Car parking

Find out where you can park on arrivals day for James College.

Parking information for Saturday 14 September

New undergraduate students living on campus will move into James on Saturday 14 September.

The locations referenced below can all be found on our arrivals map.

If you were asked to book an arrivals slot when confirming your room offer, please make sure to arrive during this time to help us reduce the likelihood of congestion on the day. 

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.

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