Disability or Physical Injury Accommodations

A student can request temporary parking accommodations from Parking and Transportation Services. Parking and Transportation Services provides two options for students with temporary mobility impairments due to physical injuries. In order to obtain short term mobility impairment parking accommodations, a student must have a valid parking permit for the current school year.

Option 1: Y-Pass 

Valid up to 20 days from the date of issuance

Students with an injury or illness who need extra assistance getting around campus are eligible to receive a ‘Y’ Pass for their vehicle.  A ‘Y’ Pass is a temporary accommodation that allows students to park their vehicle in parking lots designated as resident or commuter student parking. This also includes unlimited parking in the 15-minute timed spaces on Richmond Way at the Tyler Haynes Commons (lot R55) and at the Law School (R43). This pass excludes a student from parking in reserved, handicapped, visitor or faculty/staff parking spaces.  A student may receive a ‘Y’ pass for up to 20 days without a doctor’s note.  

Option 2: UR Short Term Mobility Impairment Parking Placard

Valid up to 2 months from the date of issuance

Students with more significant injury or mobility issues are eligible to receive a UR Short Term Mobility Impairment Parking Placard. This placard requires specific recommendations from a licensed medical profession. The placard is valid for all designated accessible parking spaces on the University of Richmond campus.  This placard will also allow the vehicle to be parked in lots designated as resident or commuter student parking, unlimited parking in the 15-minute timed spaces on Richmond Way at the Tyler Haynes Commons (lot R55) and at the Law School (R43).

The UR Short Term Mobility Impairment Parking Accommodations are offered to the University community as assistance for those with short term mobility issues. Due to the restrictions and limitation of parking options on campus, any misuses of these options will be classified as violation of the Student Conduct Policy with a risk of incurring fines from $200.00.

The Request for Short Term Mobility Impairment Parking Accommodations form must be completed and submitted to Parking and Transportation Services. The form can be submitted via email or fax from your medical professional or you may submit a completed form electronically or deliver your form in person at:

UR Parking/Transportation Office
Special Programs First Floor
490 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond Va. 23173

Department of Motor Vehicles Handicapped Placard

Individuals who need disabled parking access for longer than two months or who desire off-campus disability access must obtain a state-issued placard from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Faculty/staff members should contact Parking and Transportation Services at parking@richmond.edu to request special parking for less than two weeks.