August 26, 2011

Nearly 1,800 students ready for Move-In Days at Wayne State University Aug. 27-30

$\"\"$ What:
Nearly 1,800 students will converge on Wayne State University's campus this weekend for "Move-In Days," an annual tradition launching the new academic year.

When:
• Freshmen and new transfers: Saturday, Aug. 27
• Sophomores, juniors and seniors: Sunday-Tuesday, Aug. 28, 29, 30.
• Students move in between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Where:
Move-In Day for incoming freshmen and new transfers will take place at the Ghafari and Atchison Residence Halls, located on the east side of Anthony Wayne Drive between Kirby Street and Warren Avenue. All other students move in to the Towers Residential Suites, located at 655 W. Kirby.

More Info:
• Ghafari and Atchison Residence Halls feature double-occupancy rooms fully furnished with private baths, high-speed Internet, study rooms and social lounges on each floor.
• The Towers Residential Suites is an 11-story tower with views as far as the Ambassador Bridge. The majority of rooms are suite style, containing four bedrooms attached to a shared living space. There are also studio rooms. The Towers serves sophomores, juniors and seniors and graduate and professional students. Within the building is a café-style dining hall, a sushi bar, a pharmacy, multiple fitness rooms, and other retail businesses.
• For more information on Wayne State housing, visit http://housing.wayne.edu

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY:
• Video, photo and interview opportunities with students and their families (best time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27)
• Contact Jessica Archer to confirm your attendance - 586-298-9080 (cell)

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.