Resident student lots are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for those vehicles owned or operated by students living in the University residence halls. Vehicles are restricted to their assigned parking lots. Permits and their lot designations are as follows:

• Vehicles displaying an ‘A’ permit are assigned to parking lots U24 and U27.  Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying a 'D' permit are assigned to the parking lot W86, the gravel lot behind the cottages. Click here  to view campus map of the parking area. 
• Vehicles displaying a 'K' permit are assigned to parking lot R54 along the lake. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying a ‘KF’ permit are assigned to the back section of lot R54 along the lake pass the foot bridge.  Click here to view the area of the campus parking map. 
• Vehicles displaying an ‘M’ permit are assigned to the student section of parking lot W82, from Gray Court to the Westhampton tennis courts, along Westhampton Way. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying an ‘N’ permit are assigned to the resident student section of lot W85 across from Jepson Alumni Center. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying an ‘R’ permit are assigned to lots W88, W92, W93 and W94 off Westhampton Way.  Click here to view campus map of the parking area. 
• Vehicles displaying a ‘W’ permit are assigned to the resident student section of lot W84. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying a ‘WW’ permit are assigned to park in lot C66 located across the street from the Robins Center. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.
• Vehicles displaying an ‘X’ permit are assigned to lot C61 (X-lot) and C66, outside New Fraternity Row. Click here to view campus map of the parking area.

Dangerous parking area in lot C61: Parking spaces marked in yellow have been identified as areas prone to vehicular damage during baseball activities. Park in this area at your own risk. The University of Richmond will not be responsible for any damage incurred in this area from baseballs.

The University reserves the right to change a vehicle’s assigned parking lot.

The Parking and Transportation Office may be required to change parking regulations as necessary throughout the year. Changes will be communicated by email, in SpiderBytes and/or on our webpage.

Undergraduate Commuting student lots are reserved for students living off campus and are assigned a ‘C’ or ‘G’ permit:

• Vehicles displaying a ‘C’ permit are allowed to park in Lots C66 outside of New Frat Row, C61 (X-lot), and W87 outside the Modlin Center.  To view a map of the lots click here.
• Vehicles displaying a ‘G' permit are allowed to park in Lots W87, C66, C61 (X-Lot) and G Permit sections of lot U6.  To view a map of the lots click here.

P permits issued to SPCS and MBA students allow the vehicle to be parked in lots C66 and C61 off of College Road, G Permit sections lot U6 off of UR Drive, and lot W87, Modlin Center parking lot off Westhampton Way.

All commuter student parking lots are available to any registered vehicle from 3 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. All lots consist of faculty/staff parking areas and these areas are available to any registered vehicle from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.

Law school students are issued a ‘J’ or ‘L’ permit. Vehicles displaying a J permit are assigned to lot C70, off College Road across from the Robins Stadium. C70 is reserved for vehicles with a J or L permit until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m. the lot will open to any vehicle with a current parking permit.

• C73 - off College Road and Bostwick Lane
• C75 - off Campus Drive
• C70 - off College Road across from the Robins Stadium

C73 and C75 are reserved for vehicles with L-permits until 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. the lot will open to any vehicle with a current parking permit.

The University reserves the right to change a vehicle’s assigned parking lot.

The Parking and Transportation Office may be required to change parking regulations as necessary throughout the year. Changes will be communicated by email, in SpiderBytes and/or on our webpage.

Special Note for Football Game Days
All parking lots off College Road and Campus Drive will close at 2a.m. on football game days. Vehicles parked in these lots after 2 a.m. will be towed at owner's expense. If you will be on campus the day of a home football game, please contact Parking Services for available parking options.

Student Athlete Parking Pass

All vehicles must be registered to the student athlete and display a current student parking permit to be eligible for a student athlete permit.  First year students are not eligible for a Student Athlete permits.

The Student Athlete parking permit allows the vehicle to be parked in the following parking lots:

• Lot C66 located across the street for the Robins Center
• Before 3pm in lot C61 located next to the Robins Center
• Field Hockey/Women’s Lacrosse members may park in W87 for team practice
• Women's Soccer may park in lot W85 for team practices
• Tennis members may park in W84 for team practice
• Men’s Lacrosse members may park in lot C70 off College Road for team events

The student athlete parking permit does not allow for parking in lots closed for events.  This information will be communicated in Spiderbytes and student emails. 

Osher, School of Professional and Continuing Studies non-credit, and University Recreation Community Members are required to obtain and properly display the appropriate University of Richmond parking permit. Members are expected to park in their assigned parking lot.

• Osher members are assigned to the lots designated for commuting undergraduate students (see above).
• School of Professional and Continuing Studies non-credit students are assigned to the lots designated for commuting undergraduate students (see above).
• Weinstein Center Community members are assigned to lot C61 located next to the Robins Center off College Road and the Special Event parking lot, C66, across the street from the Robins Center or in the.

All students should make themselves aware of the Game Day Parking Policies.  Parking lots off College Road and Richmond Way have restrictions for major events held in the Robins Center or Robins Stadium.

Parking lots designated E Permit are for faculty/staff parking and reserved for vehicles registered to and driven by faculty and staff members from 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Faculty and staff parking spaces are available to any registered vehicle from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. 

Exception: 

• Parking spaces on Westhampton Way and Keller Road are reserved for faculty, staff and registered visitor vehicles from 730am to 9pm daily.
• The reserved sections of lot W96, located adjacent to the Special Programs Building, is reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for Police and Public Safety vehicles and staff.
• Parking Lot U21 is reserved parking for faculty/staff vehicles and event parking Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Parking Lot W84 faculty/staff and visitor parking spaces are reserved for faculty/staff and visitor vehicles Monday through Friday from 730am to 9pm.

All faculty/staff parking lots and spaces are enforced and ticketed during the summer and all school breaks.

Faculty and Staff members with dependents taking classes should have the dependent register their vehicle in the dependent's name and obtain a student parking permit.

Visitors are required to register their vehicles with Parking Services and properly display a visitor pass from their vehicle’s rear-view mirror. Visitor lots and spaces are reserved for off-campus visitors, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Visitor spaces on Keller Road and Westhampton Way are reserved for off-campus visitors until 9 p.m. daily.  Visitor spaces are available for general parking at other times unless reserved for a special event by posted signage.

The Parking and Transportation Services reserves the right to place wheel locks (boot) on vehicles under the following conditions:

• The vehicle has received four citations for an unregistered vehicle
• Student or registered owner has been sent an unregistered vehicle memo

If a vehicle receives a wheel lock, the owner/driver must contact Parking and Transportation Services during office hours to discuss the citations and to register the vehicle if the driver intends to continue to park on campus. Vehicles can be registered at https://parking.richmond.edu/registration/index.html.  Vehicle registrations are only processed during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm.  Vehicles are not considered registered until the permit or pass is correctly displayed on the vehicle. 

A Vehicle with a University of Richmond wheel lock in excess of ten days is subject to an off-campus tow at the owner’s expense.

Parking Services provides reserved hybrid parking spaces to faculty, staff and commuter students who drive a hybrid vehicle to campus.  The vehicle must display a current University of Richmond parking permit and a hybrid designation by the manufacturer on the exterior surface of the vehicle.

Those utilizing hybrid spaces may only use spaces located in their assigned lots. Students may not use hybrid spaces in faculty/staff sections, and vice versa. If all hybrid spaces are full, vehicles must be parked legally in non-reserved spaces in the vehicle's assigned parking lot.

Reserved hybrid parking spaces will be added or removed as needed. If you would like to request a hybrid spot in a specific lot, please fill out this contact form. Please note that we will only be able to create spaces with reasonable demand.

Non-hybrid vehicles will be subject to a Level 2 citation if found parked in a Hybrid space. Hybrid spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for reserved hybrid vehicles.

The University of Richmond offers eight electric charging stations on campus for faculty/staff and students. 

The following stations are reserved for use by faculty or staff members Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5pm.  These spaces are available for use for any electric vehicle with a current University of Richmond parking permit or temporary pass after 5pm and on weekends.

                Two stations in parking Lot U6 in front of Maryland Hall

                One station in parking lot U8 beside Maryland Hall (currently under construction)

                Two station in parking lot R49 at Weinstein Hall

                Two stations in parking lot U21 across from the Queally Center

The following station is reserved for use for any vehicle with a current University of Richmond parking permit or temporary parking pass

                One station in parking lot C61 near Marsh Hall.

Please look for the designation on the campus map.

Mopeds/scooters must be registered with Parking and Transportation if operated on the University of Richmond campus.  Permits are free of charge and must be displayed visibly on the vehicle.  Mopeds/scooters should be parked in posted motorcycle/moped parking areas or in outside bike racks.  They cannot be parked inside buildings, in courtyards or on sidewalks impeding pedestrian traffic. 

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND MOPED/SCOOTER POLICY

Virginia State Law defines a scooter or moped as having:

• No more than 3 wheels in contact with the road.
• A seat no lower than 24 inches in height.
• A gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor less than 50 cubic centimeters (cc) and a maximum speed of less than 35 MPH. (Mopeds that travel at great speeds are classified as motorcycles.)

Riders must be licensed and at least 16 years old and obey all rules of the road

University of Richmond regulations for moped/scooters on campus:

• Mopeds/scooters must display a valid permit for parking on University of Richmond campus. Those that do not display proper permits will be cited for being unregistered.
• Registrations can be submitted online or in person at Parking and Transportation Services.
• Permits for mopeds and scooters are free of charge.
• Mopeds and scooters may be parked in posted motorcycle and moped parking areas or outside bike racks only. No moped parking inside or close to buildings, in courtyards, or on sidewalks.
• Moped/scooters found parked in or around buildings or impeding pedestrian walkways will be confiscated.

Posted motorcycle/moped parking areas:

• Richmond Way across from Residence Hall No. 1,
• Parking lot U6 across from Business School
• University Forest Apartments in the 500 Block
• Moped and scooters must abide by all Virginia State and University of Richmond rules and regulations for operating and parking.
• Moped or scooters in violation of Virginia State or University of Richmond regulations will be confiscated.

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• Special Events parking lot (C66) across from the Robins Center is available to all registered vehicles Sunday through Thursday. All student vehicles are restricted on Friday and Saturday nights from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. This lot is closed to all vehicles during major events held in the Robins Center. NOTE: Special event dates may be advertised via Spiderbytes or by email. (EXECPTION:  Game Day Parking)
• Parking lot C61 is open parking to all registered vehicles between 3 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. This lot is closed to all vehicles during major events held in the Robins Center or Robins Stadium. NOTE: Special event dates will be advertised via Spiderbytes or by email.
• Post Office parking spaces are open for postal business only and are restricted to 10 minutes between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sorority Cottage Parking in W84 is marked on the asphalt as “Cottage Court Visitor”. Sorority members are allowed to park in these spaces while they are in the cottages. Overnight parking is not allowed.
• 15-minute spaces located in lot R43 are available for 15 minutes or less to faculty, staff, student, and visitor vehicles between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Unlimited parking from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends.  (EXCEPTION:  Game Day Parking)
• 15-minute spaces located in lot R55 at Tyler Haynes Commons are available to faculty and staff for 15 minute parking between the hours of 7:30 am and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Students may park in these space for 15 minute between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Unlimited parking from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends.
• 30-minute spaces located in lot R47 are available for 30 minutes or less to faculty, staff, student, and visitor vehicles between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Unlimited parking from 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends.  (EXCEPTION:  Game Day Parking)
• 30-minute spaces located in the Special Programs parking lot W96 are available for 30 minutes or less to faculty, staff, and student vehicles between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Unlimited parking between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends.
• Parking Lot C70, and G Permit rows of Lot U6 are available to any registered vehicle Monday through Friday between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and all day on weekends.  (EXECPTION:  Game Day Parking)
• Parking Lots C73 and C75 are available to any registered vehicle Monday through Friday between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. and all day on weekends.  (EXCEPTION:  Game Day Parking)
• Faculty and staff lots are available to student vehicles between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends, unless otherwise posted.
• Faculty/staff (‘E’) parking areas on Westhampton Way and Keller Road are available for student parking after 9p.m. and before 7a.m. daily.

• Special event parking (W85) on Westhampton Way is reserved for off-campus visitors and is restricted 24 hours a day.
• Reserved spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for vehicles assigned to those spaces. Towing is enforced.
• The Robins Center parking lots (C60-C75) are closed to all student vehicles during major events held in the Robins Center or Robins Stadium.
• Auxiliary Parking Area (AUX) located in lot C61 off College Road is reserved for the vehicles assigned.
• Westhampton Way will be a no parking area due to the construction activity on the Westhampton campus.
• Special Programs parking lot (W96) is reserved 24 hours a day for police vehicles and staff.
• Resident student parking lots are reserved 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those vehicles assigned; all other vehicles will be cited.
• Multi-use parking lots (C61, W85, and W87) are reserved for assigned vehicles and off-campus event patrons.
• Transportation vehicle reserved spaces (W88) are reserved 24 hours a day for transportation vehicles.
• Richmond Way lakeside spaces are reserved for GRTC buses, UR shuttles, and Zipcar parking only.
• Other places you cannot park: No Parking areas; fire lanes; yellow-curbed or painted areas; on the grass; obstructing handicap spaces; places not designated for vehicular parking; blocking walkways or pedestrian traffic; blocking wheelchair ramps; creating a traffic hazard; parking in a lot or spaces reserved with cones, barricades, and/or signage.

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 Short Term Mobility Impairment Parking Accommodation 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).

Golf Cart Use on the University of Richmond Campus

Golf carts may be used as transportation for students with an illness or injury that limits their mobility on campus.  

Qualification for having a golf cart on campus

1. Must have a valid driver’s license.
2. Golf cart must display a ‘Slow Moving Vehicle’ emblem.**
3. Golf cart must be registered with Parking and Transportation Services.

Rules for having a golf cart on campus

1. The cart is for the sole use of the injured or ill student. 
2. The cart cannot be loaned out to other students for transportation around campus.
3. The cart can only transport the number of people that there are seats. 
4. The cart may be used on the campus roads or the campus sidewalks.
5. Golf carts may not be operated on grass.
6. Remember to give the pedestrians the right of way.
7. The cart may be parked next to buildings.  However, do NOT block doorways or sidewalks.
8. Carts must be secured to itself when left unattended.  A chain and lock must be obtained before cart comes to campus. 

Regulations

1. Golf cars shall be operated only between sunrise and sunset, unless equipped with headlights, brake lights and approved by the University Police Department.
2. If using the cart on the campus road, you are subject to all laws governing the operation of vehicles.
3. Carts cannot be used on city/county roadways. You cannot drive the cart on any of the streets bordering campus per Virginia Code §46.2-916.1 and §46.2-916.3.
4. Carts may be used to cross streets, such as, Boatwright Drive at the Robins Center.  When crossing please cross at the crosswalks.
5. Do not use cart if you have been drinking alcoholic beverages or if you are under the influence of drugs, prescriptions or other substances that could potentially limit your use of motor vehicles or machinery.

Parking and Transportation will grant permission to students to park in other student lots up to four times a semester. Requests are made by contacting and receiving approval from Parking Services during business hours or by contacting the Police Department after hours. Approval must be gained before parking outside of your assigned area. If you receive a ticket while you are on the Prior Arrangement list, you must contact Parking Services within 10 calendar days of the receipt of the ticket to have it voided. Otherwise, you are responsible for the fine.

All vehicles on campus should be registered and display a current parking permit or pass.  Student vehicles may be parked in any resident or commuter student parking lot.  Faculty/staff and visitor spaces are reserved for vehicles displaying a faculty/staff or visitor’s permit.  Vehicles may only be left on campus with permission from Parking and Transportation Services. 

Current students, faculty, or staff requesting to leave their vehicle on campus for any part of the summer, must complete and submit the summer parking form.  All vehicles must be insured to be parked on campus.

• Report all disabled vehicles to the University Police Department immediately at 804-289-8715.
• In the case of Inclement weather, normal parking regulations still apply, unless otherwise announced by Parking and Transportation via Spiderbytes and/or email.
• Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles cannot be housed on university property even if the vehicle displays a current parking permit
• Abandon Vehicles

A vehicle will be deemed abandon and removed from the University of Richmond campus if:

• • The vehicle is unlicensed or inoperable
  • The registered driver is no longer a current faculty, staff or student
  • If Parking and Transportation Services receives no communication from the registered owner