More than 5,500 University of Central Florida students are moving into on-campus housing today and Saturday with the help of family, friends and more than 400 volunteers.<\/p>\n
Some students had family members help them carry load after load of their belongings into their rooms early Friday, avoiding the late-morning rain. Others happily accepted help from volunteers in yellow shirts, while UCF Police officers at various locations helped direct traffic and answered questions from first-time visitors on campus.<\/p>\n
Move in continues Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.\u00a0 Volunteers from the Residence Hall Association will be available to help during those hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to see all the new faces,\u201d said Anita Fazeli, a junior majoring in health sciences. She and freshmen Mykala Ford and Christa Deeks eagerly waited for new students in front of Tower 1 for most of Friday morning.<\/p>\n
Students and parents are encouraged to arrive early and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. A limited number of hand trucks are available to use. It\u2019s also important to drink plenty of fluids and take advantage of air-conditioning available at every move-in location.<\/p>\n