Information and Regulations

Parking for People with Disabilities

A state permit is required. When disabled parking spaces are full, please contact NDSP for further information on where to park. Do not use Reserved or Service Maintenance spaces.

Faculty/Staff Parking

Faculty/staff will be assigned to parking areas indicated on the decal issued. Movement between lots on the central campus will not be allowed except by special permission. “A” decals are valid in “B” lots. “B” decals are valid in any “B” lot. If a lot is overcrowded, contact Security/Parking for information about where to park. Decals will be re-issued annually. “B” decals authorize parking on the central campus for one hour in non-reserved spaces for purposes of conducting official business. “B” decals are valid in central campus lots weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends.

Faculty/Staff Parking Prohibitions

Parking is prohibited in the following areas:

1. All no parking zones, loading zones, driveways, on grass, etc.
2. Reserved lots/spaces not assigned to you including Morris Inn Guest Lot.
3. All paved or unpaved areas of campus that are not clearly marked as a parking area.
4. Handicapped zones without proper permit.

Parking Regulations: Faculty, Staff, Students, and Visitors

1. Parking in any roadway, driveway, sidewalk, grass area or any paved or unpaved area not specifically marked as a parking area is prohibited.
2. Parking on campus without displaying a proper pass/decal is prohibited. This includes all university property such as: Main Circle, Bookstore lot, etc.Parking over yellow lines or in no parking zones; blocking vehicles, traffic, trash receptacles or loading zones/docks is prohibited.
3. Parking in Handicapped space is restricted to special decal or state issued permit.
4. Parking is reserved in all spaces at the rear of the Main Building. Parking at the Post Office is 15 minutes and at the Library Circle it is 30 minutes. All campus time zone spaces are enforced 24 hours every day. Time restrictions for vehicles apply to all spaces within the time zone area during a four-hour period.
5. Decals must be properly displayed. Don’t tape or temporarily affix the decal — use all the adhesive of the decal. Hang tags are not authorized for students. Student decals must be affixed to driver’s side lower windshield.
6. Guests, including parents, must obtain a guest pass. Passes are available at either gate or from Security/Parking.
7. Vehicles must maintain proper registration and be maintained in running condition. Storage of vehicles is not permitted in lots. Check on vehicles frequently.
8. Saint Mary’s faculty/staff may park at Notre Dame under the same guidelines as those with “B” decals. Parking for Saint Mary’s students (with proper registration) Monday through Friday until 5 p.m. is in lot C1. On weekdays after 5 p.m. and on weekends, parking is also available in any “B” lot.
9. Overnight RV parking is prohibited. RVs are not permitted on central campus.
10. Motorcycles are permitted on central campus with a faculty/staff decal and are subject to rules applicable to other motor vehicles.
11. Keep your vehicle in good operating condition, as poorly maintained vehicles can cause potential storm water runoff contamination, a serious environmental issue.
12. Faculty, staff or student vehicles may display no more than one decal at the same time.
13. Do not block any handicapped ramp, violators will be ticketed and towed.

Registered vehicles will be assigned to specific parking areas. If lots are overcrowded, contact Security/Parking for information — don’t park improperly. Riehle Fields East is a recreational area north of D2 and may not be used by students for parking on football home games. Students may use White Field north of Douglas Road on days of home football games.

Students may only register vehicles belonging to them or their immediate families. Exceptions must be approved by Security. Refer to the vehicle registration form or contact Security for more information.

Handicapped spaces are provided at various locations; contact Security/Parking for more information.

For students, gate officers may grant special permission for a one hour pass (60 minutes) for entry to campus. Such permission is for loading or unloading but not for parking on campus. Student vehicles enteringcampus must obtain and display a valid special pass at all times. Staying overtime on campus will result in a fine.

Special permission requiring more than 60 minutes should be obtained well in advance from the director of Security.

Student Parking

Students will be assigned to parking areas indicated on the decal issued and should park in those lots. Movement between lots can be as follows: “C” can park in “D” lot; “D” can park in “C” lot. “F” can park in “C” and “D” lots. “V” can only park at University Village and Cripe Street Apartments.

Student Parking Prohibited

Parking is prohibited in the following areas:

• Faculty/staff/visitor lots from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and any spaces/lots reserved by sign. Rules are enforced on student holidays.
• Main Circle, Morris Inn, University Club lot and Post Office rear lot.
• St. Joseph Hall and Moreau Seminary lots.
• Administrative lot north of the Morris Inn and north of the Main Building.
• Our Lady of Fatima Property.
• WNDU lots.
• Faculty Circle north and west circle of stadium as posted.
• Galvin Life Science lot and Jordan Hall lot.
• Joyce Center reserved spaces and lot behind the building.
• Fire or traffic lanes, any paved or non-paved areas of campus that are not clearly designated as parking areas.
• Saint Mary’s College prohibits student vehicles parking in the Convent area, which includes the entire southwestern portion of campus area. Signs clearly mark this area. Parking is also prohibited adjacent to residence halls at Saint Mary’s College except when vehicle is being loaded/unloaded. Contact Saint Mary’s Security Office at 284-5000 when parking a vehicle to load or unload or for additional information about parking at Saint Mary’s College.
• Spaces marked by signs as faculty/staff are reserved spaces in all lots at all times.
• Special passes are required to park in any central campus lot.

Snow Removal Guidelines

Effective January 1 through March 15 special guidelines are in effect for parking in any faculty/staff lot. All vehicles are to be removed from faculty/staff parking lots before midnight each night except the B2/Library lot where vehicles must be moved by 2:30 a.m. Vehicles left in faculty/staff lots will be towed at owner’s expense to another University parking area. Vehicles will also be towed from all roadways, sidewalks, loading zones, time zones and traffic circles.

Student parking lots will be plowed when passage becomes difficult or hazardous and the faculty/staff lots are cleared. Normally this would occur 36 to 48 hours after a significant snowfall. Major snowstorms will delay this process.

Once Resident Assistants receive notice to move student vehicles so a specific lot may be plowed, students will have until the designated time given in the notice to move their vehicle to a specified area. All vehicles must be removed from the designated temporary lot within 24 hours or whenever normal assigned lots are clear, whichever comes first.

In the D2 lots, spaces at the east end of the lot are closed to parking for snow removal. Vehicles parked in these spaces may be towed at the owner’s expense. Shovels will be available at Landscape Services and Security for those who can not wait for lots to be cleared. Owners of vehicles that are plowed in should contact Landscape Services for assistance at 631-6537.

• On-campus emergencies- dial 911
• Non-emergency calls - dial 631-5555
• SAFEWALK - dial 634-BLUE (2583)

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