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March Through the Arch

A Âé¶¹´«Ã½ rite of passage.

A First-Year and Graduation Tradition

The tradition known as "March through the Arch" is a procession under the Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s iconic entry gate, Arnold Weber Arch.

Each fall, incoming students, led by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Marching Band, progress through campus to symbolically step onto the campus to begin their college experience. They are cheered on by current students, faculty and their families. The process is repeated by graduating seniors, who retrace these steps prior to graduation. This is called "Marching Back Through the Arch."

Wildcat Welcome

March through the Arch is just one of many orientation activities for incoming students during Wildcat Welcome. Learn more about Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s orientation experience.