Plan Ahead: Move-In Traffic and Parking, August 20 – 21
Move-In Is Almost Here!
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Move-in is almost here! Beginning Thursday, August 20, we’ll welcome nearly 4,000 residential students and their families to campus. It’s an exciting start to the academic year and a busy one, so faculty and staff traveling to campus on August 20 or 21 are encouraged to plan ahead for increased traffic and temporary parking changes.
What to Know Before Coming to Campus
The heaviest traffic is expected between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both Thursday, August 20, and Friday, August 21. Traffic patterns, parking availability, and access to some areas of campus will be affected.
You can also use the campus map to locate the parking areas referenced below. Please plan to:
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Use the outer loop to navigate campus. The inner loop will be dedicated to residential student move-in.
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Allow additional time for your commute and travel around campus. Traffic may be heavier than usual.
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Expect temporary parking and traffic changes, particularly in parking areas along Park Road and Poplar Avenue.
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Use Commons Drive Garage, Levels 2 – 4, as an alternative parking option. Faculty and staff with “D” permits who typically park in Lot 1, along Park Road, or in Lot 24 may park in Commons Drive Garage on August 20 and 21.
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Lot 2 will remain open, although congestion and temporary access delays are possible. If you have difficulty accessing Lot 2, you may also park in Commons Drive Garage, Levels 2 – 4.
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Normal parking operations along Park Road will resume on Monday, August 24.
Move-in also marks the beginning of Welcome, Retrievers. Faculty and staff who would like to take part in welcoming students back to campus can view the full schedule of events and activities online.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we welcome our Retrievers home. Whether you’re helping with move-in or simply offering directions and a friendly hello, you can help make the start of the year a positive one for students and their families.
Warm regards,
New Student Experience Engagement Subcommittee