Please read carefully as you may be impacted even if you have already moved into your residence hall.

Key takeaways you need to know

  • All vehicles must be moved from the facilities and Wismer lots no later than 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 to allow for first year move-in Thursday August 20. (see red area below on images)
  • New Hall residents must unload in the gravel lot entrance.
  • Expect changes in traffic flow; staff will be on hand to direct you

Parking Lot Closures and Traffic Flow

To facilitate a smooth move-in process for all students and their families, there will be temporary closures of certain parking lots and adjustments to traffic flow on campus. While there will be designated unloading zones to help you move your belongings into your residence hall quickly, please remember to be considerate of others and use these zones for unloading only.


Thursday, August 20 First-Year Move In:

Info for faculty, staff and students on campus with cars:

The facilities lot and the restricted spaces in the Wismer lot will be closed for parking to allow for first year move in. All vehicles in the lots indicated in red below must be cleared by 7p.m Wednesday, August 19. Please plan to park in the gravel lot, 9th Ave lot, or the Wismer parking lot (outside of the red restricted area listed below).

Info for first-year families moving in: 

Check in is located in Myrin Library. When you arrive, this is where to initially park for check in:

  • Students living in Beardwood, Paisley, and Stauffer (BPS) should plan to park and access campus via the 5th Avenue entrance, and park in the Wismer lot for check-in.
  • Students living in Brodbeck, Wilkinson, and Curtis (BWC) should plan to park and access campus via the 9th Avenue entrance and park close to the Floy Lewis Bakes Center.

After checking in at the Myrin Library, you will be further directed by staff on where you need to park to unload your vehicles.

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Sunday, August 23 – Returning Students Move In:

  • Richter/North: Residents may unload in the Wismer lot or along the south side of the road that runs between Richter/North and New Hall. These locations are indicated in Yellow on the map below. You must stay on the south side of the road to keep the fire lane clear.
  • New Hall: Residents must pull into the gravel lot behind New Hall and Patterson Field to unload at the rear entrance. Residents may line up on the south side of the driveway to unload; the north side fire lane must be kept clear for ingress and egress. These locations are indicated in Blue on the map below. There will be staff present to direct vehicles to where they need to go.

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