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MUW Move-In Day 2025

August 17, 2025

Shaffina Quillan, left, passes a moving box to Mississippi University for Women students Kenn Richardson, a senior studying elementary education, and Cinaiya Brown, a senior studying nursing, Saturday in front of Grossnickle Hall at The W. Quillan was moving in her son, Rajendra Quillan, who will be a freshman studying mathematical education. Dozens of students involved with organizations on campus moved in early last week to help new students move into their dorms Saturday. Director of Housing and Residence Life Andrew Moneymaker said about 350 students moved in on Saturday. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
Residential Adviser Zarin Tasnim Raya, left, passes a name tag to MUW sophomore Olivia Carlisle, while McKenzie Johnson and her mother Jennie Johnson, cross students’ names off of a list. Tasnim Raya, a junior studying chemistry, and Jennie Johnson, a manager in the campus mailroom, agreed that their favorite part of move-in day is meeting all of the new students. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
Steve Gates, a volunteer for Mississippi University for Women, directs traffic Saturday morning on move-in day. Gates said he graduated from the university in 2023 and was enjoying the opportunity to tan while helping new students find their way. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
Jojo Clay, left, listens as Erin Crabtree, a junior at The W, explains the unloading process for new students. Clay, originally from Jackson, will be a freshman studying culinary arts. “I’m excited to meet new people,” Clay said. Crabtree said she enjoys talking to new students and their parents. “I like being able to calm their nerves and just tell them about how great of a time they’re going to have this year.” (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
Sydney Barrett, a freshman studying nursing, carries in shelves for a new student on move-in day Saturday at The W. Barrett, originally from Denton, Texas, was allowed to move onto campus early last week as a member of the volleyball team. Barrett said what she’s most looking forward to out of the school year is for volleyball season to start. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
Molly Clements, left, peers into a truck bed as her father, Tony Clements, and her boyfriend Jack Jackson, unload what’s inside. The three were moving Delani Clements into her dorm Saturday at The W. Delani Clements, a freshman studying nursing, said she’s excited to get closer with her roommate throughout the semester. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
MUW students Emma Thompson, a sophomore majoring in nursing, and Madison Kelly, a senior majoring in kinesiology, carry a new student’s belongings into Grossnickle Hall Saturday morning at The W. Thompson said her favorite part of move-in day is talking to new students and helping them get settled. (Cadence Harvey/Dispatch Staff)
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