Sac State move-in day includes opening of Mt. Whitney residence hall

Mike TeSelle

It’s a big day on the campus of Sacramento State. This is the traditional move-in day for incoming students.

This year is even bigger for those getting to move into the brand new Mt. Whitney residence hall.

Aislinn Ingles, who got help from her Modesto-area parents, was among the first to move-in and check out the new home for more than 350 new students.

“I love it. I can’t wait. It’s a little small, but yeah I’m so excited,” said Ingles.

Ingles was among the 2,300 students and families who were greeted by the Sac State band and cheerleaders once check-in began shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday.

The $69 million, five-story, 97,100-square-foot Mt. Whitney Hall stands as the newest addition to on-campus housing.

It also comes as the university begins a new requirement for students to live in on-campus housing for the first two academic years.

The co-ed building features recreation rooms, technology rich study lounges, tele-health rooms, computer lab, laundry room, movie room, classroom, large conference room and outdoor social spaces, according to Sac State’s website.

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