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Check-In Locations, Maps, Loading Zones

Fall 2025

  • Information subject to change. Check again closer to move-in days.
    • Monday, August 11 (Sorority Recruitment. Check in at your hall's service desk.)
    • Tuesday, August 12 (Admitted Students Day)  
    • Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 (General Move-In)
    • Thursday, August 14 (One on 4th) Review check-in process.
  • Scroll down for maps and detailed driving and parking instructions.
  • Please bring your student ID, driver’s license or government ID. 
Residential Halls

Check-In Locations

Allen Hall Griffith Community Center
Bennett Hall 1st floor living room
Booker Hall Griffith Community Center
Bost Hall  Griffith Community Center
Carreker East and West Halls Griffith Community Center
Davis Hall Griffith Community Center
Iba Hall 1st floor lounge
Jones Hall Central Market Place
Kamm Hall Pattillo Community Center
McPherson Hall Griffith Community Center
Morsani-Smith Halls Griffith Community Center
One on 4th Apartment Complex One on 4th
Parker Hall Wentz Hall
Patchin Hall Central Market Place
Payne Ellis Hall Griffith Community Center
Peterson-Friend Halls Pattillo Community Center
Sitlington Hall Griffith Community Center
Stinchcomb Hall Griffith Community Center
Stout Hall 1st floor lounge
University Commons  1st floor lounges
The Villages (A/FIT to F) Central Market Place
Wentz Hall 1st floor lounge
Young Hall Griffith Community Center
Zink Hall Griffith Community Center
Brumley, Demaree, Prosser, West, Williams Neighborhoods Family Resource Center (FRC)

 


Move-In Maps and Loading Zones

Information subject to change. Check again closer to move-in days.

 

📍 Traffic Advisory. During move-in (Aug. 11-14, 2025), Hall of Fame Ave. (a main east–west thoroughfare through the center of campus) will be restricted to one-way eastbound traffic between Western Rd. and Walnut St. and one-way westbound traffic between Duck St. and Monroe St. Please follow one-way signs and traffic directions

 

📍 Traffic Advisory. During move-in (Aug. 11-14, 2025), University Avenue (a main east–west thoroughfare through the southside of campus) will be closed at Monticello Drive. For travel to Stout, Wentz, Parker Halls, enter campus at the intersection at Monroe St. and University Ave. Please follow traffic directions.

  • Overview Map 

    Map of suggested routes to take when moving into the res halls at OSU

    Suggested routes to resident halls entering campus from I-35. See more details in the maps below. Also view Campus Map.
    • White Route: Bennett, Booker-Stinchcomb, Family Resource Center, Griffith Community Center (Bost, Davis, Sitlington, Young, Zink-Allen), University Commons
    • Black Route: Iba, Pattillo Community Center (Kamm-Peterson-Friend), Central Market Place (The Villages, Patchin-Jones)
    • Orange Route: Stout, Wentz, Parker
  • Bennett Hall (White Route)
    » View Bennett Hall on Campus Map

    Bennett Hall loading zones and move-in map

    This one-way route leads you to the designated loading zones that wrap around Bennett, using the inside lanes of Duck, Hall of Fame and Knoblock streets.
    1. Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Duck St.
    3. Turn right (west) onto Hall of Fame Ave.
    4. Turn right (north) onto Knoblock St.
    5. Turn right (east) for loading zones behind Bennett Hall.

    Parking Information

    • Lot 2 - Short-term parking and unloading
    • Lots 1 and 3 - For residents who have completed their move-in.
    Please park only in designated lots based on your move-in status.
  • Booker-Stinchcomb Halls (White Route)
    » View Booker-Stinchcomb Halls on Campus Map» For check-in, follow map for Griffith Community Center

    Booker Stinchcomb Halls Parking Map

    The route leads you to one-way lanes for drop-off and active unloading zones.

    Option 1: Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.

    1. Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. Turn right (north) onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue one block north, then turn left (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Bear left (west) through Lot 105S (along the south side of Zink-Allen Halls).
    5. Follow the lane as it curves north into Lot 108, where designated parking and unloading spaces are available. 

    Option 2: Traveling on McElroy Rd.

    1. Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue south, then turn right (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Bear left (west) through Lot 105S (along the south side of Zink-Allen Halls).
    5. Follow the lane as it curves north into Lot 108, where designated parking and unloading spaces are available.
    Please observe all posted one-way signs and traffic directions during your arrival.
  • Central Market Place (The Villages and Patchin-Jones Halls) (Black Route)
    » View Central Market Place on Campus Map

    Villages A-F, Wentz and Patchin-Jones

    The Central Market Place serves as the check-in location for The Villages and Patchin-Jones Halls.
    1. At the intersection of SH51 (6th Ave.) and Western Rd,, travel north and curve east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. In one block, turn right (south) onto McFarland St.
    3. Continue one block south, then turn left (east) onto Farm Rd.
    4. Continue east on Farm Rd., then turn right (south) onto Kerr Ln.
    5. Enter Central Market Place on the east side.
    Parking Information
    • Lot 58 – For check-in at the Central Market Place
    • Lot 103For Patchin-Jones residents
    • Lot 55W, 55E, 55A,  – For The Villages
    Please park only in designated lots based on your move-in status.
  • Family Resource Center (FRC) (Brumley, Demaree, Prosser, West, Williams Neighborhoods) (White Route)
    » View Family Resource Center on Campus Map

    map and parking for frc

    1. Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Walnut St.
    3. Immediately turn left (east) and enter Lot51A.
  • Griffith Community Center (Booker-Stinchcomb, Bost, Davis, Sitlington, Young)  (White Route)
    » View Griffith Community Center on Campus Map

    Bost, Davis, Sitlington and Young Halls Parking Map

    The Griffith Community Center serves the resident halls in the North Monroe Neighborhood.
    Option 1: Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    1. Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. Turn right (north) onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue one block north, then turn left (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Continue to Lot 105S (next to Zink-Allen Halls).
      1. Turn left (west) for Lot 105SW (for Sitlington and Davis Halls).
      2. Turn right (east) for Lot 105SE (for Bost and Young Halls).
    5. Short-term parking is available in Lot 105 S.
    Option 2: Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    1. Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue south, then turn right (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Continue to Lot 105S (next to Zink-Allen Halls).
      1. Turn left (west) for Lot 105SW (for Sitlington and Davis Halls).
      2. Turn right (east) for Lot 105SE (for Bost and Young Halls).
    5. Short-term parking is available in Lot 105S.
    Please observe all posted one-way signs and traffic directions during your arrival.
  • Iba Hall (Black Route)
    » View Iba Hall on Campus Map

    Iba Hall Parking Map

    Iba Hall is located on Farm Rd. in the heart of campus.
    1. At the intersection of SH51 (6th Ave.) and Western Rd., travel north and curve east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. In one block, turn right (south) onto McFarland St.
    3. Continue one block south, then turn left (east) onto Farm Rd.
    4. Iba Hall is at the intersection of Farm Rd. and Cleveland St.
    Parking Information
    • Lot 49Active unloading and short-term parking
    • Lot 52Move-in only
    • Lot 55EFor residents who have completed their move-in
    • Lot 54Staff-only parking
    Please park only in designated lots based on your move-in status.
  • Pattillo Community Center (Kamm and Peterson-Friend Halls) (Black Route)
    » View Pattillo Community Center on Campus Map

    Kamm and Peterson-Friend Halls Parking Map

     

    The Pattillo Community Center is located in the northwest corner of campus. It serves Peterson-Friend and Kamm Halls.
    1. At the intersection of SH51 (6th Ave.) and Western Rd., travel north and curve east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. The Pattillo Community Center is located on the south side of the Hall of Fame at the curve between Willis St. (to the north) and McFarland St. (to the east). Turn into Lot 101.
    Parking Information
    • Lot 101Short-term parking and designated loading/unloading zones.
    • Lots 72, 101A and 78Available for residents who have completed their move-in.
    Please observe all posted one-way signs and traffic directions during your arrival.
  • Stout Hall (Orange Route)
    » View Stout Hall on Campus Map

    Stout Hall Parking Map

    Stout Hall is located on the south-central area of campus.
    1. From the intersection of Monroe St. and University Ave., travel west on University Ave.
    2. Continue west, then turn right (north) onto Stout Lane.
    3. Enter Lot 41A (back-in parking only).
    Parking Information
    • Lot 41A – Short-term parking and designated loading/unloading zones.
    • Lot 141G - Wentz Parking Garage. Paid parking option.
    • Lot 400Reserved for fraternity residents only.
    • Lots 89 and 89A Reserved for faculty and staff only.
    Please park only in designated lots based on your move-in status.
  • University Commons Complex (North, South, West Halls) (White Route)
    » View University Commons on Campus Map

    University Commons loading zone map for move in

    University Commons Complex is at the intersection of Walnut St. and Hall of Fame Ave. Please note that during move-in, access to Hall of Fame is restricted to one-way eastbound traffic between Western Rd. and Walnut St..
    1. Traveling on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Walnut St.
    3. Continue south, then turn left (east) into Lot 74.
    Please observe all posted one-way signs and traffic directions during your arrival.
  • Wentz and Parker Halls (Orange Route)
    » View Wentz and Parker Halls on Campus Map

    Parker and Wentz Halls Parking Map

    Wentz Hall is the check-in location for residents assigned to Wentz and Parker Halls. Both halls are located in the south-central area of campus.

    Option 1: Follow Orange Route:

    1. From the intersection of Monroe St. and University Ave., travel west on University Ave.
    2. Continue west, then turn right (north) onto University  Circle.

     Option 2:

    1. At the intersection of SH51 (6th Ave.) and Western Rd., travel north and curve east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. In one block, turn right (south) onto McFarland St.
    3. Continue one block south, then turn left (east) onto Farm Rd.
    4. Continue east on Farm Rd., then turn right (south) onto Kerr Lane.
    5. Enter Lot 58—Wentz and Parks Halls are directly in front of you.
    6. Wentz Hall is the building to the west, and Parker Hall is the building to the east.

     

    Parking Information
    • Lot 59A - Short-term parking and designated loading/unloading zones.
    • Lot 41, 58 and 100 - Available for residents who have completed their move-in.
    • Lot 141G - Wentz Parking Garage. Paid parking option.
    Please park only in designated lots based on your move-in status.

     

  • Zink-Allen Halls (White Route)

    » View Zink-Allen Halls on Campus Map

    » For check-in, follow map for Griffith Community Center.

    Zink-Allen Halls Parking Map

    Zink-Allen Halls are part of the North Monroe Neighborhoods.
    Option 1: Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    1. Traveling east on Hall of Fame Ave.
    2. Turn right (north) onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue one block north, then turn left (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Continue to Lot 105S for short-term parking.
    Option 2: Traveling on McElroy Rd.  
    1. Travel on McElroy Rd.
    2. Turn south onto Monroe St.
    3. Continue south, then turn right (west) at Scott Ave.
    4. Continue to Lot 105S for short-term parking.
    Please observe all posted one-way signs and traffic directions during your arrival.

 

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