Albright Enrolls Largest Freshman Class Ever

On August 21, 457 freshmen, the largest class in Albright’s history, moved into their new homes on Albright’s campus.

With a record 3,650 applications received – 22 percent more than last year – Greg Eichhorn, vice president of enrollment management, said this increase in applications enables the College to be significantly more selective is admitting students and allows the institution the ability to continue its commitment to a strong and diverse student body. “Almost all the indicators are slightly better than a year ago,” said Eichhorn. Plus, he added, in the past two years the College has awarded five Warren Davis Scholarships – full tuition scholarships. “We’re working very hard to attract the best and brightest students to Albright.”

Above: The Washington Memorial Pipe Band helps Albright kick off the 2003-2004 year and welcome the newest members of the Albright family during Opening Convocation held on the first day of classes in Memorial Chapel.

Below, left: Sticking with tradition, faculty members present pins to each new freshman student during Opening Convocation.

Below, right: Upperclass students, administrators and faculty members, including Dan Ruedy '05 and President Zimon, help freshmen and their parents move into the residence halls on August 21.

House Call 2003

With the largest freshman class to date, the need to keep that small, friendly, personal quality about Albright is ever more important.

That’s why on the evening of September 2, nearly 60 faculty, administrators and staff volunteers visited every freshman in their residence hall rooms during “House Call 2003.”

Twenty-eight teams of two stopped in every freshman room to get to know the newest members of the Albright family and to respond to their questions or concerns. In addition to faculty, team members included President Henry Zimon, Provost David Stinebeck, all of the College’s vice presidents, the registrar, the directors of the Career Development Center, financial aid and security, the entire admission staff, and the varsity swimming, badminton, track, softball, field hockey and men’s basketball coaches.

“ The House Call program is a great idea! The students appreciated the opportunity to air their concerns and ask questions. It also benefited me as a participant. I understand better the issues that my freshman students are dealing with outside of the classroom,” said Evelyn Christian of the English Department.

House Call 2003 was conceived by Residential Life Coordinator Tim Narrow.