{"id":334256,"date":"2026-08-31T22:56:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334256\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T22:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T22:56:35","slug":"royal-kickoff-queens-university-welcomes-the-class-of-2030-today-at-elon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334256\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal kickoff: Queens University welcomes the Class of 2030 | Today at Elon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Class of 2030 marks the start of their college journey with Move-In Day and the annual Sed Min ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Share:<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tShare this page on Facebook<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tShare this page on X (formerly Twitter)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tShare this page on LinkedIn<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tEmail this page to a friend<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tPrint this page<\/p>\n<p>Queens University of Charlotte welcomed hundreds of new Royals to the start of their collegiate studies when the Class of 2030 moved onto campus in the final days of August.<\/p>\n<p>The incoming class brought with it a wide range of academic interests, with intended majors spanning biology, business, nursing, and exercise and sport science. The class spans 38 states. Fifty-eight percent of students arrived from outside North Carolina, and the class includes some traveling from as far as Hawaii and Australia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Queens_Move-in_2.jpg\" alt=\"Men and women wearing blue Queens teeshirts unload furniture and bags out of a car in front of red brick buildings.\" width=\"467\" height=\"307\" class=\"wp-image-1054841\"\/>Volunteers unload vehicle to help fellow incoming student.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty, staff, and student volunteers worked alongside the Student Affairs and Residence Life teams on Aug. 26, 2026, to keep Move-In Day running smoothly for new students and their families. A steady stream of vehicles pulled up to residence halls while volunteers worked in tandem to unpack trunks, haul mini-fridges, and guide incoming Royals to their rooms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Queens_Move-in_3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing a blue Queens University teeshirt gives the thumbs up in a student room.\" width=\"467\" height=\"309\" class=\" wp-image-1054859\"\/>Queens parent gives the thumbs up on Move-In Day.<\/p>\n<p>As lofted beds went up, so did the excitement for the more than 300 incoming students taking their first steps into college life.<\/p>\n<p>After saying goodbye to their families, students gathered for the annual Sed Min ceremony where Acting President and CEO Jesse Cureton formally welcomed the new class and reflected on his ties to Queens as a Charlotte native, alumnus, and former Chair of the Board.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sed_Min_jesse.jpg\" alt=\"Man with glasses in blue regalia and cap stands at a podium marked Queens University of Charlotte.\" width=\"505\" height=\"316\" class=\" wp-image-1054844\"\/>Acting President Jesse Cureton stands beside Jessica Paredes \u201927 (left) and Provost Sarah Fatherly (right) at Sed Min Ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Cureton highlighted the unique timing of the students\u2019 arrival, notably as Queens progresses toward its merger with Elon University.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour class will be among the first students who experience what happens when two great institutions join forces to create more opportunities \u2014 more networks to connect with, more academic program offerings, pathways to graduate school, and expanded opportunities for global education,\u201d Cureton said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sed_Min_signing.jpg\" alt=\"Five students hunch over a table to sign the Queens Honor Code.\" width=\"513\" height=\"341\" class=\" wp-image-1054856\"\/>Students sign the Queens Honor Code.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that character and community lie at the heart of the Queens experience before inviting the Class of 2030 to sign the Honor Code, a commitment to living with integrity, compassion, and responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThousands of Queens alumni have sat in your seats, participating in this tradition for decades,\u201d said Provost Sarah Fatherly. \u201cThis time of year, I am always reminded that moments of transition are special times, ones that are full of possibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentURL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sed_Min_group.jpg\" alt=\"A photo taken from the back dark auditorium shows the backs of students' heads infront of a blue screen with the Queens University logo on it.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1054847\"\/>The Class of 2030 attends the Sed Min Ceremony to sign the Honor Code.<\/p>\n<p>Student Government Association President Jessica Paredes \u201927 also addressed the class, encouraging the newest Royals to live out the university motto. \u201cToday, you have the wonderful privilege of being a part of this ceremony, upholding Queens\u2019 motto: \u2018Not to be served, but to serve,\u2019\u201d Paredes said. \u201cOn our campus and abroad, we are committed to upholding integrity through serving our relationships, our campus, and our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony marked the start of Royal Kickoff, an orientation program designed to provide incoming Royals dedicated time to settle in, explore campus, and build connections before classes begin on Aug. 31.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRoyal Kickoff will help students continue to learn about Queens and lay down their roots as part of the campus community,\u201d said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Campus Life Amber Slack. \u201cWe are so excited to have them here and look forward to a great year ahead!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Class of 2030 marks the start of their college journey with Move-In Day and the annual 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