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The directions below are for those wishing to visit the UNH Admissions Office. Parking for Admissions visitors is located in the Edgewood Road Visitor Lot. Visitors registered for an admissions program should check their confirmation email to confirm parking location and instructions. Weekend programs have parking reserved in different lots closer to the event venue; details are included in the confirmation email
Should you be visiting UNH for any other purpose, please proceed to the Parking and Transit Services Center (formerly known as the Visitor Information Center) for instructions as to where to park.
Google Map links & GPS Addresses For the Admissions Office and Parking Lots
- admissions Office, Smith Hall: 3 Garrison Ave, Durham, NH 03824
- Edgewood Visitor Parking Lot: 5 Edgewood Road, Durham, NH 03824
- Campus crossing Visitor parking lot: 8 Mill Rd, Durham, NH 03824
Walking from Edgewood Road Visitor Lot to the Admissions Office in smith hall
- Turn right onto Edgewood Road and continue down it for .1 miles.
- Turn left on to Maine street and continue down it for .2 miles.
- Turn left on to Garrison Ave
- You will see the Smith Hall on the left
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Parking will be available in A-Lot for guests attending the Admitted Student Visit Day. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the program start to allow enough time for parking and getting to the event location. Look for the large teardrop sign outside A-Lot. The event check-in is at the Whittemore Center Arena. Use the directions below to navigate from A-Lot to the Whittemore Center Arena.
GPS ADDRESS: 15 GABLES WAY, DURHAM, NH
Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.
- Exit at Route 155A and turn towards Durham (the 3rd exit that references "Durham", if coming from Route 4).
- Follow 155A past a short stretch of fields to continue to the UNH campus.
- At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto North Drive and continue for 0.1 miles.
- Turn right onto Sage Way and continue for 0.2 miles.
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Gable Way. The parking lot will be on your right.
Once you have parked in A-Lot, proceed to the Whittemore Center Arena.
- Exit the lot towards Main Street via the sidewalk on Gables Way and Sage Way or via the stairs at center of the parking lot closest to Main Street.
- Remain on the A-Lot side of the street.
- Turn left onto Main Street and head towards the train track overpass so that it is on your left side.
- Make your way past Depot Road on your left.
- The Whittemore Center Arena will be on your left.
Should lots fill, you may park in faculty/staff lots, which are open and free on weekends. Please review posted signage at lot entrances.
Metered parking on Garrison Avenue and Main Street is monitored by the Town of Durham. Admissions cannot waive parking tickets. Meters begin accepting payment at 10:00 a.m., and we recommend using campus lots instead.
Below are our recommendations for the largest lots closest to the venue for the first session of the day.
D-Lot
(ELLIOT ALUMNI CENTER)
GPS ADDRESS: 9 EDGEWOOD ROAD, DURHAM, NH
Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.
- Continue onto Main Street towards Downtown Durham.
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Main Street.
- Proceed down Main Street for 0.5 miles.
- Turn left onto Edgewood Road.
- Proceed straight on Edgewood Road for 0.2 miles.
- Turn left onto Strafford Ave.
- D-Lot will be on the left.
Once you have parked in D-Lot, proceed to the Whittemore Center Arena.
- Exit the parking lot via the path behind the lot, closest to the Whittemore Center Arena.
- Continue down the path until you see the Whittemore Center Arena ahead of you.
- Stair access is straight ahead via the multiple doors directly in front of you. An accessible ramp entrance will be to the right. An elevator is located inside, where you can access the lobby by selecting the ‘lobby’ level in the elevator.
B-Lot
GPS Address: B Lot, Mcdaniel Drive, Durham, NH
Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.
- Exit at Route 155A and turn towards Durham (3rd exit that references "Durham", if coming from Route 4).
- Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus.
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit to continue on Main Street.
- Take a right at the traffic lights onto College Road.
- Continue down College Road until it becomes McDaniel Drive, approximately 0.6 miles.
- B-Lot will be on your left.
Once you have parked in B-Lot, proceed to the Whittemore Center Arena.
- Exit B-Lot by crossing the road at Academic Way (lot entrance).
- Turn left onto Academic Way and continue for about 0.2 miles.
- You will see a circle driveway with a funky shaped sculpture in the middle. Take the right to continue towards Library Way.
- Spaulding Life Sciences Center should be to your right and Rudman Hall will be to your left.
- Continue past the food cart to your left and Hewitt Hall. Take a slight left onto Library Way.
- In a few feet, take a right down the path where James Hall will be to your left and DeMeritt Hall to your right. Follow the sidewalk heading towards Morrill Hall and Main Street.
- Turn left towards Main Street and cross Main Street at the lights intersecting College Road.
- Turn right and head towards the Wildcat Statue which will be to your left.
- The Whittemore Center is accessible via the path to the right of the Wildcat Statue and Memorial Field.
Accessible parking (for vehicles displaying a state-issued accessible placard or license plate) is available in all campus parking lots except A-Lot and Mast Road Lot.
Closest Accessible Parking Options (Nearest to Farthest)
EDGEWOOD ROAD VISITOR LOT
(Reserved Accessible Parking)
GPS Address: 5 Edgewood Rd, Durham, NH
HAMILTON SMITH HALL
The side near Hood House
GPS Address: 89 Main Street, Durham, NH
MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING (MUB)
At the Circle Driveway
GPS Address: MUB circle, Durham, NH
B-LOT
GPS Address: B-Lot, McDaniel Drive, Durham, NH
CAMPUS CROSSING LOT
(it is not required to pay the meter if placard is visible)
GPS Address: 8 Mill Road, Durham, NH
After the welcome session, as guests transition to other sessions and activities across campus, those who prefer transportation may use:
Campus shuttle which makes regular stops in front of the Whittemore Center Arena and runs continuous loops around campus.
Access Van
Visitors with temporary or permanent mobility impairments may also schedule transportation through the Access Van by calling (603) 862-2328 (option 2) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Access Van provides on-campus transportation to support accessibility needs.
If you have specific accessibility needs not addressed here, please contact us in advance so we can best support your visit.
