Cullowhee, N.C. - Catamount student-athletes, coaches and staff helped more than 1,600 incoming freshmen move into their Western Carolina residence halls as a part of Friday's Freshman Move-In Day.

Freshman Convocation was held late Friday afternoon in the Ramsey Center, officially signaling the opening of Fall, 2013. The annual festival celebration, Valley Ballyhoo, is scheduled for Saturday afternoon from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm on the University Center lawn as a part of the "Week of Welcome 2013."

Classes start in Cullowhee on Monday, Aug. 19.