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Lots are Color Coded on the �鶹��Ƶ campus. Please review the parking regulations for specific lots and permit types before parking your vehicle, or contact the Campus Safety office 24 hours a day at (507) 933-8888 with any parking questions. 

Silver, Blue, Purple, and Gold lots are enforced starting at 7 a.m. the first day of classes in September and are enforced every day until Commencement. Always assume parking is enforced during the academic year.

Silver (Student) = there are 14 student parking lots; student parking permit required; enforced Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Silver permit parking in the Stadium (Beck) lot are marked - No Parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m., and are enforced 7 days a week. No vehicles may be parked overnight in the Stadium/Beck parking lot.

Blue (Student) = First year only parking; First year student parking permit required; enforced Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Blue permits are being sold on a first-come, first served basis until they are gone.

Purple (Student) ="Reduced Cost Lot" 

Gold (Employee) = parking permit required, for employee use only; enforced Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and no parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m., 7 days a week

VISITOR designated parking; permit required 2 a.m.-7 a.m., 7 days a week; Closed to students and staff at all times.

Low-emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles endorsement = In the Stadium Parking lot adjacent to Beck Hall, preferred parking will be available for vehicles .” These spaces are identified with signage and will be available to visitors, students and employees. Qualifications are detailed under the "Parking Area" heading, below.

Parking spaces reserved by signs -- i.e., 30-minute Parking, Residential Life, Vendor/Maintenance Parking -- are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visitor parking is closed to students and employees at all times and is always enforced.

Traffic regulations are subject to enforcement 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Always assume that parking is enforced, even if classes are not in session.

�鶹��Ƶ assumes no responsibility for the care or protection of any vehicle or its contents while operated and/or parked on campus. Remove your keys and valuables and lock the vehicle when it is left unattended. Valuables if not removed should be secured in the trunk. Report thefts immediately to Campus Safety.

Disabled vehicles must be reported to Campus Safety either in person or by phone, and arrangements made to remove the vehicle as soon as possible. Any vehicle parked illegally may be towed at the owner's expense. Campus Safety officers can provide jump-start services to any vehicle owner parked on-campus. Contact Campus Safety at (507) 933-8888 to request a jump start (a release of liability form must be completed prior to an Officer performing a jump start. This service can only be provided on College property).

Unattended Vehicles: Vehicles are considered parked when left unattended for any period of time.

Three Flags Circle is a no parking zone at all times, no exceptions. Curbs that are painted red are designated fire lanes. You may park along the yellow curb by the Three Flags Circle, with hazards on, up to 15 minutes.

During the school year on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. visitors should park in one of the Visitor Parking areas (designated by Visitor signs) located on the northeast side of the Campus Center Building and Lund Center, near the Swanson Tennis Center, next to the Arboretum, or adjacent to the Nobel Hall of Science.

From 5 p.m.-2 a.m., visitors may park in most parking lots except the 7 days a week, Visitor parking lots require a permit 2 a.m.- 7 a.m. and Gold permit parking is No Parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m. Silver permit parking is reserved for students but is not cited 5 p.m.-7 a.m. Monday through Friday, or from 5 p.m. on Friday until 7 a.m. on Monday [except the rows designated as No Parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m. in the Stadium/Beck parking lot].

In the summer months of May, June, July and August, visitors may park in any parking lot on campus without restriction until August 31, when we ask all employees and returning students to park according to permit color. However, all the parking spaces listed below are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Campus Safety will issue tickets if a vehicle is parked:
1. In parking spaces reserved by signs -- i.e., 30-minute Parking, Residential Life, Vendor/Maintenance Parking.
2. In Visitor parking as it is always closed to students and employees.
3. In a handicap spot and is not displaying a Minnesota Handicap license plate or a Minnesota Temporary permit. 
4. In Stadium lot (F) and all employee parking lots from 2am-7am.
5. In Three Flags Circle as it is a no parking zone at all times, no exceptions. Curbs that are painted red are designated fire lanes. You may park along the yellow curb by the Three Flags Circle, with hazards on, up to 15 minutes.

During large events, parking lots adjacent to event sites will fill up quickly. Please drive to other, more remote lots to find an open space.

Recreational Vehicles may not be parked on campus overnight. Please contact the Department of Campus Safety to coordinate short-term parking. Please contact the Saint Peter Police Department at (507) 931-1550 for information about off-campus .

Visitor spaces are closed to students and employees 24 hours a day. Vehicles that park frequently in Visitor parking are tracked and cited - if you believe you've received a citation in error, complete a parking appeal form in the Campus Safety office.

• Students cannot park in Visitor parking regardless of status: auditing, PSEO, study abroad, interns, student teachers, etc still require a valid student parking permit to park on campus.
• If a student chooses to live off campus, they are still a student of �鶹��Ƶ and will need a Silver or White parking permit if they plan to park on campus!
• Temporary/short-term employees must register and display a valid temporary Gold permit. 

Overnight Visitors

During the academic year, visitors wishing to park past 2 a.m. or overnight must be registered with Campus Safety and display a valid Visitor Parking Permit. Visitors must be staying overnight on campus with their host to park a vehicle - parking is not provided for storage or parking for a vehicle owner who will not be actively on campus. 

Temporary visitor permits are free and can be obtained by coming to Campus Safety (24-hours a day) for the visitor and host to provide contact and vehicle information. Visitors must show a valid driver's license and register their vehicle in person in the Campus Safety office with their social host. These temporary visitor permits must hang and display on the inside rear view mirror with vehicle information facing the front.

Contact the Department of Campus Safety, 24-hours a day, with questions at (507) 933-8888.

Parking permits

A parking permit is required to park on campus. However, a parking permit does not guarantee the holder a parking space in a particular lot, only an opportunity to park in any of the designated permit lots of that color on campus.

Campus Safety reserves the right to limit permit issuance to prevent overcrowding in any parking area. It is important that those desiring parking privileges obtain permits without delay.

All employees and students who wish to park on campus must register their motor vehicles and display current parking permits of the appropriate permit color. Visitor spaces are closed to students and employees 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Parking permits can be obtained at the Campus Safety office - located in the Carlson International Center suite 110. North side of building facing Beck Hall.

Vehicle registration is online. A vehicle must be registered and display a valid permit before it can be parked on campus. 

Permit enforcement begins 7 a.m. on the first day of the classes in the Fall and continues through Graduation. Always assume that parking is enforced during the academic year.

Visitors staying overnight (2 a.m.-7 a.m.) must register with the Department of Campus Safety and display a valid Visitor permit (no charge). Visitors must show a valid driver's license and register their vehicle in person in the Campus Safety office with their social host. Please contact the Campus Safety office with any questions about Visitor parking (507)-933-8888.

Gold (employee) designated lots are no parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m., 7 days a week. Overnight parking for employees is available in the Motor Pool lot, contact Campus Safety for more information. 

Handicapped parking permits

Vehicles are required to display a Minnesota Handicap license plate or a Minnesota Temporary permit.

Persons may call the Campus Safety office to request a medical escort. This service is available 24 hours a day for those either permanently or temporarily physically challenged. Please keep in mind that it might take a few minutes to give you the assistance requested because of other duties or emergencies that may arise.

Parking areas

Changes will be occasionally made to the parking lot permit designations. Please make yourself familiar with the new Color Coded Parking lots.

NOTE: It is impossible to post NO PARKING signs in every campus location that is not intended for parking. If a space is not a marked parking space, it shall be considered a NO PARKING space.

Lack of space is not a valid excuse for illegal parking. You may have to search more than one lot to find an open space in your permit color. There are 14 student parking lots (SILVER) and 11 employee parking lots (GOLD) so please make sure you are searching them all. 

Moving out and back into a parking space does not re-set any violation - you will be cited for each instance of violation.

During the winter months, please check row designations and space markers carefully to avoid parking over lines or outside of designated spaces. Vehicles are required to be parked within signs of their permit color, and vehicles parked outside of signs, in non-designated spaces, or in two spaces will be cited.

Repairs/Maintenance of Personal Vehicles. a. Repair/maintenance of personal vehicles is prohibited on campus grounds because of hazardous waste concerns and regulations. b. Repair and/or maintenance of personal vehicles on campus property (e.g., changing oil, engine repairs, etc.) subjects any offender to paying the campus for clean-up costs and penalties. 

Student Parking - Silver & Blue & Purple
Students (Silver or Blue or Purple permit required) must park within the signs in lots with "Student Permit" signs. Students must park in lots that match their permit color. PSEO students, students studying abroad, student teachers, etc are still required to purchase a student parking pass to park on campus. Visitor parking is monitored and is closed to students and employees at all times.

Employee Parking - Gold
Employees (Gold permit holders) are required to park within the signs in lots with "Gold Permit" signs. (Note: Dependents of faculty and staff who are students at �鶹��Ƶ must purchase a student permit and park in the appropriate lot). Employee designated lots are no parking 2 a.m.-7 a.m., 7 days a week. Overnight parking for employees is available in the Motor Pool lot, contact Campus Safety for more information.

Visitor Parking 
Visitors are required to park in areas that are designated Visitor Parking. In no circumstances should visitors park in fire lanes, on grass or sidewalks, and in other areas designated "No Parking" or not designated as a valid parking space. 

Visitors wishing to park past 2 a.m. or overnight must be registered with Campus Safety, display a valid Visitor Parking Permit, and park in Visitor parking. Note the designated Overnight parking spaces (permit required) in the Norelius Visitor lot. Visitor spaces are closed to employees and students at all times without exception. Violators are subject to citation and/or towing. Visitor parking is restricted 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Special Low-emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Preferred parking spaces in the Stadium, adjacent to Beck Academic Hall, will be available for vehicles qualifying as a "low-emitting" and "fuel-efficient vehicles." Vehicles must have achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide to qualify as low-emitting and fuel efficient. A list of qualifying vehicles is available at . These spaces are identified with signage and will be available to visitors, students, and employees during times the lot is open. If your vehicle is incorrectly ticketed, you may appeal by demonstrating that it is appropriately listed by ACEEE.

Parking spaces with charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) are available on a first come, first serve basis for all employees, students, and visitors in accordance with the following Use Policy and Guidelines. There is currently no fee for the vehicle charge. 

Use Policy

• EVs operated by �鶹��Ƶ community members must be logged in the Campus Safety Vehicle Registration System and correctly display the appropriate permit tag before using the charging stations.
• Visiting EVs do not need to register and display a permit or visitor tag while charging.
• Spaces for charging may be used by any EV, regardless of permit tag color or visitor status. However, they are still subject to the green lot restrictions governing overall parking usage (e.g., no vehicles are allowed to remain in a green-permit lot between posted overnight hours or during periods of scheduled maintenance).
• Campus Safety may disconnect an EV at its discretion. 

Guidelines

• Do not count on �鶹��Ƶ charging stations being available when making a decision to purchase an EV. Your purchase decision should be based on your ability to charge at home and/or convenience of publicly available charging stations available in the area.
• Please limit use of charging stations if you can drive your entire commute on electricity with charging at home.
• All campus EV charging station users should limit charging times to no more than 4 hours per day in the green parking lots and there is no parking from 2am - 7am, daily.
• When your charge is complete, you are required to move your vehicle so others can use the charging station. Please use your vehicle's charging estimator to help in this process.
• Charging station parking spaces are intended only for vehicles needing to charge; if you do not intend to charge your vehicle, you will need to park in a non-charging parking space.
• Neatly replace the charging cords when finished. Cords left on the ground are safety hazards.

Please contact Campus Safety at (507) 933-8888 with any questions. 

Parking around residence halls is restricted to loading and unloading in conjunction with official moving in or moving out days (see the �鶹��Ƶ Guide for approved dates). Anyone having to load or unload heavy items outside of this time frame must contact Campus Safety for permission. Any vehicle parked or being driven in these areas outside specified times is subject to being ticketed and/or towed, at the owner's expense.
NOTE: Driving or Parking on the sidewalks or grass near residence halls is prohibited at all times.

Loading/unloading at academic/administrative buildings must be cleared with the officer on duty. Call Campus Safety at (507) 933-8888 to explain the situation and duration to check for approval in advance of leaving your vehicle.

Parking in campus fire lanes is prohibited. This prohibition will be strictly enforced at all times and vehicles found in violation are subject to ticketing and/or towing at owner expense. A 15-minute grace period is allowed when loading and unloading heavy items but you must have your flashers on as an indication of your imminent return, and be parked on the side of the street closest to the Residential Hall only. Parking in a fire lane without flashers is grounds for immediate ticketing and/or towing. The exception to this rule is the Three Flags Circle, where parking is PROHIBITED at all times without exception.

30-minute Parking
30-minute parking is for very short-term parking only. Vehicle parking times are tracked and any vehicle parked over 30 minutes will be cited. Moving out of a 30 minute parking space and back into it does not reset chalk times. Students wishing to park on campus must register for a paid parking permit.

Special Permit Spaces
Special permit spaces are always enforced (Special permit required, Maintenance, Residential Life staff). If you do not have a permit designated specifically for these spaces, always assume that parking is enforced and you cannot park there.

Swanson Tennis Center
The parking lot at the Swanson Tennis Center is for building use only. That lot is posted No Parking 9pm-7am and is closed whenever the building is closed. Those not actively using that facility should not be parked in that lot. 

Parking on city streets is monitored and controlled by the City of Saint Peter. Before parking your vehicle on a city street, contact the Saint Peter Police Department, at (507) 931-1550, for current rules and regulations.

�鶹��Ƶ Campus Safety is responsible for the enforcement of campus parking and traffic regulations. Citations issued by Campus Safety officers will be processed through the college Finance Office.

The college reserves the right to remove any vehicle that is illegally parked, non-registered or parked in such a way as to constitute a hazard, impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic, blocks the operation of emergency equipment, or interferes with services. Owners are required to pay all costs involved with the removal, impounding, and storing of such vehicles. �鶹��Ƶ is not responsible for damages to, loss of, or theft from towed vehicles. If you think your vehicle has been towed, please contact Campus Safety.

Any vehicle receiving THREE (3) parking CITATIONS for non-registration will be TOWED at owner's expense. Make sure your vehicle is properly registered. Any individual receiving five citations will be towed on all subsequent violations.

The towing service used by �鶹��Ƶ is Von Essen's Towing & Service, located at 227 North Front Street, Saint Peter, MN. Their telephone number is (507) 931-3410.

Vehicles towed for unpaid citations must be cleared with the Department of Campus Safety (by coming to the office and paying all outstanding fines) before the vehicle can be released. Charges for the towing service are paid directly to Von Essens and they accept cash only (minimum $80).

The posted speed limit on campus is 20 miles per hour.

There will be no parking in or on:

• No Parking zones
• Loading zones
• Fire lanes
• Sidewalks or walkways
• Any 24-hour restricted lot or space
• Grass or grounds
• "Handicap Parking" spaces if the vehicle does not display a Minnesota handicap license plate or a �鶹��Ƶ temporary handicap permit
• Dumpster areas
• Adjacent to or over any curb or pavement
• Any area not designated as a parking space
  NOTE: It is impossible to post NO PARKING signs in every campus location that is not intended for parking. If a space is not a marked parking space, it shall be considered a NO PARKING space. Vehicles parked on campus in violation of college parking regulations are subject to towing at the owner's expense.

Campus parking violation fines are as follows (note that vehicles receiving more than 5 citations will be towed on the 6th citation):

• CARELESS/RECKLESS DRIVING - - $100 
• DISPLAY FALSE/ALTERED PERMIT - - $100 
• DOUBLE PARKED - - $30
• FALSE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION - - $50
• HANDICAP PERMIT PARKING - - $200
• IN/OBSTRUCTING DRIVEWAY - - $30
• IN/OBSTRUCTING SIDEWALK - - $30
• LOADING ZONE - - $30
• NO PARKING - FIRE LANE/HYDRANT - - $50
• NO PARKING 2AM-7AM - - $30
• NO PERMIT - PARKED IN GOLD - - $30
• NO PERMIT - PARKED IN MOTORCYCLE - - $30
• NO PERMIT - PARKED IN SILVER - - $30
• ONE-WAY - PARKING WRONG DIRECTION - - $30 
• PARKED IN CROSSWALK - - $30
• PARKED OVER TIME LIMIT - - $30
• PARKING IN TRAFFIC LANE - - $30
• PARKING ON GRASS - - $30
• PERMIT IMPROPERLY DISPLAYED - - $30
• QUALIFYING VEHICLES ONLY - GREENERCARS.ORG - $30
• STC - NO PARKING 9PM-7AM - - $30
• STOLEN PERMIT - - $100
• STOP SIGN VIOLATION - - $75.
• TOW FEE - - $90
• TOW FEE - EXTRA CHARGE - - $110
• UNAUTH RES LIFE SPACE - - $30
• UNAUTH SERVICE SPACE - - $30
• UNAUTH VISITOR SPACE - - $30
• UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PERMIT - - $100

Citations can be paid at the Student Accounts/Cashier office in the Jackson Campus Center. Citations on registered/linked vehicles will be sent to student/employee accounts. If the vehicle is non-registered, it will be towed after three citations. Individuals receiving five citations will be towed on all subsequent violations. 

Any motorized two-wheel (motorcycle, motor scooter and moped) vehicle which is required to display a motor vehicle license plate must obtain an appropriate �鶹��Ƶ parking permit. The permit may be obtained from the Office of Campus Safety. Parking is permitted in designated motorcycle parking only, or in spaces designed for cars and trucks. Parking motorcycles/mopeds inside buildings or on residence hall porches is strictly prohibited. Any motorized two-wheel motor vehicle not required to display a motor vehicle license plate may park in any designated bicycle rack.

Persons riding bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, motor scooters, and other similar vehicles upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and be subject to all of the responsibilities applicable to the drivers of automobiles. They must observe all traffic signs, stop signs, yield signs and other traffic control devices.

Motorcycles/mopeds are not permitted to travel on campus sidewalks or grass. Motorcycles must have a valid vehicle tag, insurance, inspection sticker, and display a current College parking permit. All traffic laws pertaining to motorcycles/mopeds will be enforced.

Riding two-wheel motor vehicles on sidewalks, walkways, across the grounds, or around the buildings is strictly prohibited.

Parking of bicycles must be restricted to designated bicycles racks. Bicycles should be registered with the Department of Campus Safety and display a bicycle permit (no charge, register online or in the Campus Safety office). 

Any of these vehicles found parked illegally and creating a potential safety hazard may be cited or impounded at the owner's expense.

After sundown and before sunrise, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, and motor scooters shall be equipped with a lamp or headlight on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet, and a red lamp, light or reflector on the rear visible from a distance of at least 500 feet. All such lamps, lights and reflectors shall be in place and in operation anytime such vehicles are operated on campus after sundown and before sunrise.

Anyone with a valid reason may appeal a parking ticket within five (5) business days of the date on the citation by going to the Campus Safety website, under ‘Frequently requested forms and links’ and filling out the . Parking appeal submissions are reviewed monthly by an Appeal Committee. The decision of the appeal will be sent by email. Appealed tickets are not due until after the review/decision. Campus Safety has no say in the outcome of the decision of an appeal, it is decided only by the Appeal Committee.

Please contact Campus Safety (507) 933-8809, %20safety [at] gustavus.edu (safety[at]gustavus[dot]edu) if assistance is needed.

NOTE: Generally, the following have NOT been recognized as valid reasons for voiding citations:

• Ignorance of the regulations
• Late arrival for classes, appointments, etc.
• Inability to find a convenient legal parking space
• Inclement weather
• Returning to campus late at night

Review Procedure

• Appeals must be completed within five (5) working days of receipt of ticket.
• Each appeal is reviewed based on written submission, vehicle/person ticket history, and ticket circumstances.
• Each ticket will be upheld, changed to a warning, or dismissed. Decisions are emailed with the final amount due.
• Appeal decisions are final.

The campus key policy has been established as a basis for a key issue and maintenance system for the campus.

Departmental Responsibility for Control of Campus Keys
The Departments of Campus Safety, Residential Life and Facilities are responsible for the administration of the campus key policy.

Issue of Campus Keys
All employees and students of �鶹��Ƶ are eligible to hold keys for areas to which they need access on a daily basis to perform their jobs. All requests for permanently issued keys should be made through the Department of Campus Safety and include proper authorization by division/department chair, dean or director. Requests for temporary keys must have definite issue and return dates and include the proper authorized signature before they will be processed. Once processed, keys must be picked up in person by the key holder at the Department of Campus Safety.

Return of Campus Keys
All keys must be returned by the key holder to the Campus Safety office upon departmental transfer or termination of employment. Any keys not currently used by the college employee should also be returned to reduce the number of keys in circulation.

Transfer/Loan of Keys
Employees must sign for keys issued to them and should not receive or take into possession any campus keys that have not been formally issued to them by the Campus Safety Department.

Lost Keys
In the event that a key is lost, report the loss immediately to the department head and to the Campus Safety Department within 24-hours.

Key Duplication
Key holders MUST NOT duplicate any keys issued to them. Disciplinary action may result for unauthorized key duplication.

Worn or Broken Keys
A replacement for a worn or broken key will be provided at no charge in exchange for the defective key.

Re-Keying or Installation of New Locks
All re-keying or installation of new locks in all academic and administrative areas must be requested through the Campus Safety Department.

Keys for Residential Life
The Residential Life office issues and receives keys for residence hall housing. Furthermore, all related record keeping is the responsibility of the Residential Life office. Facilities provides locksmithing for the Residential Life department.

Keys for Service Personnel
Short-term contracted vendors to the campus will not be issued permanent keys to the �鶹��Ƶ �鶹��Ƶ campus. Keys will be made available for daily check out from the Physical Plant Office. In the event a vendor needs after-hours access to a part of the campus, arrangements can be made through the Campus Safety Department.

Due to concerns for both personal safety and the preservation of campus landscaping, unauthorized outdoor camping on �鶹��Ƶ property is not permitted. “Camping” is defined to include use of tents, sleeping bags, or other outdoor sleeping arrangements (including overnight occupancy of a vehicle parked on College property), as well as the building of open campfires or the use of any type of barbecue grill. Requests for bonfires, cookouts, and other large-group outdoor activities on College grounds should be directed to the appropriate officials for prior approval.

For reasons of personal safety, the use of in-line skates (roller blades), roller-skates, and skateboards inside any building on campus is prohibited. Violations of this policy will subject violators(s) to appropriate sanctions.

Persons wearing in-line skates (roller blades) and roller-skates or using skateboards are encouraged to wear appropriate personal protection equipment (i.e. helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads). All outdoor use of roller blades, roller-skates and skateboards should be in a manner that promotes personal safety, the safety of others and respect for College and personal property. Anyone engaging in these activities during hours of darkness are encouraged to wear light-colored clothing and reflective materials .