 1,674 total full-time undergraduates now enrolled, LVC sets a record driven by a student retention rate approaching 85 percent. Four hundred sixteen students are enrolled across the College’s graduate-degree programs. 

 

LVC’s New Students At-a-Glance 

  • Geographic reach: Students from 20 states 
  • Athletic excellence: 200 student-athletes will compete across 26 teams 
  • Creative spirit: 35 first-year and 2 transfer student musicians join the Pride of The Valley Marching Band (making a total of 130 members)
  • Academic breadth: Students will pursue majors spanning health professions, sciences, humanities, social sciences, arts, and business communications 

“Move-in Day is only second to Commencement among my favorite days of the year,” said President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D. “New and returning students bring with them a sense of opportunity and optimism. Our campus community is a place for students, faculty, and staff to connect and thrive together.” 

MacLaren joined new LVC families for a barbecue lunch in the dining hall and greeted them across campus during Move-in Day. The excitement continues throughout Orientation Weekend with time-honored traditions and new opportunities.

 

Friday-Sunday Highlights 

  • Traditional Opening Convocation ceremony 
  • Academic advising sessions with faculty mentors 
  • Meet-and-greet with Student Engagement and the Office of Culture, Community, and Belonging in its new suite in the Allan W. Mund College Center 
  • Wellness Fair featuring resources for physical and mental health 
  • Social events designed to build lasting friendships 
  • Flying Dutchmen Football scrimmage vs. Stevens Tech (Friday, 7 p.m.) 
  • Flying Dutchmen Field Hockey scrimmage vs. Millersville (Sunday, 1 p.m.) 

 

Looking Ahead 

Classes begin Monday, August 25, for the fall 2025 term.   

Families of first-year students are invited to return to campus Saturday, Sept. 13, for First-year Family Day. Register here.  

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