<p>What's the earliest day a non first-year student can move in? I can never tell if the brochure online is referring only to first-years or not.</p>
<p>This appears to say that although the 19-21st are the official move in days for the whole campus, that you can move in as early as tomorrow. Doesn’t seem specific to first year or transfer students. Although it does suggest they follow the move-in guide. </p>
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<p>This is more specific: [Move-In</a> Dates & Times | UNC Chapel Hill Housing and Residential Education](<a href=“http://housing.unc.edu/residence-life/moving-carolina/move-dates-times.html]Move-In”>http://housing.unc.edu/residence-life/moving-carolina/move-dates-times.html)</p>
<p>I believe those are just recommendations, though I’m not sure.</p>
<p>I called Housing on this one last week. Their recorded msg says upper classmen can begin moving in today, Wed., but this applies to all. We are starting the move today. Rain on Friday will be a mess!</p>
<p>If you live nearby, moving in in stages helps a lot… And of course it rained on my move-in day freshman year! So typical, ha ha.</p>
<p>Anybody can move in starting today.</p>
<p>Thanks v.much folks! I moved in most of my stuff today, and will do the rest tomorrow.</p>
<p>Moved my son in yesterday. He’s living in Hinton. I think UNC did a good job placing him with a roomate. I’ve been so excited for his upcoming experience at UNC that I didn’t even thing about not having him at home any longer. House feels a little empty now. I’m sure it will take a few days to adjust as an empty nester.</p>
<p>Hope everyone has a great first week! I was thinking about everybody at Fall Fest last night… takes me back. : -)</p>
<p>Sanford-- mine is in HoJo too. I knew it would be hard not having him here but my goodness! He is homesick…called home last night & he had left Fall Fest & was sobbing. I think he & his roommate aren’t a good match…just a vibe. My son is very laid back & studious…his roomie is somewhat of a party animal
& very type “A.” I see a room change request coming. Wishing you a quick adjustment! I’m a complete MESS!</p>
<p>mommydeerest, things will get better - Fall Fest completely overwhelmed me freshman year too. Just waaaay too many people and too much commotion, and it’s at night and just throws your sense of balance off. You definitely have to give it a few days/weeks and get into a routine. I was pretty homesick for a long time, and my parents were only 30ish minutes away! Things get better once you have classes going on and you can make plans with people. If the roommate is giving you red flags, just make sure your son tries to take the roommate agreement seriously - it is much easier to put your foot down about things in the beginning than it is later in the semester. Fingers crossed for everyone! Sending good vibes! : -)</p>
<p>Thanks, “Gem-baby!” His next day was better…we are only 25 mins away, too. (Did we meet you in Sam’s Club buying carpet a couple of weeks ago?) He hooked up with some friends from HS for lunch & went to the Bell Tower relighting ceremony (I understand there was a technical glitch which dampened the symbolism angle-lol). At any rate…I’m cautiously optimistic!</p>
<p>mommydeerest, My son is homesick as well. He’s not a party person. Have your son visit room 206. My son’s name is John. He’s looking for some like minded kids to hang out with.</p>
<p>SanfordDad–funny—mine’s in 211. They are actually only steps apart!</p>
<p>Small world. John envisioned there being a lot more kids like him at UNC due to the high entrance requirements. In his mind the party kids are at other schools. He’s also noticed a lot of kids are in clicks with their high school buddies. I think he’s the only male student from his high school class at UNC. John has been playing basketball, ultimate frisbee, ps3, fantasy football, and plans on checking out a Christian Club that meets tomorrow. John was raised in the Presbyterian/Baptist denominations. I’m sure he would love to meet your son.</p>
<p>Frisbee! Love it. Have been playing with one group for the last three years. One of my favorite things at UNC. Pretty low key, all skill levels. The schedule for the next week or so is as follows. Forgive me for copying and pasting from another source.</p>
<p>Hey all with classes starting we are going to try a new schedule for frisbee. Starting today (August 23rd) we will be playing frisbee on:</p>
<p>Tuesday 6:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM
Friday 3:00 PM
Sunday 6:30 PM</p>
<p>All of these times are at the IM fields at UNC (Hooker Fields) and the first game will be today (August 23rd). This is the temporary schedule until Intramural games start at which point we will be pushing back the times once the lights turn on. Hope to see you all there and to all you students (and teachers). Have a good first day of classes!</p>
<p>Just a perspective from the Mom of a sophomore. I felt the exact same thing last year when we dropped D off. The first week after she was gone, it felt more like she had died than that she was at college. I wasn’t ready for that “mourning” sort of feeling. And her first few days at college were rough for her. She felt lonely and like she was the only friendless person around. She didn’t think her roommate and her were compatible. That all changed very rapidly once the rhythm of classes started.</p>
<p>Her roommate and her became good friends (and are rooming together this year). She got involved in clubs. She met friends and friends of friends. It all worked itself out very quickly.</p>
<p>And as an aside, Fallfest, while well-meaning, feels more like a cattle drive. It would depress anyone!</p>
<p>Getting into a routine with classes really changes things and helps a lot. I moved in a few days early freshman year, and looking back, I really wish I hadn’t! Having a lot of free time to ruminate about everything is not what you need to kick the semester off - you really just need to jump into things right away. The first few weeks were the hardest because you will definitely see some people taking advantage of their freedom and going nuts. I remember a lot of people I met freshman year were obsessed with going to Frat Court and partying - sometimes you feel like you aren’t doing something right because you’re not going along, and you don’t feel like you’re having as much fun as other people are. I even started wondering if I was at the right school. I think that’s why some people start to panic after Fall Fest - a lot of people you see there seem to be having a blast and you’re not, so then you feel bad. I promise things get better over time - you will meet people in your dorm and classes, etc (I met a ton of people in the HoJo elevators, ha ha)! The “partying” business dies down after about a month when all the first tests roll around and people realize they actually have to hit the library… It all works out. Stay positive! : -)</p>
<p>mommydeerest, I don’t think we met in Sam’s Club, but it sounds like we could be neighbors… ; -)</p>
<p>Awayfromitall-- thanks so much for your post. I’m glad you phrased this as you did b/c I was beginning to feel like a real oddity…my gfriends think I’m a real tool! But I, too, feel like I’m in mourning! I can’t walk past his room, get in my car, eat @ our favorite restaurants, etc., without bursting into tears. I’m so sad & lonely because my whole life’s purpose for the last 19 years just stopped…abruptly! Friends keep telling me it gets easier…even my mom says I have no choice but to get past this. Iguess she 's right, but I’m still pretty shellshocked & having a hard time shifting my routine. Its even hard to cook for only 2 again…really weird & creepy. Feeling pretty empty, but I want him to be happy. </p>
<p>I personally feel like Carolina is very diverse & that there is something for everyone. I guess the challenge is finding likeminded friends w/similar interests. Which prompts me to thank packerfan for the Frisbee info! </p>
<p>Sanford-- I think John & my son, Sam, seem to have similar interests. My kid prefers xbox360, but his roommate has his ps3 along for this semester. I may have been to quick to say he was a party animal…I think it more correct to say he is more of a socialite than a partier. He’s a good kid, I think, involved on his church choir…but still a type A-lol! I will tell S about your son…hopefully he will get up his nerve & go introduce himself & invite John to hang out…play video games, ho for a meal, etc. Do you know if he’s in A, B, C, or D? </p>
<p>Gembaby…are you from Raleigh? The young lady we met at Sam’s was really sweet & helpful…just like you & was from the Cary area so I wondered if you were one on the same! I almost asked her if she was Jambaby nut I didn’t…lol!</p>
<p>Sorry for my typos above! Tiny touchscreen & fat fingers! ;-)</p>