Parking

Davidson College allocates parking spaces for all employees, students and visitors to the campus.

Students, faculty and staff must register their vehicles with the Davidson College Police Department (DCPD) within 48 hours of arriving on campus and utilize designated parking spaces only. 

Review the Davidson College parking rules and regulations for complete information on campus parking requirements, exceptions, enforcement, and special events. View the campus map for more information.

Parking Permits

Student vehicle registration for the 24-25 school year opens July 25, 2024. Employee registration is open year-round. 

Once processed, all student parking permits are available for pickup at the Information Desk in the Union (3rd floor). Employee permits are delivered directly to their office or assigned department.

Parking Areas

Parking locations on campus are designated by parking space color as follows:

• Yellow:          Employee (Faculty & Staff) Parking Only
• White:           Residential Student Parking Only
• Green:           Commuter Student Parking Only
• Orange:         1-Hour Parking Only (Union Lot)
• Red:                Visitor Parking Only (Permit Required from Public Safety)

Handicapped Parking

Handicapped parking spaces are available throughout campus for vehicles displaying a valid state issued handicapped license plate or placard. Temporary handicapped permits (60 days or less) are available at DCPD for those requiring temporary parking accessibility (Professional medical endorsement required).

Motorcycles

Motorcycles and like vehicles must be parked in regular vehicular parking spaces and registered with DCPD within 48 hours of arriving on campus.

Loading/Unloading at Residence Halls

Parking adjacent to residence halls is restricted to loading and unloading on designated move-in/move-out days only. Contact DCPD to obtain a special permit to avoid being ticketed or towed if unloading at times other than move-in and move-out.

Patterson Court Parking

Parking in the fire lane (curbside) along Patterson Court is prohibited. To park briefly with a valid purpose, seek permission from DCPD, not to exceed 15 minutes if approved.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)

Davidson College maintains four Level Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) on campus located in the Soccer Field Parking Lot. The use of EVCS is restricted to residential student use only. Employee, commuter student, and visitor use is prohibited. The use of EVCS is at the owners’ risk and Davidson College shall be held harmless for any damages resulting from their use. 

The charging provider is ChargeLab and use of EVCS is accessed via their mobile or web-based apps. Costs: $1 per hour for the first eight (8) hours, and $5 per hour for every hour thereafter.

**Note for Tesla owners – Ensure your vehicle has a compatible adaptor for Level 2 charging.

Parking Violations

Towing

Davidson College reserves the right to remove from campus any vehicle that is illegally parked, non-registered, inoperable or unsafe to drive, or parked in such a way as to constitute a hazard, impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic, block the operation of emergency equipment, or otherwise interfere with other services. 

Vehicle owners are responsible for all costs associated with the removal, impounding, and storage of such vehicles. Davidson College is not responsible for damage, loss of items, or theft from towed vehicles. 

Davidson College uses Archer’s Wrecker Service, 433 South Main Street, Davidson, N.C., 28036, ph. 704-892-9374.

Ticketing

Any vehicle parked illegally on campus will receive a citation. Registered vehicles will receive citation notifications by email. Unregistered vehicles will have a citation placed on the windshield. DCPD will not otherwise notify violators of citations issued.

Campus citation payments are processed through the college controller's office. Note: A state-issued citation is separate from a campus-issued citation and is recorded on your driving record and processed into the district court for disposition.

Appeals

Appeals must be filed online within 14 days of receipt by logging in to your My Parking account.  All appeal decisions are final.

The following reasons are not valid reasons to appeal a citation:

• Ignorance or misunderstanding of parking rules and regulations
• Late for class, appointments, etc.
• Inclement weather
• Inability to find a legal parking space
• Returning to campus late at night

Vehicle Safety

Davidson College is not responsible for the care or protection of vehicles or their contents while parked on campus. Remove your keys and valuables and lock the vehicle when it is left unattended. Report any thefts immediately to DCPD by dialing 911.