Monroe Fall Semester Begins

On Wednesday, September 8, Monroe College greeted its incoming class of freshman day students with a unique “matriculation ceremony”. Dressed in graduation gowns, the college’s faculty and staff welcomed more than 400 new students in a festive and goal-oriented session designed to align students’ priorities as they approach their college education.

Two Monroe College incoming freshmen greet each other during the college’s one-of-a-kind matriculation ceremony.

Monroe College Allied Health Sciences Professor Dexter Ford marches in the procession signifying the beginning of the new school year at the college.

Monroe College Vice President for Academics Dr. Stephen Waldow addresses incoming freshman during the college’s one-of-a-kind matriculation ceremony.

Monroe College President Stephen Jerome talks with incoming freshman about setting priorities at the college’s one-of-a-kind matriculation ceremony.