Freshman Move-In/Welcome Week

aloysius1
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:53:55 +0000

As I recall, there were very few if any events for parents. That being said, a lot of parents were around campus starting on move-in day. I found that most left at the end of the first or second day. A few parents stayed around longer, but they were definitely a minority.
Also, it’s important to realize that freshmen are very different than upperclassmen. As a freshmen, many feel it is important to arrive right on move-in day, to get there early, have their parents leave at an “appropriate” time, etc. After freshmen year, many people realize how ridiculous that was, i.e. trying to follow a proper schedule. My advice is to do whatever works best for you and your family. Don’t worry if you stay on past the first day, if it makes your child feel more at ease. The bottom line is that the first weeks of freshmen year are unlike any other, but everyone eventually settles into place. There is no right or wrong way to move in and you certainly won’t be judged for how you do it.