move in – UofL News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 UofL’s campus comes alive as thousands move in for the 2024 fall semester /post/uofltoday/uofls-campus-comes-alive-as-thousands-move-in-for-the-2024-fall-semester/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:56:42 +0000 /?p=61208 A wave of excitement and anticipation sweeps through the UofL’s campus as thousands of students move into their residence halls and embark on a new chapter in their lives – trading familiarity for endless possibilities.

More than 3,900 are expected to be filled this year at the , marking a record-breaking 97% occupancy rate. Of these, nearly 1,900 first-year students unpacked their belongings in their new college homes this week, contributing to the unprecedented demand for on-campus housing.

President Schatzel wears a red t-shirt and talks to new families.
President Schatzel and husband Trevor welcome new UofL students to campus. Photo by Tom Fougerousse. August 15, 2024

UofL President Kim Schatzel and her husband, Trevor, were on hand to greet students and families on extending a warm welcome to the newest Cardinals.

Lindie Hunter, a proud parent from Charlestown, Ind., is excited and nervous as her children embark on their college journeys. While all of her children will be attending UofL this fall, only her daughter has chosen to live in the residence halls.

“It’s very exciting but also nerve-wracking. It’s the next step of adulthood,” Hunter said.

She emphasized that UofL’s affordability and free tuition benefit for dependent children offered by her employer were key factors in their family’s decision.

“We are taking advantage of the tuition assistance,” she said. “I’ve been a student here for two semesters taking classes online and now my daughter gets to experience on-campus life.”

Three first-year students, Massia Diomande, Amy Davis and Madelyne Moser, explored campus after moving into Kurz Hall, a residence hall known for its . These students are all members of the

“I’m looking forward to living with people I’m taking classes with,” said Moser, a Louisville native. “It’ll be a close-knit community.”

Diomande, from Hardin County, shared that move-in went smoothly and she’s excited about her new, comfortable room.

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Families pitch in to help students settle into their new homes at UofL. Photo by Tom Fougerousse. August 15, 2024

Davis, from Paintsville, Ky., expressed anticipation rather than nerves about the first day of classes. “I’m ready to have a schedule and start going to class,” she said.

Dozens ofhave been planned for incoming first-year, commuting and transfer students.Some of the activities include a Cardinal Kickoff Picnic with Schatzel and other UofL leaders; yard games and Bingo Like Never B-4; UofL night at Kentucky Kingdom; sunrise yoga; nachos at Ekstrom Library; After Hours event at the Speed Art Museum; and a Student Government Association welcome lunch.

Classes begin Monday, Aug. 19.

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]]> UofL incoming freshmen totals slightly increase /post/uofltoday/uofl-incoming-freshmen-totals-slightly-increase/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:17:44 +0000 http://www.uoflnews.com/?p=51111

Despite the enormous challenges necessitated by the ongoing global health emergency, thousands of students started fall classes at the University of Louisville Aug. 17 and preliminary totals show the number of incoming freshmen has increased slightly over last year.

As classes began on campuses transformed by the need for COVID-19-safe environments, the preliminary enrollment for the freshman class totals more than 2,800 students, up from approximately 2,600 in 2019. The five most popular majors areengineering, business, education, biology and psychology, but the health crisis has resulted in analmost 27% increase in the number of students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate public health programs.

The class remains diverse, with almost 20% of students identifying as African American or multiracial, and almost 7% as Latino.

The university has instituted on-campus mask requirements and is encouraging practices such as frequent testing, social distancing, proper hand-washing techniques and getting flu vaccines. A key element of UofL’s Pivot to Fall plan is hybrid classes that allow students and faculty to remain at safe distances through a combination of online and in-person learning. In addition, UofL continues to offer more than 35 completely online programs.

According to a preliminary count, more than 86% of all UofL undergraduate first-time students are enrolled in classes that combine both online and face-to-face instruction.

“Our Cardinals are not going to let the Covid-19 pandemic deter them from furthering their education,” said Neeli Bendapudi, UofL president. “They are back on campus and online, moving forward with their classes in safe and responsible ways. We welcome them and are thrilled to see them after a long absence.”

Here is a snapshot of the first-time freshman class:

  • 54.5% have some college credits
  • 19.6% are African American or identify as multiracial
  • 6.9% are Hispanic/Latino
  • 66.3% live on campus (down from 72% as reported last year)
  • 25 is the average ACT score
  • 3.8 is the average high school grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale
  • 24.9% are from outside Kentucky
  • 35 states are represented
  • 269 are part-time incoming freshmen
  • 33.7% are first-generation college students (number reflects a new definition of this breakout to align with national standards).

More information about UofL’s Pivot to Fall plan, including the latest updates on UofL’s COVID-19 protocols, is available online.

 
]]> Move-in marks the start of the new normal /post/uofltoday/move-in-marks-the-start-of-the-new-normal/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:37:48 +0000 http://www.uoflnews.com/?p=51040 Move-in Day at UofL is usually a day full of hustle and bustle, with new students and their parents weaving in and out of busy residence halls as they move in their belongings. Students beam with excitement as they begin their foray into college life while parents smile through tear-filled eyes as they leave their sons and daughters in their new home.

While UofL’s 2020 move-in brought out similar emotions, there were some noticeable differences due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eva Gover, an incoming freshman from Somerset, Kentucky, who is majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish, seemed to capture the overall feeling of students as they arrived on campus.

Eva Gover is nervous, but excited as she moves into UofL.

“I’m a little nervous, but I’m just happy I get to be here,” Gover said.

This year the crowd was smaller as students were required to schedule one-hour move-in appointments to ensure social distancing in the residence halls. Everyone wore masks, which hid any smiles from students and their parents.

Like last year, President Neeli Bendapudi was there to welcome students and their parents to campus with a (masked) smile and friendly banter. While excited for students to return, Bendapudi acknowledged the steps the Cardinal family must take to remain healthy.

“We are so excited to see freshmen getting their first taste of college and beginning their college journey,” Bendapudi said. “For all of us, this is an opportunity to show we are a community of care, so today you’ll see people wearing masks, social distancing and hopefully some very good hygiene.”

For incoming freshman and industrial engineering major Daphne Chong, moving to UofL was an easy decision, despite the long journey it required and the pandemic.

“I’m from Newport Beach, California, so it’s definitely going to be weird not knowing anyone here,” Chong said. “But I chose UofL because I felt like this was where I would get support and community. From my tour guide to my admissions counselor, everyone was just so nice here.”

Chong took an online course from UofL to help prepare for college this summer, which helped her gain confidence in herself and her new school.

“I already did the Brown Forman Engineering Academy and it was run so well that it really made me a lot more confident because I was still able to make those personal relationships with my teachers and peers and get the help I needed,” Chong said.

For Oliver Fister, an incoming Biology student from Lexington, Kentucky, moving into UofL was a day to remember.

“I’m as excited as I probably would be if we weren’t in the middle of a global pandemic,” Fister said. “I’m a little nervous about some things like staying in my dorm more than usual or not going to the library as much, but I’m really excited to live somewhere different and take some interesting classes this semester.”

Fister’s parents echoed their son’s excitement, even though it was bittersweet.

“We’ll miss him, but I’m more excited for him than anything,” Zach Fister, Oliver’s father, said. “This is his next step. And we’ll always remember this, especially during these times.”

Check out video from the first day of Move-In Day 2020:

 

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