The start of the fall semester is one of the busiest times on the UNLV campus, with new and returning students finalizing course registrations, purchasing books and finding new classes. This year, with three major buildings under construction, the campus has changed. Those who have been away from UNLV for the summer may be surprised to find that parking has shifted to accommodate construction of the new student union, student recreation center and Science, Engineering and Technology Building. These pivotal projects herald the start of a major campus transformation, and the most ambitious building program in university history.
"This is an exciting time of tremendous transformation for the UNLV campus," said Gerry Bomotti, vice president for finance and business. "With these three projects, along with the anticipated Greenspun College of Urban Affairs building and upcoming efforts to revitalize our Maryland Parkway frontage and vicinity, UNLV will be a very different place in the near future."
To assist in accommodating these changes, CSUN student government and UNLV have joined forces to offer a new parking shuttle program for the convenience of the campus community. Beginning August 22, this service, dubbed "The Ride," will be available during daytime hours as a pilot phase for this new program. There is no charge to ride the shuttle.
To ensure that students, faculty, staff and those with business on campus arrive safely and efficiently, UNLV offers the following parking tips:
- Know before you go: Parking and shuttle route maps are available online at http://parking.unlv.edu
- Arrive early: Plan to arrive well before class time, particularly during the first weeks of school when campus parking lots will be most crowded.
- Park smart: The greatest number of available parking spots will be found in the Thomas & Mack Center lots (access from Tropicana or Swenson) and the north parking garage (access from Cottage Grove or Claymont). Your best bet during busy times will be to proceed directly to these areas.
- Park near shuttle stops and catch "The Ride" through campus.
- Be patient: There are enough parking spaces to accommodate the needs of all on campus. Patience and cooperation are appreciated as the campus community adjusts to the new parking scheme.
Fall semester classes begin on August 29. Electronic message boards will be posted at major entry points to campus during the first week of school, and university staff will be present to assist with traffic flow, directions and pedestrian safety. For additional information call Parking Services at 895-1300 or visit parking.unlv.edu.
