Student volunteers carry belongings up a stairwell at Upton-Hastings Hall as new students move in to dorms Saturday at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham.

Student volunteers take a break from moving in freshman at Upton-Hastings Hall at the University of Southern Maine. Aaron Vermette, right, a sophomore from Greenwood, and Connor Blake, a junior from Westbrook fall back as they dance with other volunteers.

Chance Isazu, a junior from Bangor, carries a tote bin on her head while helping students move into Anderson Hall at the University of Southern Maine. Isazu, who is studying political science, says, "It is a good thing to help out and get to know people that you don't know."

Noah Hall, a sophomore from Windham, is reflected in a mirror as he carries a teddy bear while helping new students move into Anderson Hall at University of Southern Maine on Saturday.

Freshman Riley Curtis of Brewer decorates her dorm room in Woodward Hall at the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, while her friends and tennis teammates Sydney Halle of Augusta and Regina Harmon, right, of Scarborough keep her company.

Freshman Charlie Marks of Orono holds a bonsai tree while checking in to Woodward Hall at the University of Southern Maine on Saturday. At left is Marks' roommate Khadijiah Kagoni of Auburn, also a freshman.