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UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION
NCWU offers a variety of travel options on our Bishop Transit & Bus System which provides transportation services both on and off campus. Services provided by this department include transportation to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as well as local transportation to venues in the Rocky Mount area.
The University also provides Prearranged, out-of-state trips planned at various times throughout the year. Students interested in taking advantage of these services can find out more by contacting the appropriate departments below.
Your NC Wesleyan ID is only needed to ride.
Bishop Transit Services
Local Transportation around Rocky Mount Area
NCWU offers a variety of travel options on our Bishop Transit & Bus System, including FREE local transportation to venues in the Rocky Mount area. No registration required, simply bring your NC Wesleyan ID and choose one of the following destinations!*
Rocky Mount Shuttles
Fall 2024 Dates
Each Thursday from Aug. 22 – Nov. 21
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Due to carrying capacity, this service is offered to the first 14 students in line at the library parking lot. Shuttle leaves promptly at 2:45 p.m.
Drop Off Locations Around Rocky Mount:
- Truist Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank
- InJoy
- Walmart
- Golden East Mall
- TJ Maxx shopping plaza
- Target
Students have 60 minutes from the time of drop off before the bus will return for pickup.
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Suzanne Hening
252.985.5371
International Student Services Coordinator, Junior International Advisor/DSO
SHening@ncwu.edu
Transportation to Rocky Mount Mills
Take an evening trip to the Rocky Mount Mills, an 82-acre campus that is home to businesses, residential living, restaurants and breweries.
Fall 2024 Dates
Friday, September 13, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, October 25, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, November 8, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Shuttle leaves from outside the Taylor Rec Center.
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Elliott Smith
Director of Student Activities
p: 252.454.1682
e: ESmith@ncwu.edu
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) Transportation
North Carolina Wesleyan University offers transportation to and from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Our Shuttle operates on a predetermined schedule. Tickets* can be purchased in advance and are valid for a single one-way trip to or from RDU Airport. See below for details.
Returning to Campus: RDU to NCWU
Transportation is offered through a 3rd party Southern Express bus service. CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for transportation.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Shuttle Pickup Times:
See website southernexpress.com/schedule
*$39.95 non-refundable fee per one-way trip.
Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Leaving Campus: NCWU to RDU
Dates TBA
Shuttle Pickup Times:
TBA
Registration Deadline: TBA
Out-of-town Getaways Transportation
The university offers prearranged, out-of-town and out-of-state trips that are planned throughout the year. These trips are available to all students and are an excellent way to meet other peers.
Fall 2024 Dates
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
North Hills Mall, Raleigh
1:00 PM
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
State Fair
Raleigh, NC
12:00 PM
Shuttle Pickup
Available to all students. Shuttle leaves from outside the Taylor Rec Center.
Shuttle Return
Students are dropped back off at their residence hall.
Contact
Elliott Smith
Director of Student Activities
p: 252.454.1682
e: ESmith@ncwu.edu