School’s nearly back in session for the Triangle’s thousands of students, and move-in weekend is fast approaching. Pro tip: You might want to avoid areas near these campuses while students settle into their residence halls. Here’s when.
NC State University | Move in: Thursday, Aug. 14-Sunday, Aug. 17. | First day of classes: Monday, Aug. 18 | ~39,000 students
UNC-Chapel Hill | Move in: Wednesday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 18 | First day of classes: Monday, Aug. 18 | ~31,000 students
Duke University | Move in: Saturday, Aug. 16 | First day of classes: Monday, Aug. 25 | ~18,000 students
Meredith College | Move in: Saturday, Aug. 16 | First day of classes: Wednesday, Aug. 20 | ~1,600 students
Shaw University | Move in: Thursday, Aug. 7 | First day of classes: Wednesday, Aug. 13 | ~1,100 students
William Peace University | Move in: Wednesday, Aug 13-Saturday, Aug. 16 | First day of classes: Wednesday, Aug. 20 | ~700 students
Note: St. Augustine’s University has transitioned to fully remote learning this year.
Got a student heading back to campus? We’ve got a list chock-full of back-to-school essentials, from college-themed totes to a keepsake book.
