The Class of 2017 will begin their college journey this weekend, with classes starting on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The class includes state champions, entrepreneurs and a descendent of one of the first Huguenot families in Charleston. There are 20 valedictorians and 23 salutatorians in the class, including both from R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, S.C.

The most popular birth months are May and September (both with 207 students), the most popular out-of-state hometown is Atlanta, Ga., and Wando High School is sending the most students (79). Read more about the Class of 2017.

Follow #cofc2017 on social media as they move in and begin their academic career at the College.