Please read the following information carefully. Authorized parking areas are based on the permit color assigned to each vehicle. The following guidance is provided:
- Resident students living in Maple, Cedar, Nike, Willow Halls, Stonewall Terrace and Bayside Courts will be issued orange permits and assigned parking in Lots C. H, I, K, or Lot J located beyond the North Campus Classroom building.
- Non-resident (those not living on University owned property) commuter students will be issued a green permit and assigned parking in lots A (gated and card accessed), and J.
- Students residing in the Almeida, King Phillip, and Baypoint will be issued purple permits and will be designated as resident commuters. Resident commuters will be issued a purple permit for J lot only. Violators who park in other than the designated area will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner/operator's expense.
- The three, half hour parking spaces across from the Center for Student Development and the 10 spaces across from the Dining Commons are restricted to short term parking. Students with a valid RWU permit are authorized to use these spaces, but must adhere to the time limitations.
- A map can be found by going to: Campus Map
- No guarantee is made or implied as to the availability of any particular parking spot. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis. **
| A |
Green/Red or Blue |
Lower Old Ferry Road (card access only) |
| C |
Orange |
In front of Willow 5, 4, 2, and 1 |
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| F |
Silver |
North Lot (except front row along roadway and west front corner reserved for Faculty and Staff) |
| G |
Silver |
Front and West side of Nike, old tennis court |
| H |
Orange |
Lower Bayside (downhill from Lot I) |
| I |
Orange |
Upper Bayside (along roadway) |
| J |
Any Color, Guest |
Parking Deck, North of North Campus Classroom and small lot in front of North Campus Classroom (except front row, reserved for Faculty and Staff) |
| K |
Orange |
Bayside Whitecap |
| L |
Orange |
Top of Bayside Whitecap |
| M |
Orange |
Between Bayside Tidewater and Seabreeze |
| ALM |
Any Color |
Entire Almeida Complex. Vehicles must have a valid permit |
| BP |
Any Color |
All of the Baypoint area. Vehicles must have a valid permit |
| KP |
Any Color |
Entire KP apartments (not the towers), park parallel to the curb. Vehicles must have a valid permit |
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** Subject to change without notice |
Students who change residence halls must update their information to allow access to the lots assigned for their new living area.
Resident freshmen students are not authorized to have or operate vehicles on campus at anytime. All first year resident students are considered freshmen regardless of academic standing. Vehicles belonging to or operated by resident freshmen students that approach the main gates or attempt to enter campus will be considered in violation of this policy. Additionally, vehicles belonging to resident freshmen students that are parked on campus will be considered in violation of this policy. Freshman being held in violation will be cited each time found on campus for $100.00.
Freshmen who receive more than four(4) parking tickets will be denied parking privileges in the future.
- Step #1 - Apply for your Guest Pass online. Students who are planning to have Guest(s) visit must apply for a Guest Pass form online.
- Step #2 - Have the Guest Pass Authorized at the Public Safety Welcome Booth at the Main Gate.
Print out the guest pass form and take it, along with your RWU Student ID Card to the Public Safety Welcome Booth at the main gate. A Public Safety Officer will stamp, initial and date the pass.
- Step #3 - Guest Check In
When the visiting guest arrives they must stop at the Public Safety Welcome Booth where they will be directed to wait for the host student's arrival to meet with them.
All guests are required to park in the parking garage upper level located in North Campus (J-Lot). Any violations of this policy will result in fines or possible loss of privileges.
Motorcycles, mopeds and other motorized vehicles with fewer than four (4) wheels shall be parked in designated areas in Lot C, at Almeida, or in lot 16 (Visitor Lot) on the striped off area next to the dumpster. Violators may be ticketed with a fine of $30.00 and/or towed at owner/operator expense.
The Student Affairs Committee and the Department of Public Safety understand that parking is sometimes difficult on campus and it is occasionally necessary to load or unload belongings to and from a vehicle. In order to prevent ticketing at these times and denial upon an appeal, students must get a 20 minute load/unload pass at Public Safety Headquarters. Load/unload passes are available 24 hours a day. Students are reminded that while Public Safety Officers are friendly and helpful, there are some circumstances that prevent them from issuing a temporary pass, i.e. when a freshman car is brought on campus.
Throughout the campus there are designated handicapped parking spaces available for students, employees, or visitors requiring handicapped parking. Students and Staff having a state issued handicap placard must register it with the Parking and Transportation Office.
Once a handicap permit is registered and verified the student may park in any regulation parking space available. A certified handicapped parking permit issued by the state in which the motor vehicle is registered is required, in addition to a parking permit or visitor pass, for handicapped parking on campus.
All unauthorized cars will be ticketed with a fine of $100.00 and/or towed at owner/operator expense. In addition, anyone fraudulently using a handicap placard or plate will be subjected to a hearing with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Note: This violation does not qualify for an appeal. The Department of Public Safety cannot authorize parking in a handicapped parking space.
Escorts are available for students who have a medical necessity. Students needing medical escorts must notify the Department of Public Safety in writing. Escorts may either be by University Shuttle or a Public Safety patrol vehicle. Escorts will be available to and from class, as well as, to his/her vehicle. Students are still required to park in their designated lot.
Students wishing a ride from the parking lot to elsewhere on campus or vice versa must utilize the University Shuttle during its operating hours. Public Safety may not provide rides after hours. It is the student's responsibility to arrange for transportation after the shuttle hours.
Temporary Parking Passes may be obtained at Public Safety Headquarters on an individual basis. Students who are authorized a permanent pass but are using another vehicle on a short-term basis must get a temporary permit. Temporary permits are available 24 hours a day.
Students who, on occasion, drive a vehicle that has a permit assigned to either a faculty or staff member, must obtain a temporary pass for parking in an area authorized for that student. This procedure is to allow students who are using a parent's vehicle to have the same privilege as other students of the same status. Resident students who are employed by the University will not be issued staff permits. Students may not obtain a permit for a vehicle that is registered to another student or another student's family/guardian.
If a student or guest's vehicle becomes disabled for any reason (i.e. mechanical failure, flat tire or injury rendering the operator unable to drive) the owner/operator must notify Public Safety immediately. The owner/operator is responsible for having the vehicle moved or towed as soon as possible.
Public Safety reserves the right to have a vehicle towed at the owner/operator expense if the vehicle is leaking fluids or causing a dangerous situation. Any motor vehicle parked on Roger Williams University property that causes a dangerous or hazardous situation or requires removal due to University authorized parking ban will be towed at owner/operator expense if the owner cannot be notified in a reasonable and timely manner.
During special events and in emergencies, the Director of Public Safety may temporarily impose parking limitations. These limitations will be announced via University-wide email, voicemail, radio (WQRI 88.3 FM) and signs placed at the entrance into the campus. Students may also call extension 4400 for information.
Any motor vehicle that requires removal due to an unforeseen circumstance (i.e. facilities needs access to a building or a maintenance emergency) will be towed at no expense if the owner cannot be notified.