Car parking
Find out where you can park on arrivals day for James College.
Parking information for Sunday 17 September
New undergraduate students living on campus will move into James on Sunday 17 September.
The locations referenced below can all be found on our arrivals map.
When you accept your accommodation offer you will be directed to book an arrival slot for Sunday 17 September between 9am and 5pm. Please try to arrive within that slot to help with congestion.
Please park in the Campus South Car Park on arrival and head on foot to James Hall to collect your keys, student card and other information.
Once you have your keys you can then return to your car and move it to the drop off area where you can unload your belongings. Our Second and Third Year Contacts (STYCs) will be on hand to help you carry your belongings and show you to your accommodation block.
You will need to move your car back to the Campus South Car Park after unloading as it will help us to manage congestion.
The what3words address for the car park and drop off area are as follows:
| Location | what3words address |
|---|---|
| Campus South Car Park | luxury.hobby.among |
| Drop off area | prefer.robot.awake |
Other key information
If you would like to explore campus or you’re lost, you can also search for locations on our interactive campus map.
You will not be able to access University accommodation until the confirmed contract start date in your accommodation offer. Please ensure you plan to arrive on or after this date.
If you have an additional support need or exceptional circumstances that will require you to arrive early, please email james@york.ac.uk and get in touch with our student support team and accommodation team.