Iowa State University welcomes thousands of students on move-in day

AMES, Iowa — For any parent bringing a student to Iowa State University for the first time, a welcome sight is a team with bright shirts saying ‘Move-In Crew.’ This team wanders the area outside Friley Hall with a big cart on wheels to help move people in.

“I moved in this Saturday to Freddy, and I mean, I have nothing better to do might as well help people out,” said Kelsey Graham, a sophomore from Maquoketa.

“I really like meeting new people and helping people out,” said Andrew Babl, a sophomore from Mapleton. “Just seeing the smiles on peoples faces when I’m at their service really makes my day.”

This crew of volunteers helps out, however they get to move in ahead of the rush, at no charge.

“It’s our most exciting time of the year we’re welcoming about 10,200 students to on-campus living over the next week or so. We are at full capacity,” said Amelia Cepeda, of ISU Administrative Services.

This day is of course a big day for the incoming freshmen, but also for their parents.

“You know what she was pretty well-organized so I actually didn’t have to do anything besides stick in the car so it’s great,” said Jonathon Scroggs, a parent from Ankeny. “It’s just, it’s exciting for her, It’s tough on her parents of course cause we don’t want to be gone, but we’re only half an hour away, so we’ll see enough of her.”

“I didn’t ever thought that day would come even though I knew it would come if that makes sense,” said Stacey Wainwright, of Dubuque. “Did I do enough to prepare him for coming to college, and you know just again that he’ll make it and he’ll be OK. There’s just like a ton of thoughts go through my mind.”

WelcomeFest kicks off August 28 to welcome all new students to campus and to Ames.

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