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<p>I understand that but if it were my kid there move-in takes priority over my travel experience … and the logistics cost of the trip there and home does not change depending on how long the family stays on campus with the child (hmm … the longer they stay they get more rest before heading back). I’ve only seen schools with family events on move-in day … at such schools at most I’d recommend arrving the day before after a pretty good drive … then move-in day … then leaving the day after. With a ton of shopping I can imagine staying an extra day maybe … even then a lot of stuff that is needed can be bought at home and picked-up or delivered at the school as opposed to requiring a shopping trip while at the school; I would definately not pull my child out of orientation activities to do shopping. My family staying an extra day will cost an extra $150-$250 … saving that money will pay for slightly higher prices if I buy ahead or some shipping charges. My bottom line would be to make our schedule be on the longer end of typical as possible and not longer.</p>