WCL Parking Policy
JUNE 1996 (revised 5/2008)
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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to address the parking and transportation requirements of the faculty, staff and students of American University Washington College of Law (WCL). Parking is restricted on the streets surrounding American University’s main campus, Tenley campus, and the Washington College of Law. All members of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests are required to park on campus or to use public transportation when coming to any AU affiliated campus.
II. REGULATIONS
All students must sign this policy to indicate they have read and understand its terms, regardless of whether they drive to school or are eligible to have a car on campus. Signing the policy is a condition of student registration and signifies acceptance of its terms and conditions during the entire term of a student's relationship with WCL. A signed portion of this policy must be submitted by all accepted students prior to their arrival at WCL.
A. FIRST YEAR J. D. STUDENTS
1. All first year J.D. students who plan to drive to and from school will be able to park only in the Nebraska and Katzen parking lot on the main Campus. A yearly parking fee will permit them to park there at all times during the week and weekend. Students will be given an opportunity to register for Nebraska and Katzen parking during orientation.
2. If a first year J.D. student acquires a car during the academic year, the car must be registered and a Nebraska or Katzen parking permit must be purchased.
3. In consideration of forgoing the use of a D.C. Resident Zone 3 parking permit while engaged in activities at 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, all first year J.D. students who hold a Zone 3 permit will be offered a discounted price for their yearly or semester parking fee for the Nebraska lot. The University will deduct the cost of the student's Zone 3 permit from the standard parking fee. Students must provide a receipt as proof of purchase to receive the credit toward the cost of parking.
B. ALL OTHER STUDENTS
1. All other students who plan to drive to WCL must choose among the following options with respect to parking:
A. They may park in 4801 garage for:
Semester 455 PT Students 174 Yearly 910 PT Students 347
B. They may park in the Nebraska and Katzen parking lots for:
Semester 455 PT Students 174 Yearly 910 PT Students 347 *Parking is first come, first serve and is not guaranteed*
2. If a student acquires a car during the academic year, the car must be registered and a parking permit must be purchased for a flat fee equivalent to the prorated monthly rate until the end of the semester or the academic year (September - August).
3. In consideration of forgoing the use of a D.C. Resident Zone 3 parking permit on the streets surrounding WCL while engaged in activities at the Law School, students who hold a Zone 3 permit will be offered a discounted price for their yearly or semester parking fee for the 4801 garage and the Nebraska lot. The University will deduct the cost of the student's Zone 3 permit from the standard parking fee. Students must provide a receipt as proof of purchase to receive the credit toward the cost of parking.
4. Parking in the WCL Garage is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the parking lot is full parking is available in the Katzen garage and the Nebraska lot.
C. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE AU COMMUNITY
There is no commuter parking available at the law school for the non WCL community. AU community members are required to using AU designated parking facilities. AU community members may use WCL parking facilities only when visiting WCL on official business. Violations will result in sanctions equal to those imposed on the WCL community. Current AAll Lots@ permits issued to the Cabinet and Deans will be valid at WCL parking facilities.D. VISITORS AND ALUMNI
All visitors and alumni will be asked to park in commercial lots in the area or at meters. For participants of WCL conferences and other special events, parking will be restricted in the neighborhood and alternatives of the Nebraska lot or hourly/daily parking in 4801 may be offered based on availability.
III. ENFORCEMENT
The Washington College of Law will regulate the following:
- Imposing fines and collecting fees
- Enforcing parking restrictions
- Handling appeals
- Issuing 4801/Yuma Garage Parking Permits
A. FINES
In addition to fines assessed for general parking violations on university property, any member of the WCL community who does not park on campus or fails to register a vehicle in an effort to circumvent the parking policy will receive a $75.00 fine for the first offense. Each repeated violation will result in a fine of $75.00 per offense. All fines must be paid in full or an academic hold will be placed on the individual’s student account. Fines must be paid in full to receive final grades, register for the next semester and/or graduate. The Washington College of Law Facilities Management Office is responsible for imposing fines, collecting fees, enforcing parking restrictions, making decisions on appeals and issuing permits for the campus and surrounding community.B. APPEALS
Questions or concerns regarding parking should be directed to the Facilities Management Office. If still not satisfied with the resolution, a person who has been issued a violation ticket can appeal the ticket. An appeal of any violation must be submitted in writing to the Appeals Board within fifteen (15) calendar days of issuance.
The Appeals Board is comprised of members of the WCL Community, the Assistant Director of Facilities, two (2) students designated by the SBA President and one faculty member. The Board meets regularly throughout the year to review appeals.
IV. OTHER
A. SHUTTLE SERVICE
In order to preserve the safety of our students who park in the Nebraska lot and to provide efficient transportation, shuttle service will be provided every 15 minutes during regular sessions from the Tenleytown Metro, Glover-Tunlaw Apartments, American University and WCL. Please contact the Department of Public Safety at American University for the most recent AU shuttle schedule. A direct shuttle bus service is also available between WCL and Tenleytown Metro. The service to WCL is provided by the Department of Public Safety of American University. All issues concerning shuttle transportation should be referred to that office at (202) 885-3302.B. PARKING HANG TAGS
The following hang tags will identify parking areas:
- American University hang tags for first year students parking in the Nebraska lot only.
- WCL hang tags for faculty, staff and students parking in the Yuma garage and the 4801 garage.
C. PARKING COMMITTEE
The Dean of the Washington College of Law appoints a parking committee to make recommendations on various issues that arise throughout the year regarding the parking policy and its implementation.
D. QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy please contact the Facilities Management Office at (202) 274-4008.
