Can first-year students have cars on campus? Is there public transportation?
First-year students can’t bring cars to campus. Upperclassmen may apply for a limited number of on-campus parking permits. Most students find that they do not need a car on campus. The campus is highly pedestrian oriented, and the vast majority of the classes for undergraduates are located in a concentrated area just a short walking distance from dorms. The University provides a number of highly efficient transportation options for traveling longer distances and providing safety at night. Point-to-point shuttle buses and vans that circle campus and SAFE escort, running from libraries to residence halls, are two of these options free of charge for students. The Chapel Hill transit system provides excellent transportation for campus and the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. A free bus runs a scheduled route around the campus, while separate bus routes accommodate residents traveling to other places in town such as the local mall. Read more about transportation.
