Move-in Day Schedule 8:00am 12:00pm: Move-in, Minton Hall Please arrive at your scheduled move-in time. This will ensure we have available staff to assist you, and will help control traffic flow. 11:00am - 12:15pm: Luggage Room Open, Honors College/International Center 2 nd Floor 12:00pm - 1:15pm: Lunch (see suggested options) 1:30pm - 1:45pm: H 4 Student Check-in, Honors College/International Center Parents will depart at this time. 1:45pm - 2:45pm: Student Welcome Session, Honors College/International Center 2:45pm: Students Depart, Honors College/International Center **All times are in Central Time** Move-in Day Tips Arrive at your scheduled move-in time. We assign specific, staggered move-in times to make the process as efficient as possible. Pack belongings in weatherproof containers (suitcases, latchable bins, sealable bags). Label all belongings with your name and residence hall room number. A limited number of move-in carts may be available. Please bring a dolly for large items. Bring as few vehicles as possible into Minton Circle. Park all others in temporary parking lots (see attached map for further instruction). You will unload your vehicle at Minton Circle and immediately relocate to a temporary parking lot (see attached map for further instruction). Student vehicles must be located in Creason Lot/PS3 prior to departing for H 4. Vehicles can remain here throughout H 4, and then will be moved to your permit parking zone.
Directions to Campus From I-65 South Take Exit 26 into Bowling Green Bear RIGHT from the exit onto KY-234/Fairview Avenue. Follow Fairview Avenue for 3.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto College Street. Follow College Street for 1 mile. From I-65 North Take Exit 26 into Bowling Green Bear LEFT from the exit onto KY-234/Fairview Avenue. Follow Fairview Avenue for 3.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto College Street. Follow College Street for 1 mile. From the William H. Natcher Parkway Take Exit 7 to US-68, Russellville Road. Turn LEFT from the exit onto US-68/Russellville Road. Follow Russellville Road for 2.7 miles. After crossing under a train trestle, turn LEFT onto University Boulevard. Continue onto Kentucky Street as the road becomes one way Turn RIGHT onto Alumni Avenue Turn RIGHT at the stop sign to continue onto Alumni Avenue Turn RIGHT onto College Street For Minton Hall Turn LEFT onto College Heights Boulevard. Turn RIGHT onto State Street. Follow State Street and take a RIGHT at the first stop sign, turning into Minton Hall Parking Directions/Information After unloading at Minton Hall, parents and students can park in temporary lots near Minton Hall (highlighted in blue on attached map). Students are required to move their vehicles to the Creason Lot/PS3 prior to departing for the H4 Retreat (highlighted in green on attached map). For students that do not have their parking permit before Move-In Day, they can be picked up at Parking and Transportation Services (578 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42101).
Lunch Suggestions After moving into the residence hall, you and your family will have time to eat lunch before returning to campus by 1:30 pm for the student welcome session. There are many restaurants to choose from in Bowling Green, but the ones below are a few of our favorites: On Campus Option Fresh Food Company Located in the Downing Student Union (DSU) Food Court, Fresh Food Company offers a buffet style menu with sandwiches, pizza, soups, salad, dessert and other rotating menu options. Buckhead Cafe Local Bowling Green Restaurants Family cafe serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and pizzas 760 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104 Griff s Deli Deli serving sandwiches, wraps, salads, and spuds 1640 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42103 Hickory and Oak A new, split-concept restaurant serving barbeque, burgers, sandwiches, salads and unique appetizers and side items 705 State Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Home Café A casual café that serves daily specials, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and desserts using locally sources ingredients 2440 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103 Mister B s Family restaurant serving pizza, wings, salad, sandwiches, and pasta 1945 Scottsville Rd, Suite 300, Bowling Green, KY 42104 Novo Dolce Gastro pub serving daily specials, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and pizza 651 31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101
H 4 Packing List The following list is a suggested guide of what items you may need at the H 4 retreat. Please pack your H 4 luggage separately from the items that will remain in your residence hall. You must bring your luggage to the Honors College and International Center (HCIC) 2nd Floor after you move in. Please be sure to bring your luggage to the HCIC prior to lunch. o Four pairs of shorts o Four t-shirts o One pair of pants o Comfortable shoes (please bring one pair of closed-toed shoes) o Sleepwear o Rain jacket o Swimsuit (Deer Run Retreat Center requests that females wear a one-piece swimsuit) o Undergarments o Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket o Pillow o Towel and washcloth o Beach towel o Shower shoes/flip Flops o Shampoo and Soap o Deodorant o Toothbrush and Toothpaste o Personal Hygiene Items o Glasses/Contacts o Flashlight o Cell Phone and Charger o Sunglasses o Snacks **Due to severe nut allergies, please do not bring any items containing nuts** o Sunscreen o Bug spray o Necessary Medications