All members of and visitors to the Wilson College campus are subject to all parking policies at all times. We ask you to support our management of available parking spaces by registering vehicles, properly displaying parking permits, and parking within marked spaces in areas designated for the permit issued. If you have questions or concerns, or have received a parking citation without understanding the reason, please address your question promptly with Campus Security, who is responsible for administering and enforcing parking regulations. Wilson College assumes no responsibility for a vehicle or its contents while parked on or operated on the grounds of the College. The regulations are applicable to all students, faculty, staff, contract programs and visitors of the College.
Parking Permit Fees 2010/2011 Parking passes can be picked up at the Security desk in Lenfest Commons at any time. Please call Security at 717-372-2255 in advance so that they can meet you when you arrive. Resident Student Commuting Student ADP Student Full-time Faculty/Staff FREE Fees subject to change |
Parking permit stickers must be properly displayed at all times in one of the approved areas: affixed to the driver’s side rear bumper; affixed to driver’s side rear window; or affixed to the rear license plate (pass holders are available in the College bookstore). Motorcycles should affix permit in a conspicuous location on the left side of the vehicle. Temporary permits and guest passes must be placed in the windshield facing out.
The person to whom a parking permit is issued is responsible for parking violation notices issued to the vehicle for which the permit was registered, unless the permit was previously reported lost or stolen. If the vehicle does not display a valid permit and the operator is not known, the ticket will be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.
Theft, Loss or Removal - All parking permits are the property of Wilson College. Campus community members who depart from the community (i.e. no longer employed or registered in classes or contract programs) must remove their parking permit and return it to Campus Safety. Upon sale, trade, or other disposition of any vehicle displaying a current parking permit, the owner or custodian of the vehicle shall be responsible for removing the permit and returning it to Campus Safety in exchange for a new permit. Theft or loss of a permit should be reported immediately to Campus Security. A lost or damaged permit will be replaced at a $10 fee. The fee will be refunded if the original permit or portion indicating the permit number is recovered and returned to Campus Security. A stolen permit may be replaced without charge if there was an incident report filed with Campus Security.
Guest/Visitor Passes - All campus community members are responsible for ensuring their guests are properly registered. Guest passes are available through Campus Security. Vehicle, identification, and length of visit information will be required, as well as the name of the hosting individual or office. Guest passes may be requested in advance by completing the online request form. Passes will be generated and delivered through the PO to the host or available for pick up at the Security Desk (requestor specifies on form). Individuals issued visitor passes are permitted to park in any visitor or unrestricted parking. They should not however park in any student or faculty/staff lots. Hosts are ultimately responsible for their guest’s behavior at all times, including parking violations.
Temporary Permits - Persons who operate an alternate vehicle when a registered vehicle is temporarily not available, may pick up a temporary permit at the Security Desk. Temporary permits will contain the same information as a guest pass as well as specifying permit type (color of pass corresponds to permit type). A temporary permit allows for the same parking privileges as the registrant’s regular permit.
Accidents and Inoperable Vehicles
Accidents that involve vehicles and that occur on Campus property (where there is an injury, no matter how slight, or the vehicle is inoperable) must be reported immediately to the Campus Security Department. This is a requirement of the state.
The Campus Security Department must be notified of any vehicle that becomes inoperable; 4-way flashers or notes on the vehicle are not considered sufficient notice. The operator must return to and stay with the vehicle until a Campus Officer arrives to determine if there is a hazard. If he/she determines the vehicle is a hazard the operator must arrange to have it removed immediately.
Any vehicle that is determined to be a hazard by the Campus Security Department, can be removed at the request of the Department. The owner of the vehicle will be responsible for any charges associated with the removal of the vehicle and any ticket subsequently issued.
Parking Designations
Permits are issued to any requesting member of the Wilson College community to park on a first come, first served basis for designated spaces. When spaces are filled for that permit, permit holder must move to other designated spaces for that permit on campus. Issuance of a permit does not guarantee availability of a space in lots designated for that permit, nor entitles the holder of a permit to park illegally in other lots or reserved spaces. Any reserved spaces in any lot are for the exclusive use of the persons or offices assigned to those spaces. Handicap designated spaces are for any person displaying a state-issued handicap permit, regardless of campus pass/permit type although we strongly encourage individuals to park in assigned lots if able. College lots are to be utilized by persons actively using their vehicles in the course of business, employment or residency with the College. Vehicles may not be stored at any time in any Wilson College lot.
Faculty/Staff lots are restricted for faculty/staff permits only Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., during the academic year. Commuter students may use these lots Monday through Friday 5 - 11 p.m. during the academic year and as needed on weekends and during summer sessions. Commuters in faculty/staff lots outside of those times are subject to ticketing and applicable enforcement.
Residential lots are restricted for residential permits only at all times during the academic year. Residents may not park in any lot or space not designated as for residential permits during the hours of 7 a.m.- 9 p.m., Monday-Friday. Residents may park in faculty/staff lots after 9 p.m. and on weekends, but must remove their vehicles from non-residential lots prior to the 7 a.m. weekday deadline or be subject to ticketing and applicable enforcement.
For more information, concerns, or questions, please contact Campus Safety at 717-372-2255 or safety@wilson.edu.
Campus Map and Parking Guide (.pdf)
Parking Guide Brochure (.pdf)
Parking Ticket Appeal Form - Appeals may be submitted within five days