Wednesday morning, residence halls opened their doors and instantly the lazy calm of summer was shattered.

The recently vacant parking lots filled to capacity and students began to move in. Most weren't forced to make the transition into college alone.

Where there was a new student there was almost inevitably a cluster of family and friends lending their services as baggage carriers and givers of emotional support.

Also on-hand to assist, were those seasoned students who remember what it was like to move into a dorm for the first time on a scorching August day.

These students, recognized by their bright red shirts, were volunteers for the HI team, formally known as the Hall Involvement team. With all the extra help, students were well on their way to settling in.

Now all that's left is getting organized and that little thing called class.