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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The official move-in days for freshmen residence halls are Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19, 2016. Traffic is expected to increase on Thursday and throughout the weekend. On behalf of the Institute and Housing, we thank you in advance for your cooperation as we welcome our newest Yellow Jackets!
All 2016-2017 permit customers are welcome to begin using their permits. Please make sure permits are displayed properly.
Parking in all residential areas will be limited and very congested as many spaces will be used for unloading zones. Please read all posted signs and follow the instructions of the Housing staff along with GTPD who will be directing traffic in each residential area.
EAST CAMPUS – Monday through Wednesday, August 15 through 17:
The North Avenue Apartments turnaround bus stops will be closed for both Red and Blue Stingers.
Please board the Blue Stingers at the curb, in front of the turnaround.
Please board the Red Stingers at the Techwood@North Avenue bus stop (Bobby Dodd Stadium).
EAST CAMPUS – Thursday and Friday, August 18 and 19:
All bus stops along Techwood Drive and the North Avenue Apartments turnaround will be closed for both Red and Blue Stingers.
Blue Stingers will be re-routed to West Peachtree Street. They will return to the normal route on 5th Street/Ferst Drive. Please board the Blue Stingers at the curb in front of the turnaround, or at the Fifth@Techwood westbound Trolley bus stop.
Red Stingers will be re-routed to Spring Street. They will return to the normal route on North Avenue. Please board the Red Stingers at the MARTA bus stop on North Avenue at Brown Hall, or at the Fifth@Techwood eastbound Trolley bus stop.
WEST CAMPUS – Monday through Friday, August 15 to 19:
Bus stops at Fitten Hall, McMillan@8th Street and 8th Street@Hemphill will be closed for both Red and Blue Stingers.
Please board the Red and Blue Stingers at the Ferst Drive@Hemphill or CRC bus stops.
WEEKEND GROCERY SHUTTLE: Saturday and Sunday, August 20 and 21:
The Weekend Grocery Shuttle will not service Techwood Drive, North Avenue Apartments, nor the 6th/McMillan/8th Street loop. Please board at bus stops on Ferst Drive between the Transit HUB and Fowler Street.
- East Campus passengers should board the Weekend Grocery Shuttle on Ferst Drive, at either Fowler Street or the Transit Hub.
- West Campus passengers should board the Weekend Grocery Shuttle on Ferst Drive at Hemphill Avenue.
