Planning ahead for Spring Semester 2018 Move Out and Commencement parking, traffic

As Spring Semester 2018 Move Out and Commencement approaches, Ohio University students, friends and family members are advised to plan ahead for residence hall move out, increased campus traffic and event-related parking regulations.

Residence Hall Closing Information
All Ohio University residence halls will officially close at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018. Students should vacate their residence hall within 24 hours of their last exam or by 8 p.m. Friday evening, whichever comes first.

Remember: Avoid parking any vehicles in roadways or fire lanes and to pay close attention to all posted campus signage.

Students’ rooms must be cleaned prior to departure; this includes:

• The removal of all recycling, trash and personal items.
  • Donation systems are set up at every residence hall.
  • ALL carpet and furniture must be placed in the appropriate signed outside area. NO carpet or furniture in the dumpsters.
• Removal of all food items from microwaves and refrigerators. 
  • East Green, West Green and Front Four: Food donation bins are in every residence hall lobbies.
  • Back South: Food donation bins are near back doors.
  • Ask your RA for foodbank donation bags as needed.
• Wiping down all room surfaces, including microwave and refrigerator units, inside and out.
  • Unplugging all appliances and leaving their doors open.
     

Please note that all students must properly checkout through a Housing and Residence Life staff member. A $100 minimum fee is charged to students who do not complete the checkout process properly.

Additional information regarding Residence Hall move-out is available online.

Spring Commencement Parking and Traffic Details
Approximately 4,200 students are participating in Ohio University's graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5.

The graduate commencement ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4 for both master’s and doctoral degrees. Undergraduate ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5.

Parking for Spring Commencement is available within any dark green or purple lot on campus from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Transportation and Parking Services works in conjunction with the Ohio University Police Department to manage traffic and parking for this event. Visit Transportation and Parking Services’ official Commencement Weekend parking calendar for more information.

Disability parking and a drop off location for those with mobility concerns is located in Lot 128 at the Convocation Center and accessible from South Shafer Street. A state-issued disability placard or license plate is required for long-term parking.

It is important to note that many events are scheduled to take place across campus during Commencement weekend, and increased traffic is anticipated. OHIO event staff will be on site prior to Commencement to provide assistance and direction; members of the Ohio University Police Department will also be on site to assist with parking.

Guests are encouraged to pay close attention to all signage within University parking lots before attempting to park their vehicle. Please review the Special Events and Lot Closures section on Parking Services’ site for the latest updates.

For more information, please contact Parking Services at 740.593.1917 or parking@ohio.edu.

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