UConn Parents Thread (Class of 2022)

TLD1267
Tue, 08 May 2018 13:33:41 +0000

Pick an early orientation date…classes are picked at orientation and most fill up fast! We stayed over the night before orientation, as it starts super early and we live over 3 hours away…without traffic. Move in day can be crazy. The first thing to do is get a cart…before you get keys, before you check in…GET A CART. Our first year my husband stayed by the car, while I got the cart…we brought it to the car so he could start filling it…my daughter and I went to check in. Her sophomore year and Junior year we either paid for one night to move in early or did a volunteer program which allows them to move in early for free. Well worth the $ or effort to not deal with the crowds!!! Some clubs, sports etc can move in early without any strings attached, Never went to a Parents Weekend…daughter always competed off campus that weekend. We stayed at Nathan Hale Inn once…for Orientation, as we needed to be close for the early start. Every other time we stayed in Manchester at a Hampton Inn, which was a lot, to be at our daughters sporting events, great hotel, very friendly, helpful staff! In bad weather they have even let me cancel in less than 24 hours with no fees. Feel free to ask any specific questions that come up.questions