Move in day only 2 days before the start of classes

snowball
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:22:04 +0000

How early can your upperclassman child move into his dorm before the first day of classes? My daughter’s school had the returning students move in on Saturday and classes began on Monday. My daughter is very organized and felt she wasn’t “ready” for the start of class. She wanted her room all organized and have a bit of down time before classes started Monday morning but felt very rushed. Between going to retrieve items stored, unpacking in the 92 degree heat without AC, running to the grocery store and Target for last minute items, and visiting with friends not seen for months, my daughter was whipped! Some students were able to get in their rooms on Thursday and Friday as they either were on sports teams or had jobs on campus. Next year my daughter really wants more time to adjust.

How long does it take your student to settle in? Is my daughter just too anal or do you think 48 hours is enough time to get settled?