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Transportation and Parking Services

Fall 2024 Move-In: August 24-24, 2024

July 17, 2024

We would like to welcome all Bobcats arriving on campus for Move In activities. Please find below a review of supporting campus Transportation & Parking accommodations to aid in Move In efforts Thursday, August 22 through Saturday, August 24, 2024.

For a comprehensive Move In guide, please reference the Arrival Guide.

Recommended Travel Approaches

Recommended travel approaches and campus entry points are outlined below. To assist with relieving traffic congestion we encourage guests to follow posted directional event signage.

West, Upper East, and Side Five Residence Halls:

Coming from US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E
  • Take the exit for SR 682 North
  • Exit the traffic circle onto Richland Avenue crossing the Hocking River
  • Students in West Green residence halls should be in the left lane while students on Upper East or Side Five should be in the right lane.
  • Follow the signage on campus for specific areas or housing assignment
Coming from US 50 W/ US 33 E
  • Take the exit for SR 682 North
  • Exit the traffic circle onto Richland Avenue crossing the Hocking River
  • Students in West Green residence halls should be in the left lane while students on Upper East or Side Five should be in the right lane.
  • Follow the signage on campus for specific areas or housing assignment

Lower East, Front Four, and Back South Residence Halls:

Coming from US 33 E
  • Keep left we entering Athens for US 50/32 East
  • Take left exit for Stimson Ave.
  • Use traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
  • Students in Lower East residence halls will be directed to go right on Mill Street while students on Front Four or Back South will be directed to go left on Mill Street.
  • Follow the signage on campus for specific areas or housing assignment
Coming from US 50 W
  • Take exit for Co Rd 25/Stimson Ave.
  • Turn right on Co Rd 25
  • Turn left on Stimson Ave.
  • Use traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
  • Students in Lower East residence halls will be directed to go right on Mill Street while students on Front Four or Back South will be directed to go left on Mill Street.
  • Follow the signage on campus for specific areas or housing assignment
Coming from US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E
  • Take exit for Co Rd 25/Stimson Ave.
  • Turn left on Co Rd. 25
  • Continue right on Co Rd 25
  • Turn left on Stimson Ave.
  • Use traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
  • Follow the signage on campus for specific areas or housing assignment

Campus Parking Accommodations:

Several parking accommodations are available to students during the Move In time period. Based on your housing location please see available parking with proximity to your green. All parking areas detailed below will be available from Thursday, August 22 through Saturday, August 24, 2024.

General Move In Parking: available for utilization once vehicles have been unpacked and if students plan to remain on campus. Students may utilize campus dark green and purple lots in regular non-metered, non-restricted spaces for move in purposes. Individuals should also avoid parking in sign restricted spaces and areas closed for special events. For a complete list of campus lots please reference the TPS website.

30 Minute Parking: available in lots with close proximity to residential housing locations where available. Students may utilize these designated locations to unload their vehicle and move to a general parking area if planning to stay on campus beyond unloading. 30-minute parking lots include:

  • Lower East Green: Parking will be available along East Green Drive and Gamertsfelder Hall. Signage will be present designating 30-minute loading zones and restricted parking to allow for emergency vehicle passage.
  • Back South, Side Five & Front Four: Lots 56-58 along South Green Drive will be available for 30-minute loading, Living Learning Center, Morton Hall Lot 90, and Ping Center Lot 93 and Lots 51 & 54 behind Pickering Hall. 
  • Bromley Hall: Students may utilize the parking lot located behind Bromley to unload items in addition to nearby Light Green Lots 18, 19, and 20.
  • West Green: Treudley Hall Lot 119, and the West Green Gulch, Lots 114/115.
  • All Campus: All Ohio University metered spaces are available for 30-minute parking.

Student Parking Permits: A valid parking permit or paid meter will be required to park on campus beginning Monday, August 26, 2024. Students should purchase parking permits from the online Parking Portal. 

Fall Move In Parking
 

Campus Transportation Resource:

Accessible Transportation: Free accessible transportation for Faculty/Staff and students with mobility limitations. Call 740-593-1917 for more information.

For more information on Transportation & Parking resources please connect with the TPS Customer Care Center Team at 740-593-1917 or tps@ohio.edu. Follow us on Twitter @OUTransParking for live parking and transit updates.