The first of 21,180 students enrolled at California State University, Fresno for the fall semester began arriving Thursday, Aug. 20, at the campus’ University Courtyard residence halls, marking the start also of the 50th year of campus housing for students.
More than 1,200 students will settle into University Courtyard ahead of fall 2009 classes, which begin begin Monday, Aug. 24.
When the dorms first opened in 1959 on the then-new Fresno State campus, 600 students lived in three community-style halls. Six residence suites have since been added.
Even with greater capacity, there’s a waiting list of 60 student residents who will be accommodated at the Piccadilly Inn University near Fresno State until rooms become available, which is expected by the end of September, said Erin Boele, director of Housing.
Several events for new and returning residents and their parents are planned at University Courtyard, including a barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. University President John D. Welty, Dr. Paul M. Oliaro, the vice president for student affairs, and other top Fresno State officials will speak at 5 o’clock, and the Bulldog Marching Band will perform at 6.
An information fair is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, where campus clubs and organizations and vendors will offer information. A workshop at 4 p.m. by ILovetoCreate (formerly Duncan Ceramics) will provide dorm decorating ideas.
At 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Graves Hall lobby, parents can ask questions of University Courtyard senior staff members.
Weekend activities include:
- Friday Night Fever: 8 p.m. (karaoke, improv comedy and dancing).
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Greek Community Tour begins in front of Baker Hall; 2 p.m. Watermelon Games at Aspen Lawn; 9 p.m. Casino Game Night at the pool area.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. Water Games at the pool area before; 9 p.m. ice cream sundaes at the Atrium Patio
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