Parking on Campus
Parking on campus is a shared resource. Alfred State strives to provide parking that is fair, accessible, and safe for students, employees, and visitors. While everyone prefers parking close to their residence hall or destination, parking availability changes throughout the day and flexibility is often required.
As it is at the beginning of each semester, parking on campus is at a premium. This year is no exception. It is anticipated that our traditional parking lots will be filled, and we will be using several lesser used lots to accommodate overflow vehicles during periods of high demand.
View the ASC online interactive map for a complete view of the campus and available parking lots for the permit issued.
Table of Contents
- Student Parking
- Parking Tips
- Overflow Parking
- Faculty and Staff Parking After Hours
- Parking Enforcement
- Parking Permit Fees
- Parking Refunds
- Questions and Concerns
- Frequently Asked Questions
Student Parking
Student parking has been unified. Students with a valid Alfred State parking permit, whether they commute or reside on campus, may park in any space designated as student parking.
Residential students also have access to Lots 4, 9, and 13.
Students may not park in spaces, or lots designated for faculty and staff parking except as permitted during the evening access hours described in the Faculty and Staff Parking After Hours section below.
Purchasing a parking permit provides access to campus parking but does not guarantee parking in a specific lot or location.
Parking Tips
To help make parking available for everyone, the Parking Committee and University Police ask students to:
- Park only in clearly marked legal parking spaces.
- Do not block another vehicle.
- Do not block driving lanes.
- If you do not drive your vehicle daily, please park in one of the upper lots away from the residence halls and academic buildings to leave more convenient spaces available for students who drive every day.
Overflow Parking
The areas designated as lesser used (upper) parking lots include Lots 20, 22, 24, and 31.
- Lots 20, 22, and 24 are located near Orvis.
- Lot 24 is located above Orvis.
- Lot 31 is accessed by driving behind Peet Hall.
Additional overflow parking is available on State Route 244, including:
- Lot 42 behind the Motorsports Complex.
- The parking area behind the Veterinary Technology Center.
These lots are seldom full and help ease parking demand during the busiest times of the semester.
ACES operates a shuttle that transports students from the Veterinary Technology Center parking area to the main campus.
For the current shuttle schedule, call 607-587-4705.
View the Alfred State interactive campus map for a complete view of campus parking lots and the areas available for your permit.
Parking Enforcement
The University Police Department typically begins the fall semester by issuing warning notices to encourage compliance with parking regulations. This provides a short grace period while students become familiar with campus parking.
After the warning period, parking regulations are enforced as follows:
| Violation Level | Enforcement |
|---|---|
| Standard parking violation | $30 fine |
| Persistent Violator | After more than five parking tickets during the same academic year, each additional citation is $50. |
| Aggravated Violator | After more than ten parking tickets during the same academic year, each additional citation is $100. |
| Revocation of privileges | Students receiving more than twenty parking tickets during the same academic year may have their parking privileges suspended or revoked. |
These measures are intended to encourage voluntary compliance, keep parking available for those following the regulations, and discourage repeated violations.
Parking Permit Fees
Questions and Concerns
Questions or concerns regarding campus parking rules and regulations may be directed via email.
Please note: This email account is not used for parking ticket appeals.
Parking ticket appeal forms are available through the Forms drop down or in person at the University Police Department.
Appeals must be submitted within five business days of the citation.
Are there enough parking spaces on campus?
Yes.
University Police conducts parking space audits at the beginning of each semester during peak demand, typically between 9 and 10 AM. These audits consistently show hundreds of available parking spaces across the Alfred campus.
If you need assistance finding available parking, University Police officers are happy to help direct you to student parking lots with open spaces. As you become familiar with campus, you will learn which lots typically have available spaces during the times you arrive.
Does Alfred State oversell parking permits?
No.
While many colleges sell parking permits well beyond the number of available spaces because not all permit holders park at the same time, Alfred State aligns permit sales with available parking capacity.
Students attending the Alfred and Wellsville campuses share approximately 1,945 parking spaces, and the permit to space ratio has consistently remained below one permit per available space.
Does a parking permit guarantee parking near my residence hall or classes?
No.
A parking permit allows you to park in designated areas that correspond with your permit but does not reserve a particular parking space or guarantee parking close to your destination.
Parking availability changes throughout the day, especially during peak class hours. Students should expect to use different parking lots depending on when they arrive on campus.