Kinesiology junior Crishawn Crawley and her dad unload their truck during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Arlington Hall.

Kinesiology junior Crishawn Crawley and her dad unload their truck during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Arlington Hall. Students were provided carts to move their belongings.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

The campus buzzed with excitement as students prepared for the start of the new semester during the 2025 Fall Move-In event on Thursday. 

Volunteers were on hand to help students unload vehicles, and carts were provided to carry belongings. 

Many parents and family members assisted students during the move-in process.

The event lasted from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Students and their families walk in and out of West Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14.

Students and their families walk in and out of West Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14. Students were able to check into their residence halls between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Photo by Elvis Martinez-Cartagena

Residential outreach counselor Cristina Blankenbaker speaks to students during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Vandergriff Hall.

Residential outreach counselor Cristina Blankenbaker speaks to students during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Vandergriff Hall. Blankenbaker spoke about Counseling and Psychology Services.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Medical technology junior Sarah Graves loads her belongings into a cart during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Vandergriff Hall.

Medical technology junior Sarah Graves loads her belongings into a cart during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Vandergriff Hall. Graves said she’s looking forward to seeing the campus cat, Microwave, around this semester.

Photo by Mabel Cruz

Texarkana, Texas, residents Jasmine Gill, 43, left, Shaun Gill, 18, center, and Daniel Gill, 14, carry their belongings to West Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14.

Texarkana, Texas, residents Jasmine Gill, 43, left, Shaun Gill, 18, center, and Daniel Gill, 14, carry their belongings to West Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14. Students were provided a move-in packing list to help them gather their belongings.

Photo by Elvis Martinez-Cartagena

Roberto Melendez wheels boxes toward Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 on West Campus.

Roberto Melendez wheels boxes toward Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 on West Campus. Melendez helped his daughter move into the new residence hall.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Families and students wait in line outside Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14.

Families and students wait in line outside Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14. The building has the most housing units for students of all residence halls at UTA.

Photo by Maricela Gonzales

Volunteers help students and families move in during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Arlington Hall.

Volunteers help students and families move in during the 2025 Fall Move-In Event on Aug. 14 at Arlington Hall. Volunteers were available to help move belongings until 3 p.m.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Waxahachie, Texas, resident Kathryn Mayfield, 18, unpacks her belongings in Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14.

Waxahachie, Texas, resident Kathryn Mayfield, 18, unpacks her belongings in Maverick Hall during the 2025 Fall Move-in Event on Aug. 14. T-shirts were handed out to people moving in.

Photo by Elvis Martinez-Cartagena

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