Dear Villanovan,

            Hello, and welcome from the Parking Office at Villanova University!  The new academic year is quickly approaching and in an effort to provide our community with adequate parking and safe traffic conditions, Villanova University maintains the following policy:

            It is the policy of Villanova University that junior and senior resident students and all commuting students are eligible to park vehicles on University parking lots designated as student parking areas.  This does not guarantee the ability to park directly in front of any residence hall. Freshman and sophomore resident students are not permitted to park vehicles on University parking lots/areas.  It is important that non-eligible resident students DO NOT bring their vehicles to campus or park in the residential areas surrounding Villanova  since adjacent townships prohibit non-residential parking on many local streets.  Students are encouraged to utilize the campus shuttle service and student escort service in order to reduce traffic congestion and for safety concerns.

            Exceptions to this policy are made only for those with extenuating circumstances.  (For example: In the 2006-2007 academic year, 645 parking appeals were submitted and 255 students were granted exceptions to the parking policy.)  Current and ongoing construction will greatly reduce the number of exceptions granted for the 2007-2008 academic year.  To be considered for an exception to the parking policy, freshman and sophomore resident students must submit a written appeal to the Parking Office before the vehicle is brought to campus.  Documentation from a physician, an employer, or other relevant information should be attached to the written appeal for verification.  Medical and/or employment will not necessarily be reasons for an appeal to be granted.  NO TEMPORARY PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS PERMISSION HAS BEEN GRANTED IN ADVANCE.   This includes periods before and after holidays and breaks.  The deadline for all appeals is July 20, 2007.  Students will receive written notification of appeal status by August 10, 2007. 

                To appeal on-line for a special exception to the parking policies please go to:  http://publicsafety.villanova.edu/Forms/pkrequest.html

                Documentation from your employer or physician can be faxed to us at 610-519-6563.

            For those who are eligible to register, web based parking registration is available. It’s convenient and easy! To access this form all you will need is your Novasis ID and password. Once you submit the form, you’re done. It’s easy and hassle free. Eligible students who complete the form on line will have the parking permit price automatically billed to their student account. When the system is ready to go "live" you will be notified via email with the simple parking registration directions along with the schedule concerning permit pick-up. Flyers will also be posted at various campus locations with specific dates and times for parking permit pick-up. This information can also be found on our website. Eligible students may register their vehicles on-line in mid July. At the time of parking permit pick-up students will be required to present their Wildcard, valid driver’s license and vehicle registration for verification purposes.

            For additional information please feel free to contact the Parking Office at 610-519-6990, during normal business hours or visit our web site at http://publicsafety.villanova.edu/parking.html. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.