Olivia Bradford '13 (psychology) from Southold, NY and her father. The one thing she had to bring to college is her cell phone. "That's how I stay in touch with my friends." Back in the day, her father couldn't live without his favorite snacks. "Cafeteria food was horrible at the time."

President Scott gives a helping hand to students on Move-In Day

President Scott helps a student carry a box up to the third floor.

The R.A. staff in Eddy Hall strike a welcoming pose.

Stephanie Ortiz '13 (undecided) from Bronx, NY decorates her room. "I couldn’t leave home without my Mac. I love it."

Christina Hatzigeorgiou '13 (education and mathematics) from Flushing, Queens unpacks her favorite clothes, which she had to bring from home. Due to the state of the economy, she shopped smarter, looking for sales at Walmart and Target.

Four generations of Adelphi students: Julia Melvin '13 (psychology) from Chester, NJ with her brother Stephen Melvin '10 (biology) and their parents, both Adelphi alumni of the Biology Department.

Cassandra Roland '13 (biology) from Elmont, NY and her mother put her clothes on hangers. The current economy persuaded her to shop wisely. "I saved a little bit: bought less and bargained more."

Joshua Minton '13 (theatre) from Montgomery, NJ and Daniel DeMarco '13 (theatre) from Rockport, MA discuss their books. Joshua had to bring his computer and iPod, while Daniel couldn't leave home without his laptop, iPod, and books, especially On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Because of the state of the economy both looked for ways to save: Joshua started shopping for his dorm room early, in June, while Daniel sought bargains and brought things he already owned.

Malcolm Baker-Baylor '13 (undecided) from Bronx, NY places his clothes neatly in the drawers. He couldn’t leave home without his skates.

Kevin O’Brien '13 (business management) from West Islip, NY sets up his laptop.

Lauren Pastolove '13 (undecided) from Dix Hills, NY unpacks her things.

William Carey '13 (physical education) from Holbrook, NY fills up his desk drawers. He couldn’t leave home without his Xbox.