As of the first week of the semester, the freshmen class of 2010 includes 1,143 students. This is an 8.2 percent increase over the fall of 2005. “They are an astute and ambitious group of young adults and their academic credentials indicate that they are bright, intellectually gifted and a promising group of students,” said Bernetta Millonde, vice president for enrollment management. Thirty-four percent of the class is comprised of Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson and Deans’ Scholars.

Left photo: A candlelight ceremony opening the new year took place at the Metropolitan Campus. Pictured are Academic Affairs Senator Corey Maness and freshman Jasmine Ellison. Right photo: Willard Gingerich, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs (Metro/Flor), welcomes freshman Lora Lehr.

The College at Florham has a record-breaking freshmen class, said Provost Kenneth Greene. “This is the largest freshman class in more than 10 years, and possibly the largest class ever.”

Although the majority of the freshman class is once again from the state of New Jersey, other states and U.S. territories represented include: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Other countries represented include: Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Cyprus, Equador, Estonia, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ukraine and Zambia.

Left photo: Shirley Smith, right, director, Wellness Center (Flor), helps a College at Florham freshman during orientation. Right photo: Claudia Vidal, left, development program assistant (Metro), assists a College at Florham parent during move-in day.

Applications for first-time, full-time, four-year freshmen for fall 2006 were up 15.3 percent over fall 2005 (6,299 in 2006 versus 5,461 in 2005). The application goal for this year was 5,720, which was surpassed by 579 applications.

Deposits for first-time, full-time, four-year freshmen for fall 2006 were up 11.1 percent over fall 2005 (1,199 in 2006 versus 1,079 in 2005). The deposit goal for this year was 1,139, which was exceeded by 60 deposits.

“My hope for the class of 2010 is that they become more confident in themselves, that they find their purpose, and that their greatest expectations for themselves come true. I am sure that they will use their talents, their gifts and their voices to make a difference in the FDU community,” said Millonde.

September 2006

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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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