On-campus parking is available to all Mount Aloysius students. All vehicles must be registered by the end of the first week of each academic semester. Vehicles can be registered at the Campus Safety Department beginning August 1 and thereafter.
Students may park in any lot designated for student use. A parking permit is required in all campus parking lots. Signs are located by each parking lot entrance designating the type of permit required. Fill out the forms on the Student Affairs Hub to register your car for a parking pass. Cost is $60. Parking passes can be picked up in the Campus Safety Office (Ihmsen Hall Office 112) during Welcome Weekend. Make sure you bring your license.
When you register your car, you will need the cost of the permit and your vehicle registration. Replacement permits may cost extra.
Parking tickets are $50 for most offenses. After an accumulation of fines, a hold can be placed on the student's account which prevents them from scheduling any further classes and places a hold on their transcripts. Fines can be paid at the Business Office. All parking regulations are strictly enforced. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with College rules and policies. Questions should be directed to Campus Safety.
Resident students with a vehicle on campus will also have to register for MAC Campus Alerts: Resident Vehicle Owners group to receive any important information regarding moving of vehicles due to weather.
The Campus Safety Department is authorized to tow a vehicle at the owner’s expense. Anyone who uses their vehicle to transport contraband onto campus also risks losing the privilege of having a vehicle on campus premises. Fire Department regulations do not permit parking in any fire lane or drive lane on-campus.
A vehicle parked on-campus is at the risk of the owner. Mount Aloysius College assumes no responsibility for damages, thefts, accidents, or other incidents involving vehicles.
The Campus Safety Department will issue special one-day permits in certain emergency situations. Campus Safety must be notified immediately, either in person, phone, or by email relating the description, location and license plate of the unregistered vehicle.
Students with special parking needs must contact the Director of Student Health and Wellness to discuss their specific circumstances.
Students are not permitted to leave disabled vehicles on campus property.
Unattended vehicles left on-campus without prior authorization from Campus Safety will be considered abandoned and will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Residents will be assigned parking areas at the beginning of each semester. They will be given parking instructions during their mandatory residence hall meeting at the beginning of the semester.
Guests on campus must register their vehicle with Campus Safety in person (Ihmsen Hall Office #112), by email CampusSafety@mtaloy.edu, or by calling call 814-886-6327.
All resident vehicles must be moved from some parking areas when deemed necessary by the College due to weather conditions. A Snow Emergency for Parking (SEP) decision will typically be made no later than 3:00 pm for the residential and overnight parking restriction to go into effect at 10:00 pm on the same date. Residents will receive notification via flier postings, emails, and Residence Life personnel.
All violations will be assigned points as outlined in the table below:
No College Permit - $50
Improper Permit Display - $50
Fire Lane - $50
Sidewalk/Lawn - $50
Unauthorized Area - $50
Other Violation - $50
Careless Driving - $50
Handicapped Space - $75
Snow Removal, Failure to Move Vehicle - $75
All parking fines are $50 except for handicap parking violations which are $75. Unpaid fines may be automatically applied to your college bill and a hold may be placed on your account. If a student accumulates multiple parking fines, their parking privileges will be revoked.
Additional parking offenses incurred while parking privileges have been revoked will result in the student losing parking privileges for the remainder of the academic year. Tickets may be appealed to the MAC Parking Appeals Committee The appeal form, found on the MAC portal page, Student Affairs Hub, Campus Safety, Parking tab must be submitted within five days after the date of violation.
Fines can only be paid in the Business Office during regular business hours.
Appeals to parking violations are heard by the MAC Parking Appeals Committee. Members of the College community are provided an opportunity to explain circumstances, in writing, regarding the issued ticket. Results of the hearing will be documented and forwarded via email to the student or employee originally requesting the appeal. The decision of the committee is final.
No appeals will be reviewed if filed after five (5) business days from the date of violation. Questions concerning procedures or interpretations of parking rules and regulations should be referred to the Director of Campus Safety/Chief of Police located in Ihmsen Hall Office 112. You may also call (814) 886-6421.