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New semester, new home

6,100 students move into App State residence halls

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Tasha Diaz Ortiz, a first-year psychology major, right, smiles as she moves in on Tuesday. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Parker Emerson, a first-year management major from New London, left, and Nicholas Foote, a first-year student from Salisbury, take a moment to rest. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Despite the hard work of moving, students, families and volunteers are all smiles on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Jennifer Serrato Jaimes, a first-year interior design major, second from left, gets help from her family as she moves in on the west side of App State’s campus. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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First-year interior design major Emmy Saltzman, left, has everything organized as she moves her things into her App State residence hall. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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First-year nursing major Emma Mooring, center, moves in on Thursday, Aug. 18, with help from her parents, Jody and Beth Mooring. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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App State students are reminded of the old saying “no wasted trips” as they move into residence halls. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Students and family members carefully guide a tower of supplies into an App State residence hall on Thursday, Aug. 18. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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Everyone pitches in to help during move-in week at App State. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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App State’s Adryona Nelson, center in foreground, provides directions to students and parents during move-in week. Nelson is the director of state compliance and program operations in the Division of Student Affairs. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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By Tracy Tilley
Posted Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:40 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — Familiar sights are abundant during move-in week on the Appalachian State University campus: Moms and dads lugging books and minifridges; siblings cramming comforters through doorways; and new and returning Mountaineers making sure to bring the essentials — snacks.

Move-in for most App State students living on campus for the fall 2022 semester took place Aug. 16 through 18, with approximately 6,100 students moving into 18 residence halls on campus. This included:

  • 300 early arrivals, including the Marching Mountaineers, some student-athletes, resident assistants and other groups, who began moving in Aug. 1;
  • 4,200 new students, including first-year students and new transfer students; and
  • 1,900 returning students.

Emma Mooring, a first-year nursing major from Henderson, moved into her residence hall on Thursday afternoon. When asked about what she brought with her, she replied, “I just packed everything!”

Evidently, “everything” includes 13 pairs of shoes and lots of summer clothes.

“Emma brought everything except the kitchen sink and the dog!” her mom, Beth Mooring, said, as dad Jody Mooring parked and unloaded cars nearby.

But did she bring a coat? A hat? A pair of gloves? Yes, luckily Mooring brought a coat, and she knows she’s going to need a hat and gloves pretty soon.

All of the comforts of home matter, whether the student is moving into one of App State’s new residence halls or into one closer to Sanford Mall. The four new halls near Kidd Brewer Stadium — completed in 2020, 2021 and this summer — are a hit with students.

“The new residence halls are receiving great reviews — students are especially excited about the suite-style design,” said Dr. Amanda Cutchens, assistant director for communications and conferences in App State’s University Housing.

Many people on campus have noted how smooth move-in has been this year. Cutchens added, “Students are moving in by residence hall, and the new process has helped tremendously with traffic flow on campus. It has also allowed our Residence Life staff to more efficiently help students with move-in questions and logistics.”

Classes at App State begin Monday, Aug. 22. And what about the parents? They are likely scheduling appointments with physical therapists.

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About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

Welcome, Mountaineers!
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App State is excited to welcome Mountaineers for another semester of learning, fun and continuing the App State Experience. Get your first taste of a fantastic fall semester! Kick off an unforgettable year with music and games on Sanford Mall, photo ops across campus, club sign-ups and more.

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