LEXINGTON, Ky. — Students at the University of Kentucky are moving into their dorms for the new school year. Monday was day two of move-in, and UK President Eli Capilouto was on campus to welcome students.

What You Need To Know

  •  Today was the second day that University of Kentucky students were moving into dorms on campus

  •  UK president Eli Capilouto was on campus today to welcome students

  •  Incoming freshman, Javier Santos, moved his belongings into his new dorm and is looking forward to starting college

  • Classes at UK begin on Aug. 21

Javier Santos was among the many students who arrived at UK with a car full of his belongings.

“It really is just like a whole new road ahead of me in life,” said Santos.

Despite the university expecting over 6,000 students to move in, Santos felt that the process went well, even though he was a little overwhelmed with all he had to do.

His mother, Lizett Avila, was there to help and it was a bittersweet moment for her.

“It’s very emotional, but it’s happy tears,” said Avila. “I’m really, really excited for him ‘cause I know he’s gonna do great.”

Santos got the chance to meet Capilouto while taking his belongings to his dorm.

Capilouto says that there is a link between students living on campus and success in school, and he was excited to welcome those moving in.

“We are extremely happy to welcome all these students and their families who join them on move-in,” said Capilouto.

Students will continue to move into their dorms tomorrow. Classes at UK will begin next Monday, Aug. 21.

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