Orientation & Residency Parking and Directions

Parking is free in Lot 1b on weekends or in areas marked Lot U2 of the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage. Do not park on levels marked Lot 19 or in numbered spaces on the first level.

*NOTE: Those who park in an unauthorized lot or without the appropriate parking permit, will be ticketed. Parking tickets can range from $40 - $150 or higher, so please park in the designated lot only. 

 

Van Munching Hall Address (for GPS)

7621 Mowatt Lane
College Park, MD 20742

An interactive campus map can be found here. Additional driving directions can be found here. Please be aware of construction on campus. 

Directions to Lot 1b from Adelphi Road

  • Turn onto Campus Drive and continue through one traffic light towards the traffic circle.
  • Go three quarters around the traffic circle and turn into Lot 1b.
  • Park and follow the signs directing you via the sidewalks to Van Munching Hall.

     

Directions to Lot 1b from Route 1 (heading south from I-495)

  • Take Route 1 south to the ramp onto MD Route 193 West - University Boulevard.
  • Go right, down the ramp and continue on Route 193 West - University Boulevard to the third light.
  • Get in the far left lane and turn left onto Adelphi Road.
  • Turn left onto Campus Drive and follow directions above to Lot 1b.

     

Directions to Lot 1b from Route 1 (heading north from DC)

  • Head north on Route 1 (from DC).
  • Turn left onto Guilford Road.
  • Follow Guilford Road which turns into Mowatt Lane.
  • Continue on Mowatt Lane to traffic circle (Passing the Parking Garage on your right).
  • Go halfway around the traffic circle and turn right into Lot 1b.

     

Directions to Mowatt Lane Garage from Adelphi Road

  • Following directions to Lot 1b above, continue on Campus Drive through one-quarter of the traffic circle and turn right onto Mowatt Lane.
  • Follow Mowatt Lane through a stop sign.
  • Turn left into Mowatt Lane Garage.
  • Visitor Parking (pay to park) is available on the first level of the garage in the numbered spaces
  • Visitor Parking (pay to park) is also available in the lot adjacent to Mowatt Lane Garage. 
  • Campus permit holders may park in Lot U2 during designated times (typically after 4pm Monday-Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday); however students are responsible for confirming restrictions on posted signage. Do not park on levels marked Lot 19. Please refer here for more information.

*NOTE: Disabled spaces in all parking garages and the Paint Branch Lot must be paid at the Digital Pay Stations. All of the other disabled parking spots around campus do not require payment.

The College Park Metro station is located on the green line. Please visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's website(link is external) to find useful information on Metrobus, Metrorail, the Metrochek program (including Smart Benefits), and even a Ride Guide, which will list transportation options, and current fare charges, from an origination point to final destination.