A record number of freshmen are moving in at Florida Tech, where new students are getting a warm welcome and plenty of help to start their college journey.

"It’s move-in day at Florida Tech, and for thousands of new Panthers, it marks the beginning of a new chapter," said Cat Nanney, dean of students.

One of the many freshmen moving on Saturday, Andrew Bateh, said, "I feel amazing. It’s very exciting, moving out. I am very ready to start college."

Florida Tech is welcoming 1,300 new students this year — a record-breaking class, according to Nanney.

"We have another large, breaking number class this year, so we are excited to have them here," she said.

President John Nicklow echoed the enthusiasm. "We look forward to this every year and are so excited to see what this class has to offe

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