Move-In Days wrapped up Thursday on the Mizzou campus. Thousands of freshmen started moving into their residence halls this week ahead of the new school year.

All their possessions cost more this year compared to last year because of inflation.

Volunteers from both the Mizzou campus and the Columbia community helped freshmen and their families move furniture, clothes, and school supplies into the dorms.

Luke Flavin of St. Louis said he paid more for everything this school year because of inflation.

Flavin hoped he could save some money by living in a dorm. “I’m rooming with three of my high school friends," said Flavin. "They chose this. I decided to do the same thing.”

Angelynn Newman helped her son Chip Weihmeir with his financial budget during his first year of college. Newman wished she could help her son save more money on food while living in a dorm.

Newman said, “I’ll miss cooking dinner for him, just being around him and having his presence in the house. I’m going to miss that.”

MU Residential Life Director Tyler Page said this week’s campus move-in was smooth and successful thanks to his staff and volunteers. Page said a dorm room was still a bargain as students faced higher inflation costs.

Page said, “Additionally, it’s the convenience. When you walk out your door of a Mizzou residence hall, your front yard and your backyard is Mizzou. It’s The Columns. It’s Faurot Field. It’s just easy access to the Mizzou experience.”<>>

Inflation had also increased the cost of Mizzou tuition to $217.50 per credit hour. That’s up by about $14 per credit hour compared to last year.