Stevens News / Campus & Community

Stevens School Of Business Welcomes Class Of 2029

Outdoor dining event with red tablecloths and white folding chairs on waterfront terrace, Manhattan skyline visible across river on sunny day.

The largest first-year class in SSB history begins its academic journey

The newest members of the Stevens School of Business flock took flight this week during the annual Academic Day and welcome barbecue.

There are 271 members of the Class of 2029, topping last year's record of 226 first-year students.

This year's group represents 20 states and eight countries, including the U.S., Canada, China, Finland, India, Serbia, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates. Quantitative finance is the group's most popular major, with 78 students currently enrolled. Business and technology (56) and finance (51) also boast more than 50 students. The first-year class also includes 14 Pinnacle Scholars and 78 student-athletes spanning 18 teams.

The day's activities included welcome remarks from Dean GJ de Vreede and SSB Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Joelle Saad-Lessler. Additionally, members of the undergraduate operations team, the Center for Student Success and the Corporate Outreach & Professional Advancement office explained their roles in the students' experience.

"There are a lot of changes happening in technology, in industry and in the way we work and learn," de Vreede told the group assembled in Burchard Hall. "I want you to be open to that change and to challenge yourself. Don't settle for what's comfortable. Push your boundaries, try new things and embrace the opportunities that come your way. The success stories will be written by those who can adapt and innovate."

Undergraduate ProgramsBack to School of Business News

Academic Day 2025

Large group of students queuing in modern glass-walled building lobby, with outdoor dining area featuring red tables visible through windows.
Packed university lecture hall with students in tiered seating watching professor present at podium, large screen displaying speaker's photo.
Female speaker presenting at Stevens Institute podium to packed student audience, with faculty panel seated along wall in modern classroom.
Blonde woman in floral dress presenting to crowded tiered lecture hall filled with college students in modern auditorium with wood accent ceiling.
Blonde woman in beige blazer dining with diverse group of students at red-tablecloth outdoor meal on campus plaza with historic stone buildings.
Students gathered around red tables for outdoor dining event on a terrace, with Manhattan skyline visible in background on clear day.
Large group of students queuing in modern glass-walled building lobby, with outdoor dining area featuring red tables visible through windows.
Packed university lecture hall with students in tiered seating watching professor present at podium, large screen displaying speaker's photo.
Female speaker presenting at Stevens Institute podium to packed student audience, with faculty panel seated along wall in modern classroom.
Blonde woman in floral dress presenting to crowded tiered lecture hall filled with college students in modern auditorium with wood accent ceiling.
Blonde woman in beige blazer dining with diverse group of students at red-tablecloth outdoor meal on campus plaza with historic stone buildings.
Students gathered around red tables for outdoor dining event on a terrace, with Manhattan skyline visible in background on clear day.
Large group of students queuing in modern glass-walled building lobby, with outdoor dining area featuring red tables visible through windows.
Packed university lecture hall with students in tiered seating watching professor present at podium, large screen displaying speaker's photo.
Female speaker presenting at Stevens Institute podium to packed student audience, with faculty panel seated along wall in modern classroom.
Blonde woman in floral dress presenting to crowded tiered lecture hall filled with college students in modern auditorium with wood accent ceiling.
Blonde woman in beige blazer dining with diverse group of students at red-tablecloth outdoor meal on campus plaza with historic stone buildings.
Students gathered around red tables for outdoor dining event on a terrace, with Manhattan skyline visible in background on clear day.