More than 800 undergraduates loaded with their possessions will flock to Wayne State University Friday, Sept. 3, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on "Move-In Day," a new annual tradition spurred by the availability of new, state-of-the-art residence halls that are fostering a richer campus life.

Move-In Day will take place at North and South Residence Halls, located on the east side of Anthony Wayne Drive between Kirby Street and Warren Avenue. Radio station CMIX-FM, 89X (88.7), will broadcast live from 9-11 a.m., culminating with the "Ultimate Room Giveaway," in which one lucky student will win a computer, a mountain bike, a Sony dream system, a compact refrigerator and a neon sign.

Opened in 2002 and 2003, respectively, North Hall and South Hall offer the latest in living and learning environments. The residence halls, located in the heart of campus, are just steps from WSU's 24-hour Undergraduate Library Study Center, Recreation and Fitness Center, Student Center Building and classes.

North and South Residence Halls rooms feature . . .

• Double- and triple-occupancy, fully furnished with private bath

• On-site residence hall director and student resident assistants

• Study rooms and social lounges on each floor

• High-speed Internet connections, cable and local telephone services

• Fully-equipped on-site laundry facilities

• Staffed 24-hour reception desk with card access system

• Meal plan for on-site dining

• Academic, social and personal programs and workshops

In fall 2005, the university will open a third new residence hall, an 11-story structure that will house more than 900 undergraduate and graduate students.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.

Editors: For more information, or assistance with photo access inside North or South Residence Halls, contact Christa Mowry at (313) 577-8157 or Tom Sakely at (313) 577-2150.