Please follow the specific driving directions and parking information for your exact Residence Hall below.

Driving patterns and parking regulations are different than normal during JMU move-in.

Follow any posted signage throughout campus and obey all normal traffic laws.

Driving Directions & Parking Info

Please follow the information below for your Residence Hall

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Apartments on Grace

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

To better manage traffic, please drive directly to the R-1 Parking Lot FIRST. 

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND: 

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue to the FIFTH traffic light.
    • Note: After the third traffic light, Port Republic Rd. becomes Maryland Ave.
  3. At the FIFTH traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto S. High St.
  4. Continue on S. High St. to the FIRST traffic light.
  5. TURN RIGHT onto W. Grace St.
  6. After turning, you will see Chesapeake Ave. on your LEFT.
  7. TURN LEFT  into the R-1 Parking Lot.
Follow move-in staff/JMU police and directional signage to unloading.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue to the THIRD traffic light.
    • Note: After the second traffic light, Port Republic Rd. becomes Maryland Ave.
  3. At the THIRD traffic light TURN RIGHT onto S. High St.
  4. Continue on S. High St. to the FIRST traffic light.
  5. TURN RIGHT onto W. Grace St.
  6. After turning, you will see Chesapeake Ave. on your LEFT.
  7. TURN LEFT  into the R-1 Parking Lot.
Follow move-in staff/JMU police and directional signage to unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace St.
  3. Continue through the traffic light.
  4. Chesapeake Ave. will be on the RIGHT, AFTER crossing the railroad tracks.
  5. TURN RIGHT into the R-1 Parking Lot.
Follow move-in staff/JMU police and directional signage to unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and return to W. Grace St.
  2. Take a LEFT onto Chesapeake Ave.
  3. Park in Chesapeake Ave. Parking Deck

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Bluestone Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd. to the THIRD traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. TURN LEFT immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall
  6. Stay to the LEFT at the immediate split and follow the signs for your hall.
  • CONVERSE HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot
  • LOGAN HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot
  • GIFFORD HALL is in the FRONT of the parking lot
  • HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL & WAMPLER HALL are in the BACK of the parking lot

Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.

  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd to the SECOND traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. TURN LEFT immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall
  6. Stay to the LEFT at the immediate split and follow the signs for your hall.
  • CONVERSE HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot
  • LOGAN HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot
  • GIFFORD HALL is in the FRONT of the parking lot
  • HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL & WAMPLER HALL are in the BACK of the parking lot

Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.

  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. TURN LEFT immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall
  7. Stay to the LEFT at the immediate split and follow the signs for your hall.
  • CONVERSE HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot
  • LOGAN HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot
  • GIFFORD HALL is in the FRONT of the parking lot
  • HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL & WAMPLER HALL are in the BACK of the parking lot

Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd. to the THIRD traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  6. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.
  7. After turning into W Lot, follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • HOFFMAN HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot upon entering.
  • WAYLAND HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot upon entering.

Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.

  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd to the SECOND traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  6. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.
  7. After turning into W Lot, follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • HOFFMAN HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot upon entering.
  • WAYLAND HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot upon entering.

Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  7. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.
  8. After turning into W Lot, follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • HOFFMAN HALL is to the LEFT of the parking lot upon entering.
  • WAYLAND HALL is to the RIGHT of the parking lot upon entering.
Pull into any spot (handicap parking only if applicable) OR the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass; do not pull parallel on the grass.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and return to South Main St.
  2. Drive through the traffic light at the bottom of Bluestone Dr.
  3. Continue straight onto Warsaw Ave.
  4. Park in Warsaw Ave. Parking Deck

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Greek Row

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the FOURTH traffic light and TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Get into the LEFT LANE and continue on South Main St. to the SECOND traffic light.
  5. TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight toward the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.
  9. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and drive down the shared walk/bike path
    • The Lake will be on your left.
  2. Exit RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr.
  3. Stay in the RIGHT lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light.
  4. Drive up the hill and park in the R2 LOT.

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Hillside Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way through TWO traffic lights
  4. Just AFTER the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT into the C LOT.
  5. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way through ONE traffic light, and drive down the hill.
  6. At the bottom of the hill, TURN RIGHT into the C LOT.
  7. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs
  2. Turn right onto E. Grace St.
  3. Turn right into the Grace St. Parking Deck

JMU Campus Map

Lake Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  4. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow JMU Parking Staff to your hall's unloading.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  4. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow JMU Parking Staff to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  6. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Bluestone Dr.
  7. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  8. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow JMU Parking Staff to your hall's unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the directions of JMU Parking Services and Public Safety personnel.
  2. Visitors should park as directed.

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Skyline Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27A onto Route 33 East

  1. Travel EAST on Route 33/East Market St.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  3. Continue on University Blvd to the FIFTH traffic light.
  4. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

CHANDLER HALL:

  1. TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Dr.
  2. Follow Carrier Dr. until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  3. TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between the Bioscience and Physics/Chemistry building.
    • You will see signs for CHANDLER CHECK-IN
  4. You will be directed BEHIND the buildings, to the Festival Lawn by Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

CHESAPEAKE HALL:

  1. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage on your RIGHT to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir St.
  6. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  7. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

CHANDLER HALL:

  1. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Dr.
  2. Follow Carrier Dr. until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  3. TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between the Bioscience and Physics/Chemistry building.
    • You will see signs for CHANDLER CHECK-IN
  4. You will be directed BEHIND the buildings, to the Festival Lawn by Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.
CHESAPEAKE HALL:
  1. Continue THROUGH the SECOND traffic light.
  2. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage on your RIGHT to your hall's unloading.

Residents should use I-81:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND on I-81:

  1. Take Exit 245, to the traffic light at the end of the ramp.
  2. At the traffic light, GO STRAIGHT onto Forest Hill Rd.
  3. TURN LEFT onto Oak Hill Dr. at the stop sign, this road becomes University Blvd.
  4. Follow the road passed the Convocation Center to the Paul Jennings Hall entrance on your LEFT.
  5. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.
SHENANDOAH HALL:
  1. TURN LEFT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  2. Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging.
  3. Once staged, you will cross the land bridge towards Shenandoah Hall and follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.
PAUL JENNINGS HALL:
  1. TURN LEFT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  2. You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check-in.
  3. Once a space is available, you will be directed by Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to park on the side or back of the building for unloading.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND on I-81:

  1. Take Exit 247A onto Route 33 East
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  3. Continue on University Blvd. to the FIFTH traffic light
  4. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

SHENANDOAH HALL:

  1. TURN RIGHT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  2. Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging.
  3. Once staged, you will cross the land bridge towards Shenandoah Hall and follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

PAUL JENNINGS HALL:

  1. TURN RIGHT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  2. You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check-in.
  3. Once a space is available, you will be directed by Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to park on the side or back of the building for unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir St.
  6. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  7. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

SHENANDOAH HALL:

  1. Continue on University Blvd. until you see SHENANDOAH MOVE-IN on the RIGHT.
  2. TURN RIGHT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  3. Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging.
  4. Once staged, you will cross the land bridge towards Shenandoah Hall and follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

PAUL JENNINGS HALL:

  1. Continue on University Blvd. until you see PAUL JENNINGS MOVE-IN on the RIGHT.
  2. TURN RIGHT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.
  3. You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check in.
  4. Once a space is available, you will be directed by Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to park on the side or back of the building for unloading.

Chandler, Chesapeake, & Shenandoah Hall

  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please follow the exit signs to the Ballard Parking Deck.

Paul Jennings Hall

  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please follow the exit signs to the Convo-A Parking Lot.

JMU Campus Map

Tree Houses

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the FOURTH traffic light and TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Get into the LEFT LANE and continue on South Main St. to the SECOND traffic light.
  5. TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue passed the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.
  9. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue passed the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.
  9. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and drive down the shared walk/bike path.
    • The Lake will be on your left.
  2. Exit RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr.
  3. Stay in the RIGHT lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light.
  4. Drive up the hill and park in the R2 LOT.

JMU Campus Map

Village Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  4. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

CHAPPELEAR, DINGLEDINE, HUFFMAN, WEAVER, & WHITE HALL

  1. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  2. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  3. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.
  4. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

FREDERIKSON & HANSON HALL

  1. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  2. Just AFTER the campus gate, TURN RIGHT onto the service drive.
  3. Turn onto HANSON FIELD and follow Move-In staff/JMU police and directional signage to your hall's unloading.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  4. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

CHAPPELEAR, DINGLEDINE, HUFFMAN, WEAVER, & WHITE HALL

  1. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  2. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  3. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.
  4. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

FREDERIKSON & HANSON HALL

  1. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  2. Just AFTER the campus gate, TURN RIGHT onto the service drive.
  3. Turn onto HANSON FIELD and follow Move-In staff/JMU police and directional signage to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  6. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Bluestone Dr.
  7. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  8. Follow the remaining directions for your designated Residence Hall.

CHAPPELEAR, DINGLEDINE, HUFFMAN, WEAVER, & WHITE HALL

  1. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  2. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  3. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.
  4. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

FREDERIKSON & HANSON HALL

  1. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  2. Just AFTER the campus gate, TURN RIGHT onto the service drive.
  3. Turn onto HANSON FIELD and follow Move-In staff/JMU police and directional signage to your hall's unloading.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West:

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  4. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  5. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  6. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the service drive just before Garber Hall.
  7. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police to your hall's unloading.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  5. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  6. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  7. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  8. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the service drive just before Garber Hall.
  9. Follow Move-In staff/JMU police to your hall's unloading.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR POTOMAC HALL WILL BE POSTED BY AUGUST.

Thank you for your patience as we finish construction on our new residence hall and work on planning for a flawless Move-In!

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs to the R1 Parking Lot.

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