First-Year Orientation Shuttles for Day 1
First-Year Orientation shuttles are only provided at the times and locations listed below. These are only available on Day One of Orientation where overflow parking may be used. We encourage you to walk, when possible, to get a better sense of campus and to replicate what many students experience moving from south campus to north campus daily.
NOTE: SHUTTLES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON ORIENTATION DAY 1* WHERE OVERFLOW PARKING IS MORE LIKELY NEEDED. SHUTTLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR ORIENTATION DAY 2.
*Shuttles are NOT available on August 12 (Session 21). This session has a lower attendance and students are able to move in to their on-campus spaces early. We expect ample parking availability in Rams Parking Deck.
Morning Shuttle Details
- One air-conditioned, 52-passenger shuttle, including 2 wheel-chair accessible spaces/seats.
- The Shuttle runs 7:30am-10:00am on the circuit depicted below. The only typical exception is if the bus is full or reaches a minimum threshold to then start its route.
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/southern-express-bus-1024x400.jpg)
Southern Express is the Orientation shuttle provider. Look for this at the bus stop in the lower Manning Lot.
Manning Lot Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Manning-Lot.png)
- This lot has an upper and lower level. Please find the shuttle and covered waiting area in the lower level near the road.
- The waiting area will have signage that indicates you are in the right location.
- Departure/Arrival times (est.):
- 7:30am
- 7:52am
- 8:14am
- 8:36am
- 8:58am
- 9:20am
Taylor Hall/Ram Village Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/taylor-ram-4-bus-stop-1.png)
- This stop allows close access for students parking in Manning Lot to check-in at Hinton James.
- THIS IS AN EXIT ONLY STOP.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:32am
- 7:54am
- 8:16am
- 8:38am
- 9:00am
- 9:22am
The Carolina Union Stop (Graham Student Union)
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/union-stop.png)
- This stop allows close access for guests to Carolina Union.
- THIS IS AN EXIT STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:39am
- 8:01am
- 8:23am
- 8:45am
- 9:07am
- 9:29am
Rams Head Parking Deck Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rams-head-stop.png)
- This stop allows students in Rams Head Parking Deck to get closer access to Hinton James (Horton shuttle stop).
- THIS IS A PICK-UP STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:44am
- 8:06am
- 8:28am
- 8:50am
- 9:12am
- 9:34am
Horton Hall Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/horton-stop.png)
- This stop allows students in Rams Head Parking Deck to check in to Hinton James.
- THIS IS AN EXIT STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:47am
- 8:09am
- 8:31am
- 8:53am
- 9:15am
- 9:37am
Evening Shuttle Details
- One, air-conditioned, 52-passenger shuttle, including 2 wheel-chair accessible spaces/seats.
- The Shuttle runs 7:30pm-8:00pm on the circuit depicted below. The only typical exception is if the bus is full or reaches a minimum threshold to then start its route.
- The typical practice will be two trips from Morehead Planetarium to Rams Parking Deck and then Manning Lot
Morehead Planetarium Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Morehead-Planetarium-image.png)
- This stop allows families and guests to travel from Morehead Planetarium, after the Carolina Skies show, to Rams Deck and Manning Lot.
- THIS IS A PICK-UP STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:30pm
- 7:50pm
Rams Head Parking Deck Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rams-head-stop-1.png)
- This stop allows families and guests to exit if they parked in Rams Head Parking Deck.
- THIS IS AN EXIT STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:37pm
- 7:57pm
Manning Lot Stop
![](https://nsfp.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Manning-Lot-1.png)
- This stop allows families and guests to exit if they parked in Manning Lot.
- THIS IS AN EXIT STOP ONLY.
- Stop times (est.):
- 7:40pm
- 8:00pm