Move-in update
Weather alert: Students encouraged to avoid moving in Sunday, Aug. 28
Editor's note: This article was updated at 10:10 a.m., Aug. 25, 2011.
4:06 p.m., Aug. 24, 2011--With predicted bad weather this weekend, move-in dates for new and returning students have been extended at the University of Delaware, including expanded hours on Monday, Aug. 29.
Students and families are encouraged to take all safety precautions and to consult local weather forecasts in making plans for travel. At this time, the storm is expected to be at its worst in Newark on Sunday, Aug. 28, and traveling and moving in then should be avoided if possible.
Aug. 25 update
Because so many students are coming from areas that are expected to be affected by the storm, the early arrival fee of $50 is being waived for Saturday, Aug. 27.
If returning students need to come on Saturday, they may check in from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Students who cannot arrive by 4 p.m., Saturday, should go to their assigned residence hall and look for information about how to check-in.
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For those who are unable to avoid moving in on Sunday, residence halls will be open for check in from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
For new students
New students should plan to move in on Saturday, Aug. 27, if at all possible so that they are on campus to fully participate in the activities planned as part of 1743 Welcome Days, and so that they have time to become acclimated to campus prior to the start of classes. Residence halls will be open, as planned, that day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
If the weather makes it necessary for a later arrival, new students may also move in from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, or on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
To encourage returning students to move in on Monday, Aug. 29, move-in hours have been expanded that day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Check back for updates
Any changes to events scheduled as part of 1743 Welcome Days will be announced on the University's homepage and on UDaily. Because of the changing weather situation, decisions will be made on the day of the events.