Move-In Mania kicked off the new school year as freshman Warhawks landed on ULM’s campus Friday.

Friday’s early morning storm just happened to let up in time for students moving in. However, Saturday morning they didn’t get so lucky, but that didn’t stop students from enjoying their first college experience.

Bryston Marshall, a freshman English major from Baton Rouge, moved into Madison dorm Friday to begin his journey as a Warhawk.

“It hasn’t really set in yet that I’m in college,” said Marshall.

After leaving his hometown at 4 a.m. to get to campus on time, Marshall said that sleep is mainly what is on his mind right now.

Every year campus organizations come together to help incoming freshmen get settled into their new homes. Greeks, spirit groups, SGA, CAB and other organizations helped carry, move and open doors to make the process smoother and quicker for ULM’s newest residents.

“It shows that they’re willing to help, and that it’s a great school and they’re willing to support it,” said Katelyn Candler, a freshman pre-pharmacy major from Shreveport.

All types of organizations could be spotted sporting their different shirts and gear around campus.

Krystal Scott, a junior social work major from Shreveport, helped work the event and emphasized the importance of making the incoming freshmen feel welcome.

It’s important “to help [incoming freshmen] meet people for the first time and to help them transition into the college life,” said Scott.

Move-In Mania was the first event of the ULM’s annual Week of Welcome.