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| Parking Regulations |
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| Vehicle Registration |
| The Department oversees all parking and traffic needs and is responsible for the enforcement of traffic regulations. All students, faculty, and staff are required to register their vehicles with the Department and properly display a valid parking permit. Failure to abide by the parking rules and regulations may result in the revocation of parking privileges. |
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| Permits are available 24 hours a day in the Campus Safety Building, located at the west end of the Wege Student Center parking lot. Permit types, expiration dates, and associated fees are listed below. Fees are per year. |
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| Register Your Vehicle |
- Fill out the Vehicle Registration Form (you must be logged into your ELM account to access this form).
- Bring your driver's license and the vehicle registration certificate for the vehicle(s) you want to register to the Campus Safety Office.
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| The Department enforces parking regulations 24 hours a day based upon posted restrictions and the parking rules and regulations. Please see the Parking Manual (pdf) for more information. |
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Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. The privilege may be revoked for continued or gross violations of parking regulations.
NOTE: All roadways and streets may be considered fire lanes. |
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| Types of Permits and Associated Fees |
- Commuter Student Permit (Traditional-Age Student - $50; Continuing Education or Masters Level Student -$20):
All registered students (full-time, part-time, continuing ed., graduate) are required to display a valid student permit on their vehicles. The permit must be placed on the outward-facing passenger-side of the rearview mirror. Commuter Permits expire July 2010.
- Faculty Permit (No Fee):
All faculty (full-time and adjunct) are required to display a valid faculty permit on their vehicles. The permit must be placed on the outward-facing passenger-side of the rearview mirror. Faculty Permits expire July 2013.
- Staff Permit (No Fee):
All staff (full- and part-time) are required to display a valid staff permit on their vehicles. The permit must be placed on the outward-facing passenger-side of the rearview mirror. Staff Permits expire July 2013.
- Resident Permit ($50):
Resident permits are required for all students who reside on campus. The resident permits are color-coded to identify the lot in which you are authorized to park. This permit must be placed in the lower passenger side of the windshield. Resident permits are issued on a seniority basis in accordance with Residence Life housing applications. Changing your assigned lot will be considered if space is available after first semester to students not considered flagrant violators. Resident Permits expire July 2010.
- Temporary Permit (No Fee):
Temporary permits are issued for the following reasons: Driving a vehicle that you do not normally drive, having a temporary plate on your vehicle (awaiting new plates), driving a rental car, awaiting windshield replacement. Temporary permits are only valid for up to a maximum of two (2) weeks.
- Special Permit (No Fee):
Special permits are issued for those lots that are restricted. To obtain a special permit you must complete an application form available in the Campus Safety Office. Submit completed forms to the Campus Safety office. Applications must be signed by the employee's supervisor. Special permits are issued after consideration of the individual's needs and the availability of spaces in the requested lot. If an illness or injury requires special parking needs for any period of time, you must obtain a temporary handicap permit from the Michigan Secretary of State Office. Special permits must be reviewed each year.
- Visitor Permit (No fee):
Visitor permits are issued to contractors and others who will be on campus for business on a continued irregular basis. To obtain a visitor permit one must apply in the Campus Safety Office.
- Request Not to Ticket (RNTT) (No Fee):
A request not to ticket (RNTT) is a verbal permit to park on campus for up to 48 hours. One must call Campus Safety to request a RNTT. RNTT may be granted for the same reasons as a temporary permit. Resident's guests may be granted a RNTT for their visit.
- Additional Permits are issued at a fee of $10 per vehicle.
- Lost Permits: Replacement permits are issued at a fee of $15.
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| Parking Lot Restrictions |
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| General Parking Lots (Open to any vehicle with a non-resident permit.) |
| Plymouth Lot: |
Open from noon to Midnight only. (No parking midnight to Noon). No parking in PAC loop. |
| Fulton Lot: |
No overnight parking (2 to 6 a.m.) Visitors of residents may park in Fulton Lot with a Request Not to Ticket (RNTT). |
| Bukowski Chapel Lot: |
No overnight parking (2 to 6 a.m.). |
| Lower St. Joseph Lot: |
No overnight parking (2. to 6 a.m.). |
| East Science Lot: |
No overnight parking (2 to 6 a.m.). |
| Browne Center Lot: |
No overnight parking (2 to 6 a.m.)
(excluding resident section.) |
| Woodward Lot: |
No overnight parking (2 to 6 a.m.) Visitors of residents may park in Woodward Lot with a Request Not to Ticket (RNTT). |
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| Restricted Lots - (Parking by Special Permit only.) |
| Upper St. Joseph Hall Lot: |
No parking in circle drive at any time. Restricted by posted signs at all times. Permission to unload/load in marked spaces only with Request Not to Ticket (RNTT). |
| Wege Lot: |
Faculty lot only from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to Noon on Friday.
Open to all vehicles with a valid parking permit from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday, and Noon on Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday.
All posted spaces will be enforced at all times (Reserved, Handicapped, Visitor). |
| Academic Building Lot: |
Faculty only, with limited visitor spaces |
| Holmdene Lot: |
Open to students/visitors only on Friday from 6 p.m. to Sunday at midnight. |
| Regina Lot: |
No Parking except 15 minute parking spaces. All posted spaces will be enforced at all times (Special Permit, Res. Life Staff, 15 Minute.) |
| West Science Lot: |
Staff and Faculty only |
| Hruby Hall Lot: |
West end of lot is visitor parking.
Center area of lot is 1 hour and reserved.
East end of lot is RED resident permit parking only.
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING from Sunday 2 a.m. to Friday at 5 p.m. in west and center sections. |
| Carriage House Lot |
Restricted by posted signs at all times. |
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| Restricted to Residents Only (All vehicles must have a valid resident permit. Lots are color coded. If your lot is full, contact Campus Safety.*) |
| Mayfield Lot: |
GOLD permit |
| Gate House Lot: |
ORANGE permit |
| Hruby Hall East Lot: |
RED permit |
| Browne Center Lot: |
North Section and Western-Most Row - BROWN permit |
| Donnelly Center Lot: |
GREEN permit |
| Dominican Hall Lot: |
BLUE permit |
| Meijer Hall Lot: |
WHITE permit |
| Knape Hall Lot: |
WHITE permit |
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| *Resident overflow lots are Woodward and Fulton Lots. Residents must call for a Request Not to Ticket (RNTT) to park in these lots. Residents must move their vehicle back to their assigned lot as soon as spaces are again available. |
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| Restricted for Emergency Use Only ( No parking at any time. Use Woodward Lot.) |
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| Citation Appeals Process |
| The Aquinas College Traffic and Safety Board will review written appeals from individuals challenging parking violations. The Board consists of representatives of faculty, staff and students. The Board shall adhere to all the procedures and responsibilities described herein. An appeal should be based on the fact that the violation notice was issued contrary to the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations or in error. The appeal process is as follows: |
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- The appeal form and citation must be received by the Campus Safety Department within five (5) business days of the date the citation was issued. The appeal form must be filled out in its entirety. To mail your appeal, address the envelope to the Aquinas College Traffic and Safety Board, c/o Aquinas College Campus Safety, 1607 Robinson Road, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799.
- Upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board voting, the appeal will be upheld and the citation voided.
- A vote to deny the appeal requires that the appellant pay the citation.
- Decisions of the Board are final.
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| An appeal should be based on the fact that the violation was issued contrary to the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations or in error. A lost ticket, forgetfulness, parking only for a short period, failure to display a parking permit, and/or not seeing the signs are unacceptable grounds for appeal. Appeal forms may be obtained from the Campus Safety Department located at the west end of the Wege parking lot. The Campus Safety Department provides clerical support for the processing of appeals only. They are not involved in the decisions made by the Board. During the school year, appeals are processed on a bi-weekly basis. |
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| What can you do to help? |
| Here are a few things Aquinas employees and students can do to help prevent problems or to aid in resolving problems: |
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- Make a definite effort to carpool whenever possible.
- Use alternative transportation. Aquinas is served by the city bus system; call 776-1100 for Rapid Bus schedule information.
- Request that your guests park in the Woodward or Fulton lots; also, advise your guests of the Aquinas College Parking Rules and Regulations.
- Report illegally parked vehicles to the Department of Campus Safety.
- If it is necessary for you to park on the city streets, be aware of all signs and be considerate of the neighbors by parking properly (not blocking driveways).
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| You may download an appeal form (pdf) or you may pick up a form in our office. |
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