Freshman Move-In Day
Most Selective Class Ever Arrives On Campus

Released: August 24, 2004

MILWAUKEE –They're coming! The brightest and most competitive freshman class to ever hit the Marquette campus will arrive on Wednesday, August 25th, beginning at 9 a.m. Armed with their lava lamps and mini-fridges, the newest members of the Marquette community will move into several of our 8 residence halls. The best photo/video opportunities (visualize a long line of minivans) will be at McCormick Hall, our largest freshman residence hall, which is located at the corner of 16 th and Wisconsin .  Yes, it is the one that looks like a big can! Marquette freshman will participate in New Student Orientation Activities through Sunday, including community service, organized activities throughout Milwaukee , and the welcome back mass and picnic on Sunday.  The rest of the Marquette student body returns to campus over the weekend.  Classes begin on Monday, August 30th.

INCREASED DEMAND

Marquette received 10,200 applications this year for approximately 1,800 available spots in the freshman class.  This is a 25% increase in applications over last year, which was also a record year for applications.  Because of this unprecedented demand and the university's desire to shrink the size of its freshman class compared to recent years, Marquette is dramatically more selective this year.  The acceptance rate (the percentage of students who apply and are accepted) dropped significantly from 83% last year to 67% this year.  A lower number translates to increased selectivity.

In response to increased demand, Marquette is modifying its admissions procedures for this fall.  The university is moving up the priority application deadline from February 1 to December 1.  This is the date by when an application must be received to guarantee consideration.  The university strongly encourages students who are interested in Marquette to apply early this fall.

Check out www.marquette.edu/newsroom for more information.