<p>DS is moving into Ridgecrest East on Aug 17th
does anyone know the rules and procedures for dorm check in?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>specific check in stuff at [Move-In</a> 2011](<a href=“http://movein.ua.edu/arrival/policies.cfm]Move-In”>http://movein.ua.edu/arrival/policies.cfm)</p>
<p>and lots more related info at [Move-In</a> 2011](<a href=“http://movein.ua.edu/]Move-In”>http://movein.ua.edu/)</p>
<p>^really, those are two different links :)</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Those are very helpful, DS is doing an early move in (ROTC)
so it’s not a ‘normal’ move in day - anything we need to be aware of?</p>
<p>not that I’m aware of, DS moved in early last year for OA, same procedure, much less crowded.</p>
<p>Sounds good,
Back when I moved into a dorm - Neolithic Era,
having your parents help you move in was a mark of shame,
is that still the case, or has it turned into a family affair?</p>
<p>Definitely a family affair, at least for freshman. They have so much STUFF now, it takes a full crew to move them in.</p>
<p>I think 90% of the kids we saw moving in last year had at least one member of their family with them and all three of lil bro’s roommates had at least 3 family members with them.</p>
<p>Times do change,
When I moved into a dorm (1980)
One kid on my floor had parents with him-
he was rode about that for months.
I had a grand total of three pieces of luggage,
which was two more than my roommate.</p>
<p>^^^Definitely no shame in the parents tagging along, that is why there are so many scheduled family activities during the “regular” move-in week. If you are moving in early or on an odd day, you will really need the extra hands. This is also a great time to meet other roommate’s parents if they are moving in at the same time.</p>
<p>Great point, had not thought of that,
I think all 4 boys are moving in on the same day.</p>