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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 local spots in the Rocky Mount area and also prearranged, in state and 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 2026 Dates
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.
Every Monday
Starting August 24, 2026 until November 23, 2026
Pick up – 3:00 PM (60 minutes at destination)
Every Tuesday
Starting August 18, 2026 until November 24, 2026
Pick up – 6:30 PM (60 minutes at destination)
Students have 60 minutes from the time of drop off before the bus will return for pickup.
Drop Off Locations Around Rocky Mount:
- Truist Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank
- InJoy
- Walmart
- Golden East Mall
- TJ Maxx shopping plaza
- Target
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
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 2026 Dates
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Outer Banks Beach Trip
9:00 AM
Off Campus
Sunday, October 18, 2026
NC State Fair Trip, Raleigh, NC
5:00 PM
Off Campus
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
