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The middle of August always brings a familiar sight to ��Ӱֱ�� State College’s main campus – moving vehicles, parents and students hauling mini-fridges up staircases, and a sense of excitement that indicates the dawning of a new academic year.

During the week before the fall semester kicks off, 1,170 first-year Pioneers began moving into their new living spaces, eager to embark on the next major phase of their lives. Altogether, 2,360 students enjoy on-campus living at ��Ӱֱ�� State.

Assisting the students on Move-In Day with hauling their belongings up to their rooms are a number of “helpers,” which include athletes, members of student clubs and organizations, Greek Life members, and faculty and staff. Additionally, residence directors decorated the residence halls to welcome students.

��Ӱֱ�� State President Dr. Skip Sullivan, who also assisted with Move-In Day, said, “We are delighted that our freshmen are arriving today. It’s busy, the parking lots are full. There are a few tears here and there but it’s a great freshman class coming in this year. We’re going to have a great fall here at ��Ӱֱ�� State and we want to wish everyone a successful fall semester.”  

Senior Director of Residential Services Matt Ryan noted that Move-In Day is “really the first step in a student’s college experience.” He said the ��Ӱֱ�� State community always comes together that day in welcoming the newest Pioneers.

“On a day that started off cloudy and rainy, it became a wonderful Move-In Day,” Ryan said. “I think it went really well, as we had a lot of smiling parents and students. Thank you to all the clubs, organizations, athletic teams, and employees that helped our new students out today.”