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PHOTOS: Orientation sessions welcome first-year students to USC

Before beginning classes in the fall, all new USC students must attend orientation during the summer. Sessions are two days long, with the students spending the night in a dorm on campus. Throughout the day, students are in groups led by upperclassmen  Orientation  Leaders  (OLs)  and  participate  in  getting-to-know-you games, campus traditions, information sessions, advising and registration.

A group of first-year students practice sandstorm during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during sessions held throughout the summer.
A group of first-year students practice sandstorm during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during sessions held throughout the summer.
A first-year student falls as her fellow group members sprint to give their orientation leader a shoe during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall. 
A first-year student falls as her fellow group members sprint to give their orientation leader a shoe during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall. 
An orientation leader holds up a clipboard listing her group number as she leads new students to their first activity on July 20, 2022. Upperclassmen lead first-year students through two-day orientation sessions to help introduce them to USC and prepare them for their freshman year.
An orientation leader holds up a clipboard listing her group number as she leads new students to their first activity on July 20, 2022. Upperclassmen lead first-year students through two-day orientation sessions to help introduce them to USC and prepare them for their freshman year.
A first-year student drags her friend by the hand, hoping to be the first one to bring her orientation leaders an in-state state student during a game on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.
A first-year student drags her friend by the hand, hoping to be the first one to bring her orientation leaders an in-state state student during a game on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.
An incoming student laughs with people in his orientation group during a session on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.
An incoming student laughs with people in his orientation group during a session on July 20, 2022. Students listened to presentations, toured campus and played games during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.
Orientation leaders act out some of the university’s favorite activities and traditions during a presentation at the Kroger Center on July 20, 2022.  Before starting their first semester at USC, freshmen students attend a two-day orientation to introduce them to campus and college life.
Orientation leaders act out some of the university’s favorite activities and traditions during a presentation at the Kroger Center on July 20, 2022.  Before starting their first semester at USC, freshmen students attend a two-day orientation to introduce them to campus and college life.
A first-year student runs toward her orientation leaders, attempting to be the first student to bring them four shoes. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall.
A first-year student runs toward her orientation leaders, attempting to be the first student to bring them four shoes. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall.
FILE— An orientation leader explains some of the activities available for students during their first few weeks on campus during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. Before starting their first semester at USC, freshmen students attend a two-day program to introduce them to campus and college life. 
FILE— An orientation leader explains some of the activities available for students during their first few weeks on campus during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. Before starting their first semester at USC, freshmen students attend a two-day program to introduce them to campus and college life. 
Two incoming students race to be the first to bring an orientation leader to their group. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall.
Two incoming students race to be the first to bring an orientation leader to their group. This game is played during orientation sessions throughout the summer to help new students have fun and make friends before starting their freshman year in the fall.
A first-year student laughs while she props her leg on another student's knee during a game on the Horseshoe on July 20, 2022. Students played games, listened to presentations and toured campus during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.
A first-year student laughs while she props her leg on another student's knee during a game on the Horseshoe on July 20, 2022. Students played games, listened to presentations and toured campus during orientation sessions held throughout the summer.