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Welcome Week activities put ASU into gear for fall semester

Students return to in-person learning across ASU's campuses with a series of traditions, events


A college student catches a water balloon on a lawn
August 19, 2021

For the first time in what feels like a very long time, Arizona State University's campuses are abuzz with activity as students, staff and faculty return for in-person learning for fall 2021.

COVID-19 protocols remain in place, but that's not stopping first-year and returning Sun Devils from kicking up their heels and getting excited about a new semester.

MORE: Move-in kick-starts fall 2021 semester for many ASU students

Check out some of our favorite photos from events around ASU as the new term dawns, and check out more Welcome Week events.

Top photo: Medical studies first-year student Francesca Maglalang (right) catches a water balloon — though it burst — during the SOLERA water balloon toss. Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU News

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