Staff members at Delta State University are already gearing up for the start of the new school year, scheduled to kick off Aug. 16\u00a0at the annual Move-in Day.<\/p>\n
Approximately 1,000\u00a0students living on campus this fall will have the opportunity to enjoy the housing options at Delta State.<\/p>\n
“The beginning of the fall semester is right around the corner, and it\u2019s time once again to welcome our students back to campus,” said\u00a0<\/span>Jeanna Wilkes, d<\/span>irector of Student Life. “<\/span>At 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 green<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>carpet again this year.”<\/span><\/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 \u201cWe will have a welcome tent in front of the dining hall serving water, sodas, ice cream, pizza and sno-cones, and providing directions,” added Wilkes.<\/span>\u00a0“Several campus offices will be open to make it convenient for students and parents to finalize plans.\u201d<\/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 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