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 Four- Brown, Crawford, Mackinnon, Pickering
• Back South- Dougan, Ewing, Hoover, True, Wray

Coming from US 33 East

• Keep left when entering Athens for US 50/32 East
• Take left exit for Stimson Ave
• Use traffic circle and take N. McKinley Ave/1804 Way
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

Coming from US 50 West

• Take left 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
• Follow the signage on campus for specific areas

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

• Bromley Hall Parking Lot
• Designated spaces in front of or along Voigt, Bryan, East Green Drive, and Front Four
• Lots 18/19/20 (Uptown Light Green Priority Lots)
• Lots 51/54 (Rufus Street)
• Lots 56/57/58 (South Green Drive)
• Lots 78 & 79 (South Green Garage)
• 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 parking with a 30-minute parking maximum to accommodate those needing close access to the residence halls. Designated move-in parking areas will be noted with signage stating: “Move-In Parking: 30-Minute Loading/Unloading".

• No Time Limit (Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 25)
• Lots 40/41 (East Green/Lower Seigfred)
• Lot 44 (Patton)
• Lot 55 (Rufus Street)
• Lots 86/88 (Clippinger)
• Lot 90 (Morton Hall)
• Lot 104 (Jefferson)
• Lots 111/112 (Parks Hall)
• Lots 127/129 (Convocation Center Outer Lots)
• Lot 129 (Convocation Center Garage)
• Lot 132 (Peden Stadium)
• Lot 133 (Walter Fieldhouse)
• Lot 143 (Central Food Facility - West Green)

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 move-in parking.

In an effort to accommodate move-in needs, the  dark green and purple lots  on campus will be available for parking. 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 enforcement is still in effect during move-in. If you park at an off-campus meter, you will need to pay the meter.

CATS is a free shuttle service for students and visitors traveling to multiple destinations throughout campus.

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