Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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The Eighth Of September By Bill Grau The sun had barely poked its head through the early morning clouds when the first car rolled through Seton Hall’s main gates. Within the hour, the parking lots would be clogged with drivers scrambling for the few remaining spaces. The 1977-78 school year was officially underway. September eighth had arrived. The school year had actually begun a day earlier for resident students. Check-in meant lines of cars near the dorms, packed with clothes, stereos and probably a few unauthorized small pets. Most of the day was spent hauling in a seemingly endless supply of “necessities,” with parents and friends lending a hand. When the tearful goodbyes were over, students were left to fend for themselves for another two semesters. Now, it was time to begin unfurling the red tape. Official dorm procedures meant picking up linens, food meal plan books and room keys. All of the residents knew in advance who their roommates would be — freshmen roommates were decided by a summer survey of desired roommate qualities. After restoring the room to some order, it was off to one of the many welcome back parties sponsored by students, the Resident Student Association and even Macke Food Service, who threw a open-house picnic on the lawn. It was more red tape for residents and commuters alike if tuition bills weren’t paid. Class cards were handed over after what was usually a long wait on a Bayley Hall line. For those still pondering the all important question of whether they could drag themselves out of bed for an eight o’clock class, there was still an “out” — the “Add Drop” forms. That meant another long line — but not before you raced around collecting all the necessary signatures. For the spruced up freshmen, the first class was probably a time of butterflies and the satisfaction of finally finding the right room. For the seasoned veterans, it was finally a chance to sit down. The main gates of the campus continued to provide welcome relief for harried commuters throughout the school year. Welcome Back! Readying for the long school year proved to be a monumental task f or students returning to the Seton Hall campus last September. Additional fees awaited those students who registered late or performed add drop chores, while long lines greeted those who traveled to the Bursar’s Office to pay tuition fees of $78 per credit. Commuters and residents alike hurried to the campus bookstore to pick up required texts, but commuters stayed a bit longer to register for a $10 parking permit. Dorm students were cheered by “Welcome Back’’ picnics sponsored by the Resident Students Association and Macke Food Service. Finally, the day was over, and exhausted students drove or strolled slowly from the campus. 20 First Day

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Methods of transportation varied as students commuted to Seton Hall for their first day of classes A motorcycle drives through the main gates of the campus. % w, ■it

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