Parking Information
Resident
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY RESIDENT STUDENTS PARKING REGULATIONS
Permission to drive or park a motor vehicle on campus is considered to be a privilege and not a right that one is entitled to by reason of enrollment in Caldwell University. The University assumes no responsibility for the vehicle or contents as to fire, theft or other damage. The University assumes no responsibility for damage incurred if a vehicle is moved after the vehicle immobilizer has been installed as a result of repeated parking rule violations.
Registering for a Parking Decal
To register for a parking decal, follow this link and scroll to the “Student Parking Registration” link.
https://www.caldwell.edu/safety/
NOTE: If you are using a vehicle temporarily, you must acquire a temporary parking permit from the Office of Campus Safety & Security.
- A parking permit must be affixed in the bottom left hand corner of the rear window of the vehicle. It will be in clear sight when you are facing the rear of your vehicle. Exceptions may be made for tinted windows.
- You do not need to register your vehicle annually providing no information has changed (i.e. new license plates).
- All vehicles must observe a 10 M.P.H. speed limit on campus.
- Only cars displaying a handicap license plate or placard may park in handicap spaces. You can obtain a NJ temporary handicap permit from your local police department, if you qualify for one, in coordination with your physician.
- Parking in the reserved resident lots will be on a first come-first serve basis. When the reserved parking lots are full, residents must then park in the outer white spaces of the main lot as over flow.
- Only vehicles displaying Resident Student-MJRH stickers may park in lot at MJRH.
- Only vehicles displaying Resident Student RH/DH stickers may park in the red spaces near Dominican Hall.
- All overflow parking for residence hall lots must be in the outer white spaces of the main lot.
- Overnight visitors will park in the main lot, and NOT behind MJRH, in red spaces reserved for RH/DH, or in any “Visitors” spaces. “Visitors” spaces are for prospective students or people doing business with the university.
- Parking in roadways, grassy areas, reserved spaces, the President’s spot or designated fire lanes are prohibited.
- No parking in Staff or Faculty Parking Spaces. Parking is permitted after 4:00 pm in the Staff parking spaces.
- Students cannot park beside the Newman Center at any time.
- Resident reserved parking stickers for MJRH, DH and RH will be issued through the Office of Campus Safety.
Commuters
CALDWELL UNIVERSITY PARKING REGULATIONS COMMUTER STUDENTS
Permission to drive or park a motor vehicle on campus is considered to be a privilege and not a right that one is entitled to by reason of enrollment in Caldwell University. The University assumes no responsibility for the vehicle or contents as to fire, theft or other damage. The University assumes no responsibility for damage incurred if a vehicle is moved after the vehicle immobilizer has been installed as a result of repeated parking rule violations.
NOTE: If you are using a vehicle temporarily, you must acquire a temporary parking permit from the Office of Campus Safety & Security.
- A parking permit must be affixed in the bottom left hand corner of the rear window of the vehicle. It will be in clear sight when you are facing the rear of your vehicle. Exceptions may be made for tinted windows.
- You do not need to register your vehicle annually providing no information has changed (i.e. new license plates).
- All vehicles must observe a 10 M.P.H. speed limit on campus.
- Only cars displaying a handicap license plate or placard may park in handicap spaces. You can obtain a NJ temporary handicap permit from your local police department, if you qualify for one, in coordination with your physician.
- All commuter students must park in the main parking lot. MJRH lot and the red spaces in the RH/DH lot are off limits to commuter students.
- Parking in roadways, grassy areas, reserved spaces, the President’s spot or designated fire lanes are prohibited.
- No parking in Staff or Faculty Parking Spaces. Parking is permitted after 4:00 pm in the Staff parking spaces.
- Students cannot park beside the Newman Center at any time.
- Commuter student parking stickers will be issued through the Office of Campus Safety.
Prohibited Parking Areas
- Handicap parking is reserved for those displaying the proper credentials. Parking in a Handicap space without credentials will result in a summons issued by Caldwell Police.
- Parking in front of Dominican Hall is limited to 15 minutes. Anything past 15 minutes receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Parking in Convent parking, or any space marked “SSD” is strictly prohibited and will result in a Prohibited Parking summons and disabled by boot.
- Parking in front of Rosary Hall in any of the spaces is strictly prohibited and will result in a Prohibited Parking summons and disabled by boot.
- Parking in any spot marked “visitor” receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Loop Road parking lot numbered spaces marked with red lines are Resident Assistant parking only. RAs will receive a parking tag for these spots. Anyone using these spots receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Main parking lot spaces marked “Faculty” are for Faculty only. Anyone using these spaces receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Main parking lot spaces marked “Staff” are for staff only until 4:00 PM. Anyone using these spots receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Newman Center lot is prohibited for students. Anyone using these spots receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- President’s parking spot is for the President only, regardless of day of week or time of day, and will result in a Prohibited Parking summons and disabled by boot.
- The gravel lot in front of Mother Joseph Hall has 15-minute spaces and 2 spots for GRDs. Anything past 15 minutes, or in the GRD spots, receives a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
- Mother Joseph Hall RA spots are clearly marked. Anyone parking in a marked RA spot will receive a Prohibited Parking summons. 3 or more summonses for this violation will result in the car being disabled by boot.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
- Permit Violations: All violations will result in a $10.00 fine.
- Prohibited Parking: All violations will result in a $20.00 fine.
- Any vehicle receiving more than three tickets will be immobilized with the “boot”, a device fixed on the driver’s side front wheel, which can only be removed by Campus Safety and subject to an additional $25 boot fee.
If your vehicle has been “booted”, go to the security office or contact Security at ext.3286 or the University switchboard at ext. 3289 to notify security. Do not attempt to move a vehicle that has been immobilized because it will cause damage to the vehicle.
NOTE: There may be a delay in removal of the boot based on workload for Campus Safety staff.
- Special Circumstances: vehicles blocking traffic, causing safety hazards or in egregious violation may be immediately booted or towed. A $25 fine will also be assessed.