The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the enforcement of the Siena Heights University parking rules and regulations. Parking on campus requires a permit. Parking permit applications are available online here or in person (cash or check only) at the Welcome Center in Ledwidge Hall.

PARKING PERMIT TYPES:

Resident Student (grey): 24 hour parking in the Overnight Student Sections of the West and South Fieldhouse Parking Lot.

Commuter Student (blue): Parking in the West and South Fieldhouse Parking Lot and the Stadium Parking Lot.

Campus Village Student (purple): 24 hour parking in the Campus Village Parking Lot or the Overnight Student Sections of the West & South Fieldhouse Parking Lots.

Faculty/Staff (yellow): Daytime parking only in the East Fieldhouse Parking Lot and the Stadium Parking Lot.

Visitor (hang tag): Short-term parking in the East Fieldhouse Parking Lot and the Stadium Parking Lot.

PERMIT Information:

Students: (residents, commuters, campus village) – Register online here or use the printable application below in the important files section.

Yearly: Aug. 1–July 31.

Per semester:

  • Fall: Aug. 1–Dec. 31.
  • Winter: Jan. 1–April 30.
  • Summer: May 1–July 31.

Depending upon the academic calendar, overlap grace periods may apply. Secondary vehicles for commuter students are $5 each. Commuter students may petition to register more than two vehicles via email at parking@sienaheights.edu. Resident and Campus Village students may petition to register a second vehicle via email at parking@sienaheights.edu.

Replacement permits for all student types are free at the Welcome Center or available below in the important files section.

Temporary permits for rentals/short term vehicles are available below in the important files section.

Faculty/Staff: First permit is free. Register online here or use the printable application below in the important files section.

  • Secondary vehicles are $5 each.
  • Faculty/Staff may petition to register more than two vehicles via email at parking@sienaheights.edu.
  • Replacement permits for faculty/staff are free at the Welcome Center or in the important files section below.
  • Graduate Assistants are eligible for faculty/staff parking and may petition to register a second vehicle via email at parking@sienaheights.edu.
  • Temporary permits for rentals/short term vehicles are available below in the important files section.

Visitor/Guest: First permit is free. Register online here or use the printable application below in the important files section.

  • Short term parking for visitors and guests is available in the East Fieldhouse Parking Lot and the Stadium Parking Lot (no overnight).
  • Extended parking (more than one business day) permits are free and available online or at the Welcome Center located in the lobby of Ledwidge Hall (must know plate information to register).
  • Overnight parking for residence hall guests is available in the overnight student parking area. Guests must obtain a temporary parking permit when checking in as a residence hall guest at the Welcome Center located in the lobby of Ledwidge Hall.
  • Campus Village Apartments and St. Catherine Complex have dedicated parking spaces for apartment resident guests.
  • Overnight parking for University sponsored travel is located in the back of the east field house parking lot. Notification to Siena Heights University Department of Public Safety is required.
  • Admissions Guests: Free parking is located in the west Fieldhouse parking lot off of Siena Heights Drive.
  • Dual enrolled High School (COPS) students may register one vehicle for extended parking (no overnight).

Parking on the Siena Heights University Adrian campus is a privilege, not a right, and is available to persons driving, and parking on campus solely under the rules and regulation of the University Parking Policies. Students, faculty and staff members are expected to be familiar with and abide by University parking and traffic regulations. It is also the responsibility of the campus member to inform their guests and visitors of the rules and regulations. Students, faculty and staff members who park vehicles on the Adrian campus must properly display the appropriate approved parking permit.

Violators of the parking rules and regulations are subject to warnings, penalties and appropriate disciplinary and/or administrative action. Violations may be subject to fines, tows and related charges, wheel locks and/or loss of parking privileges. The Department of Public Safety reserves the right to waive certain parking rules and regulations for specific events or emergencies on campus.

CITATION APPEAL INFORMATION:

All appeals to parking citations must be submitted via email within 10 calendar days from the date the citation was issued. Appeal decisions are based upon issuance errors. Lack of knowledge of the Parking Rules and Regulations is not a valid basis for appeals. To file an appeal email parking@sienaheights.edu and include name, SHU ID number, vehicle license plate number, citation number, and the reason for appeal.

Siena Heights University assumes no responsibility for the care and/or protection of any vehicle, or its contents, at any time it is operated or parked on campus. The University does not have any liability for damage or theft that may occur while parked on University property. Parking is on a first come basis and the University does not guarantee parking availability.

IMPORTANT FILES