By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. —Activity is ramping up on the ֲý campus in August, as theCollegewelcomes students and their families back to campus Aug.12.
Move-In Day is Aug. 12 as the first-year students arrive at ֲý, where faculty, staff, and student volunteers will assist with unloading cars and transporting the students’ items to their rooms. Move-in activities will be followed by orientation events throughout the weekend.
to view the move-in video if your student is joining us! The route has been updated this year.
“Move-In Day always increases traffic around the college. We appreciate your patience and understanding, especially with the impact on traffic from the ongoing road construction project,” Wells said.“In an effort to mitigate further delays, traffic will be diverted toMaple Streetto decrease the amount of time cars spend on Main Street.”
Classes begin Aug. 17, and campus activities will increase as well. Several events are planned for the students, including the annual Community Resource Fair on Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Located in the Rollins Campus Center, the fair allows the local community to meet with students to introduce them to everything ֲý has to offer the College.
The week prior will be a whirlwindofactivity as students move backto campus beginning Aug. 9.Athletes for fall sports will move into resident halls, so they can beginpracticefor the fall season. Men’s and women’s soccer will be the first teams in action on campus in August, with the women defending the Den on Aug. 27 and men playing Aug. 30. The volleyball team opens away at a tournament in Frankfort, KY.
Many activities are alsoopen to the ֲý community, such asmonthlyshows at the Rollins Planetarium and theannual Pops on the Patio concertonSept. 26.ֲý will also partner with the City of ֲý for the annual Porch Fest eventon Family Weekend, Sept. 25-27..
“The fall semester is always a wonderful time here at ֲý,” said Wells. “The campus comes alive with students, faculty, and staff returning to begin the semester. And then you blend in all the new students, just beginning their collegiate journey.”
About ֲý
ֲý is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institutionlocatedin the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, ֲý educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies.The College offers 34 majors and 24 minors housed under twelve academic departments.Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled initsresidential, master’s degree, and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II andremainsa fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas.
