Mason, Link, and Randolph – Move-In Instructions
Check-in Times
First Year and Transfer Students: August 21
- 8am – 10am: Randolph 5th floor, Randolph 3rd Floor,
- 10am – 12pm: Randolph 4th floor, Link 2nd Floor
- 12pm – 2pm: Randolph 2nd Floor, Randolph 1st Floor
- First year students assigned to Mason Hall may arrive anytime between 8am-2pm
- Transfer students may arrive anytime between 8am-2pm
Returning Students: August 24-25; 8am – 2pm
Directions to Campus for Residents of Mason/Link/Randolph:
From the North:
- Take I-95 South to exit 133A: Warrenton Rd, US-17 South business
- Merge off I-95 South onto Warrenton Rd, US-17 South business
- Turn Right onto US-1 South
- Turn Left at light onto College Ave, after passing under UMW pedestrian bridge
- Turn Left at light into Main Gates
From the South:
- Take I-95 to exit 130A: Fredericksburg, Rt 3 East business
- Merge off I-95 onto Rt 3 East business
- Turn Left at light onto William St
- Turn Left at light onto College Ave
- Turn Right into Main Gates
As you approach campus you will see directional signage courtesy of UMW Police and VDOT. Please follow the signs and university personnel’s instructions as you approach.
Loading Zones:
Under no circumstances may cars be left unattended in designated Unloading Zones. The driver of the vehicle must remain with the vehicle at all times in designated unloading zones. All cars must be moved from unloading zones to long-term parking by 3 pm. Please follow all verbal instructions from University Staff and Move-In crew.
Long term parking locations:
Long term parking is available in the Alvey parking garage (Except top floor), Alvey lot, Thornton lot,
Marshall lot, and Sunken Road Lot (near UMW Apts). Please move your vehicle to one of these locations
when finished unloading on Move-In Day.
Handicap Parking:
Altered parking lot designations on Move-In Day do not apply to spaces designated as handicap parking. Any vehicle parked in a handicap space must display a valid placard.