Staff members at Delta State University are already gearing up for the start of the new school year, scheduled to kick off Aug. 17 at the annual Move-in Day.<\/p>\n
Approximately 1,100 students living on campus this fall will have the opportunity to enjoy some housing renovations, along with revamped dining options at the Mill in the Student Union.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beginning of the fall semester is less than a week away, and it\u2019s time once again to welcome our students back to campus,\u201d said Jeanna Wilkes, Student Success Center advisor. \u201cAt our annual residence hall Move-In Day, we receive many positive comments from parents and students about how helpful and friendly everyone is, and we want to roll out the \u2018green\u2019 carpet again this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with staff, Delta State\u2019s Student Government Association, orientation leaders, student organizations, local churches, student-athletes, faculty and students will be on hand to assist with greeting and unloading at the residence halls.<\/p>\n
A number of campus offices will be open for service and support, including Admissions, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Financial Aid, Career Services, Housing and Residence Life, Registrars\u2019 Office, Student Business Services and University Police.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will have a welcome tent in front of the dining hall serving free water, Nehi sodas, Sonic Drive-In limeades, Denton\u2019s Dairy ice cream sandwiches, Domino\u2019s pizza, Sherlone\u2019s snow cones and workers providing directions,\u201d added Wilkes. \u201cSeveral campus offices will be open to make it convenient for students and parents to finalize plans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delta State\u2019s large motorized carts will be offering shuttle services, and volunteers will be stationed at campus entrances to assist parents and students in locating places around campus.<\/p>\n