March through the Arch! 2026

The tradition known as "March through the Arch" is a procession under the Northwestern's iconic entry gate, Arnold Weber Arch.

Each fall, incoming students, led by Northwestern University 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.

This year, new Northwestern President Mung Chiang joined the students in section 18, a symbolic nod to Chiang being Northwestern's 18th president.
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