Move-in Weekend FAQ’s
Parking, Transportation, Traffic Control, Campus Services
Q: Which department manages Move-in Weekend?
A: No single department manages move-in weekend. Move-in weekend is a highly collaborative initiative between many campus departments. However, the primary departments are:
UNH Police – lot closure and parking lot enforcement, traffic control, pedestrian safety, and community policing.
Parking (Campus Service Office) – parking enforcement after daily move-in operations cease, parking permit questions, application and issuance.
Housing and Residential Life Move-in operations from the curb to the room
Q: Should I come to campus during move-in weekend?
A: Over the years, we have developed proven strategies for managing the experience for students and their families. The process works well thanks to the outstanding cooperation from faculty and staff whose work is less directly related to move-in and accommodate this annual request for patience and flexibility. Please consider, with the approval of your supervisor, altering your arrival and departure times, or working virtually from an off-campus location, especially on Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th.
Q: Are campus parking lots open?
A: Most of the campus parking lots will be “CLOSED” for staging to support student move-in operations. If you have to commute to campus on any of these days, please be aware of conditions that may impact travel and parking (and that could result in cars being towed at the owner’s expense if they are left in parking lots designated as “closed”).
Please anticipate, and be prepared for, last-minute changes and additional directions from the UNH Police who will be supervising parking and traffic during move-in days.
Q: Which campus parking lots are closed?
A: The following parking lots will be closed to facilitate move-in operations:
Thursday, August 27: B Lot (Babcock side/half); Ballard Loop; Brook Way, all parking spots straight back to the old NEC, and the rear of Stoke Hall; A Lot, E Lot; E-1 Lot; and E-2 Lot (except for Resident East permit-holders).
Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29: A Lot; Campus Crossing Visitor Lot; B Lot (Babcock side/half); Gregg Lot (HSSC); Edgewood Visitor Lot; Quad Way, Upper/Lower Quad parking spots; Ballard Loop; Brook Way, all parking spots straight back to the old NEC, and the rear of Stoke Hall; E Lot; E-1 Lot; and E-2 Lot (except for Resident East permit-holders).
Additionally, temporary parking for faculty and staff on Thursday, Friday & Saturday is available in:
· B Lot (South/East Side of Lot, Closet to Mill Road) *ENTER B Lot AT McDaniel Road Entrance
· N Lot, Nesmith Hall
· P Lot, Parsons Hall
· Gregg Lot
· D Lot, Elliot Alumni Center
· Mast Road Lot
· Moiles Lot
All vehicles in closed lots may be towed at the OWNERS expense.
Q: Is there an online campus map that I can print to help me locate parking lots on campus?
A: Yes, go to: https://www.unh.edu/transportation/parking/campus-parking-maps or download the UNH Mobile App for maps, bus schedules and many other helpful tools to navigate campus life.
Q: What if I have a resident permit?
A: Resident Only permit lots that are “CLOSED”: E-Lot, E1-Lot, E-2-lots. Resident East permit-holders are permitted to continue utilizing these lots. Vehicles without a valid resident permit will be towed.
Q: Do I need to move my car if I’m a Hall or Assistant Director?
A: No, however, a Police Officer may ask you to move your vehicle if it impedes move-in operations
Q: Can I park in handicap parking areas during move-in operations?
A: Yes & No. It depends if the lot or loading dock area is closed to move-in operations. Please contact Interim Chief Collopy at 603-862-1427 for specific information.
Q: Can I leave my car overnight move-in weekend?
A: No. Not unless you have a valid resident parking permit. Vehicles without a valid resident permit will be towed.
Q: Will the transportation buses be operating during move-in weekend?
A: Bus times and routes vary during move-in weekend. Please visit transportation services website for up-to-date information: https://www.unh.edu/transportation/buses-shuttles
Q: I’m a housekeeper and work overnight. Where should I park?
A: Housekeepers working overnight during move-in weekend may park in the dirt parking lot on Waterworks Rd. Housekeepers who need to park during the day should use an OPEN lot.
Q: I’m a faculty member and need to access my office during move in. Where do I park?
A: Over the years, we have developed proven strategies for managing the experience for students and their families. The process works well thanks to the outstanding cooperation from faculty and staff whose work is less directly related to move-in and accommodate this annual request for patience and flexibility. Please consider, with the approval of your supervisor, altering your arrival and departure times, or working virtually from an off-campus location. Accessing campus after 4:00 pm is best for move-in operations. Alternatively, the following lots have been designated for faculty and staff on Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
· B Lot (South/East Side of Lot, Closet to Mill Road) *ENTER B Lot AT McDaniel Road Entrance
· N Lot, Nesmith Hall
· P Lot, Parsons Hall
· Gregg Lot
· D Lot, Elliot Alumni Center
· Mast Road Lot
· Moiles Lot
Q: Where can I find out what is going on during Move-in Weekend?
A: You can find a schedule for key new student-related activities using the link to Wildcat Days at: https://www.unh.edu/new-students/wildcat-days
