Transportation and Parking

These halls include:

• West - Boyd, Convo, James, Ryors, Sargent, Treudley, Wilson
• Upper East - 4 University Terrace, Bryan, Voigt
• Side Five - Adams, Carr, Luchs, Sowle, Tanaka

Coming from US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E

• Take exit for SR 682 North
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

Coming from US 50 West/ US 33 East

• Take exit for SR 682 North
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

These halls include:

• Lower East -  Biddle, Bush, Gamertsfelder, Jefferson, Johnson, Lincoln, Perkins, Read, Shively, Tiffin, Washington
• Front South- Brown, Crawford, Mackinnon, McDavis, Pickering
• Back South - Dougan, Ewing, Hoover, True, Wray

Coming from US 33 East

• Keep left when entering Athens for US 50/32 East
• Take right exit for Rock Riffle Rd.
• Make a right turn at the stop sign
• Take a left onto Stimson Ave. at the first light
• Use traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas
   

DISCLAIMER ABOUT ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

• Several construction projects are underway across campus and on surrounding roadways. These projects may result in traffic delays, modified vehicle access, and changes to pedestrian routes. Please use caution when traveling through construction areas and follow all posted signs and directions. Large vehicles, including moving trucks and trailers, may experience additional challenges navigating certain campus roadways. One of the projects us the closure of Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane. It will be closed from August 10 through September 10 to support the City of Athens Sewer Improvement Project. Additional information regarding the closure and associated detour routes is available on the City of Athens website. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes when traveling to campus.
   

Coming from US 50 West

• Take left exit #173A for Stimson Ave traffic circle
• Take the first exit on the traffic circle
• Go straight on Stimson Ave and then use the next traffic circle to take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

DISCLAIMER ABOUT ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

• Several construction projects are underway across campus and on surrounding roadways. These projects may result in traffic delays, modified vehicle access, and changes to pedestrian routes. Please use caution when traveling through construction areas and follow all posted signs and directions. Large vehicles, including moving trucks and trailers, may experience additional challenges navigating certain campus roadways. One of the projects us the closure of Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane. It will be closed from August 10 through September 10 to support the City of Athens Sewer Improvement Project. Additional information regarding the closure and associated detour routes is available on the City of Athens website. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes when traveling to campus.

Coming from US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E

• Take right exit for Rock Riffle Rd.
• Turn left at the stop sign
• Turn right on to Rock Riffle Rd. at the second stop sign
• Turn left on Stimson Ave at the light
• Use the traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

DISCLAIMER ABOUT ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES

• Several construction projects are underway across campus and on surrounding roadways. These projects may result in traffic delays, modified vehicle access, and changes to pedestrian routes. Please use caution when traveling through construction areas and follow all posted signs and directions. Large vehicles, including moving trucks and trailers, may experience additional challenges navigating certain campus roadways. One of the projects us the closure of Richland Avenue at Dairy Lane. It will be closed from August 10 through September 10 to support the City of Athens Sewer Improvement Project. Additional information regarding the closure and associated detour routes is available on the City of Athens website. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes when traveling to campus.

• Bromley Hall Parking Lot
• Designated spaces in front of or along Voigt, Bryan, East Green Drive, and Front Four
• Designated spaces in front of or along McDavis Hall
• Edgehill Drive
• Lots 18/19/20 (Uptown Light Green Priority Lots)
• Lots 51/54 (Rufus Street)
• Lots 56/57/58 (South Green Drive)
• Lot 87/93 (Ping Center)
• Lots 114 & 115 (James/Wilson Halls)
• Lot 119 (Sargent Hall)

Meters in a variety of locations throughout campus will be designated as move-in unloading zones with a 30-minute maximum to accommodate those needing close access to the residence halls. Designated parking areas will be noted with signage.

No Time Limit (August 20 through August 23)

• Lot 55 (Rufus Street)
• Lots 86/88 (Clippinger)
• Lot 90 (Morton Hall)
• Lot 104 (Jefferson)
• Lots 111/112 (Parks Hall)
• Lot 125 (Track & Field Facility)
• Lots 127/128 (Convocation Center Outer Lots)
• Lot 132 (Peden Stadium)
• Lot 133 (Walter Fieldhouse)
• Lot 143 (Central Food Facility - West Green)
• Lot 154 (RROC)

Parking lots on campus are labeled by color on permanent signage. Extended parking can be found in any dark green or purple lot on campus that is not specifically marked as 30-minute unloading zone.

Parking is NOT permitted in fire lanes.

While parking on the grass is not normally permitted, a special exception will be made in certain areas to accommodate a large number of vehicles moving into residence halls. Please only utilize parking within the grass in approved locations as directed by an OHIO staff member.

Athens City parking (including metered parking) and private apartment complex parking enforcement are still in effect during move-in. 

For academic year parking information, visit Parking and Transportation Services.

CATS is a free shuttle service for students and visitors traveling to multiple destinations throughout campus. Campus shuttles are available to help you get around once you’re on campus. Please note that some routes may operate on modified service hours during the move-in period.

CATS Schedule and Routes

CATS Late Night is a free on-demand transit service for students and visitors at night, providing a safe and secure method of travel across campus. Riders are encouraged to schedule rides in advance. Requests for on-demand service are also accepted. Wait times are dependent on demand.

CATS Late Night Schedule and Routes

For those needing additional accessibility support, Paratransit services are available through CATCAB, which offers limited and permanent mobility transportation.

CATCAB Information

Students can also use the Bobcat Pass (Athens Public Transit Partnership), which provides both campus and community fixed-route service. Your student ID card serves as an unlimited fare card for these routes.

Bobcat Pass Information