Scenes from Move-In Days

Classes may mark the beginning of the fall semester, but Move-In Days are the unofficial start.

Thousands of Comets moved into the campus residence halls, and apartments and Northside over several days last week. And our awesome move-in staff was there to greet them.

The mother of incoming freshman Minh Tang proudly films and photographs her family helping Minh unpack the family car.

 

From left: Mayte Marquez, Charlie Hooper and Landon Jones were among the fast and efficient UTD Housing staff members who helped students move into the residence halls.

 

From right: Jemarra Rivers and Aleena Jose assist Darian Payma carry in his belongings.

 

Move-In Days took place Aug. 14-17 during which students moved into the campus residence halls and apartments.

 

Hannah Stephens shows her favorite item from home. Made by her mother, the frame holds photos of her family, including her parents and sister.

 

From left: Roommates Afrida Tasnim, Vamika Chatlani and Shivani Gandhi have been speaking via phone with one another for a month before moving in. On their move-in day, they finally got to meet in person.

 

Chemistry freshman Drew Hargrove and his parents comb the campus map to find where his classes will be.

 

JJ Hayek (right) and Samuel Adams (left) test out the pool table in their residence hall with their friend and fellow freshman Noah Johnson (center) who visited to help them move.