Parking and Vehicle Registration

Students must purchase a new permit every academic year. Faculty and staff are required to purchase new permits periodically, when notified by the Director of Campus Safety and Security. Parking permits are available online at thepermitportal.com. The website requires your Saint Anselm College student/staff ID# as well as your SAC issued email address. Your SAC ID# is the six digit number, without the letter, on the back of your student, faculty/staff ID.

All students, faculty, and staff are required to purchase a parking permit prior to bringing their vehicle to campus and are expected to obey all parking rules and regulations.

Annual Parking Permit Fees

• All resident students and commuters - $200 plus $5.50 handling charge
• Temporary Permits - $10 per week; two week limit per permit; two permit limit per year. These are issued in person at the Campus Safety and Security office, only payments of cash or check are accepted.
• Faculty and staff - First permit is free of charge, additional permits incur a $5.50 handling charge

Where to Display Permit Stickers

Permits must be displayed on the driver's side of the vehicle on the side rear window; pick-up trucks on the rear window on the driver's side of the vehicle. Vehicles that have tinted side windows must place the permit on the lower front windshield on the driver's side. Please remove all expired permits from your vehicle. The permit authorizes the use of the appropriate designated parking facilities only.

Transferring Permits

Permits are physically transferable from one vehicle to another, provided the permit registrant owns both vehicles. Permits and ID numbers may not be shared between two individuals nor can they be transferred from one individual to another.

Update Records When Obtaining New Vehicles

When a student or staff member obtains a new vehicle, he/she must link to  and enter the new vehicle information prior to physically transferring the permit sticker and bringing the new vehicle on campus. If a student has an additional vehicle he/she wishes to register, they may do so only after purchasing a current full-year permit, and must contact the Office of Campus Safety & Security to request pre-qualification for the second permit.

A permit does not guarantee a parking space in any particular lot. Please be aware that all student lots are first-come, first-served. Father Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court and Collins-Falvey permits are restricted in number due to a limited amount of parking spaces. Once the allotment is issued, residents of those complexes must contact the Office of Campus Safety and Security at 641-7290 to be pre-qualified for a Resident permit and must park in the appropriate designated lots for Resident permits, not in the other lots listed above.

Saint Anselm College, its employees, or agents are not responsible for damage done to, or theft of or from, motor vehicles while on college property. Vehicles and property cannot be guaranteed protection against loss of any kind. Owners should take all precautions necessary to protect their vehicles and their contents. Always lock all vehicle doors and store valuables in the trunk.

Operators of motor vehicles upon Saint Anselm College property must remember that motor vehicle regulations are in effect throughout the year to include summer housing, conference times, all breaks, weekends and holidays.  Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas during these times. Goffstown Police Officers regularly patrol Saint Anselm College in addition to Campus Safety and Security Officers.

1. The registrant of the vehicle will be held responsible for parking and traffic violations in which his/her vehicle is involved, regardless of who is operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. (It is, therefore, the responsibility of the registrant to advise all those who operate his/her vehicle on campus property of all college regulations.)
2. Waiver of regulations by any member of the college community or a campus safety officer is not acceptable as an appeal for violations.
3. All resident Freshmen are restricted to parking in the South lot at all times.  
4. Faculty, staff and students are prohibited from parking in the Visitor Lot.
5. Campus roads are one-way with the exception of the following:
   • Rundlett Hill Road- the road by the Carr Center and Jean Student Center.
   • Lambert Lane- the road by the picnic area at the end of the football field
   • The Kavanaugh Extension Lot roadway- the road that runs by the baseball and football fields
   • The Davison roadway- the road that runs behind the dining hall
   • Bernard Way- the road that leads into and through Bernard Court
6. Parking along all campus roads, including in front of the Abbey Church, is prohibited at all times.
7. The speed limit on all campus roads and in all parking lots is not to exceed 15 mph.
8. Any vehicle parked overnight (after 2:00 a.m.) in any lot other than those previously indicated or on any campus road may be ticketed and towed.
9. Any disabled vehicle left overnight in an unauthorized lot must be reported to Campus Safety and Security.
   • Campus Safety & Security can be reached by calling 603- 641-7000.
   • Simply request that the answering service operator notify the officer on-duty that your vehicle is disabled. 
   • You must provide your name, campus address, phone number where you can be reached in the event your vehicle must be moved, vehicle information (make, model, license plate) and the location of your vehicle.
   • Notes left on windshields are not acceptable.
   • In the case of snow removal, all disabled vehicles must be moved to an appropriate overnight lot or said vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense, without notice. (See snow removal section for more information)
10. No student or staff vehicles may be left on campus during breaks without permission from the Office of Safety and Security. Once permission has been granted, any vehicles left on campus during holiday, weekends or breaks must be parked in a student designated spot in the South Lot. Any vehicle left in any other lot on campus is subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
11. Operating a motor vehicle on any campus land other than designated paved roadways and lots will result in the issuance of a violation for reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
12. Parking spaces in front of dorms are only for parking to load or unload vehicles.
    • This is strictly enforced due to the limited number of spaces available.
    • If these spaces are full, you will not be permitted to park along the road or on the grass, etc. You will have to use your designated parking lot until a more proximate space is available.
13. Visitors and guests wishing to park on Saint Anselm College property must obtain a visitor pass from the Office of Campus Safety and Security.
    • Visitor permits are to be hung from the mirror with the date of expiration, and approved parking lot clearly visible through the windshield.
    • Visitors will be authorized to park in the South Lot, Kavanaugh Lot or the Baroody Lot.
    • It is the responsibility of the student/employee to inform his or her guest of all campus rules and regulations.
14. Students living in Benedict Court must park in student spaces. If no spaces are available, students must use the Kavanaugh Lot on campus.
15. Handicap parking:
    • In order to park in a designated handicap parking space, a permit issued by the State Motor Vehicle Department, to the individual currently operating the vehicle must be displayed. The vehicle must have a valid Saint Anselm parking permit.
    • Any person in violation of this regulation will be issued a citation.
    • This violation carries a $150.00 fine.
      A violation can also carry a State of New Hampshire fine of $250.00 if issued by Goffstown PD.
16. The walkway that runs in front of the Dana Center and Davison Hall is a designated fire lane/pedestrian walkway. This area is a no parking zone at all times.  This regulation will be strictly enforced.
17. It is a violation of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Law and the Campus Parking Regulations for any student, faculty, staff or guest to ride in the back of an open truck.  
18. Any student or employee who needs temporary special parking privileges must make his or her request directly to the Director of Safety and Security for approval. Until approval is received, no special parking privileges are allowed.  
19. Students on official businessor employed at any college facility must park in their designated student parking area and walk to the particular facility or office. They may not park in visitor or faculty/staff lots or spaces.

Parking Fines & Fees

Fines are:

•  $40.00 per offense for students, faculty and staff with a parking permit
• $50.00 per offense for students, faculty and staff without a parking permit  
• $150.00for parking in a handicap spot without a valid placard or license plate   

Vehicles without Permits that accumulate THREE (3) or more tickets will be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.

 Fines not paid within ten (10) days of the ticket date will be billed to the student’s tuition billing address and subject to normal interest charges. Tickets cannot be paid at the Office of Safety and Security.  There are two methods of payment:  

• Checks or cashmay be paid in person at the College’s Cashier’s Office. 
• Credit/debit cards onlymay be paid on-line at https://sac.citationportal.com

Towing

The tow fee for vehicles found to be in violation of the Parking Rules and Regulations is $150.00.  

 Any vehicle belonging to a student whose privilege to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus has been revoked will be towed and or immobilized (booted) immediately, without notice, if seen on campus property.

Any vehicle parking on campus property that has received three (3) or more tickets for “Parking without a Valid Permit” will be placed on a tow list and subject to towing, without notice, at the owner’s expense.

Any vehicle parked in the following areas may be towed or immobilized (booted) without notice at the owner’s expense:

• Parking in the Visitor's Lot. 
• Parking in Faculty/Staff Lots without the proper permits. 
• Non authorized vehicles parked in the Chapel Arts Lot. 
• Blocking the entrance to a lot or walkway.
• Blocking a dumpster.
• Blocking access to a fire hydrant.
• Parked in a campus roadway or fire lane (such as, but not limited to, Bernard Circle, Brady / Bertrand Circle, Croydon
• Court, in front of the Abbey Church).
• Parked on the grass, dirt or sidewalk.
• Parked in an area that prohibits or hinders the safe passage of emergency vehicles and/or other vehicles. 
• Parked in areas restricted by gates, barricades or chains.
• Students parked in a staff lot, or unauthorized lot or area.
• Parked in the Bernard Court, Saint Benedict Court or Collins/Falvey Lots
• Parked overnight (after 2:00 a.m.), in any lot other than those previously listed. 
• In any area on the campus that has been designated as a secure area by the Director of Campus Safety & Security.
• Any vehicle parked in an unauthorized overnight parking lot orother unauthorized area will be towed or booted, without notice, at the owner's expense.   
• All disabled vehicles must be moved to an appropriate overnight parking lot or will be towed or booted at the owner's expense.

Tow Let Down

A tow let down is described as the vehicle owner approaching the tow truck operator prior to the vehicle being removed from the improper parking spot. After consultation with Campus Safety and the tow truck operator, the owner may be considered for a tow let down. The tow let down fee is $150.

Snow Emergency and Storm Cleanup:

At any time, Saint Anselm College Officials can designate a Snow Emergency or Storm Cleanup. These events can be throughout the 24 hour period and can run for consecutive days.  

• In the event of snow removal/clean-up where large parking areas need to be cleared and treated, the Office of Safety and Security shall consult with SAC Physical Plant, Residence Life and Education, and SAC Communications to issue campus wide notifications that these measures will be undertaken.  A schedule of which lots will be cleared and which cars must be moved will be posted on the college web site, SAC Facebook and SAC Twitter accounts.  Signs will be posted at the affected lots, and notices may be placed in the appropriate dorm facilities.  These directives must be adhered to.  Failure to comply with these requests may result in cars being towed or immobilized at the owner’s expense.
• Any vehicle blocking or partially blocking a designated overnight parking lot or any other parking area that requires snow removal or clean-up, or any vehicle parked in such a way as to prohibit snow removal or clean-up, will be towed without notice at the owner's expense

Saint Anselm College is not responsible for any damages incurred by towing or immobilization, as independent vendors perform the removal.  

Revocation of Privileges

The privilege to park and operate a vehicle on campus property may be revoked. The student’s privilege may be placed on permanent removal status by the Director of Safety and Security or the Dean of Students, due to continued disregard for motor vehicle regulations to include, but not limited to:

• The accumulation of ten (10) or more violations during the academic year.
• Flagrant violation of the regulations. Reckless driving – on or off campus.
• Driving while intoxicated – on or off campus.
• Any violation or combination of violations that jeopardizes the safety of the college community.
• Failure to purchase a permit after being towed for same.

Resident students will receive written notification in their campus box, (at the mail center) and non-resident students at their home address, if their privilege to park or operate a motor vehicle on campus property has been revoked.

Students who have been notified that their privilege to park or operate a vehicle on campus has been revoked must move their vehicle off-campus by the date indicated.  

If the vehicle is found on campus property after the revocation date, it will be towed at the owner's expense and the student may be subject to further disciplinary action.    

Ticket Appeals

Citations may only be appealed online by linking to https://www.thepermitportal.com/IPS, selecting the citations icon and following the listed procedure. Campus Safety and Security will not consider appeals made in person to the office. 

An appeal must be submitted within ten (10) days of the date the ticket was issued, after which time the ticket enters the billing process. All appeals filed after the ten (10) day time span will not be accepted.  

Any appeal from a person who does not have a valid permit will be rejected. 

Handicap Citations:  Appeals will be considered only from those who possess a valid State, or Safety and Security issued handicap placard or plate registered in their name.   

A response to the appeal will be mailed to the address listed in your IPS account as soon as possible. If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may submit a written request to have the appeal reviewed to the Traffic Board of Review. The procedure for doing so is outlined below.

Visitors who receive traffic violations while on campus may return violation notices to the traffic office during business hours prior to leaving campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  

Traffic Board of Review Procedure

The Traffic Board of Review convenes to adjudicate requests for review of traffic citation appeals.

The Board is composed of three members - an administrator, a faculty member and a student.  

The administrative officer shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the college President. The faculty member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the college President, after consultation with the Director of Safety & Security and the Faculty Senate President. The student member shall be appointed by a member of the cabinet as designated by the college President, after consultation with the Director of Safety & Security, the Dean of Students and the Student Body President. The Chair is elected annually by the members of the Board.  

A written request must be filed with the Office of the Director of Campus Safety and Security within ten (10) days of the date the appeal was rejected, or notice of Permanent Removal Status is in effect. Said request must include the following information:

• Name
• Automobile registration number
• SAC permit number
• Nature of the offense(s)
• Reason for requesting the appeal be reviewed

Students may deliver their written request in a sealed envelope to the Office of Safety & Security. It is the responsibility of the Director of Safety and Security to notify the Chair that a review has been requested by forwarding the written request the Chair of the Board. A meeting of the Traffic Board of Review will be convened as soon as the member’s schedules will accommodate.

After an initial review of the case, the Board may decide that there are insufficient grounds for reconsideration of the appeal and, subsequently, dismiss the case. If a majority of the Board members decide to hear the case, the person requesting the review may, at the discretion of the Board, be asked to appear at the hearing. In the event of a hearing, a member of the Office of Safety and Security will be consulted.

All three Board members must be present at each hearing and render a decision by a majority of the board members. The Chair will communicate the decision reached by the Board to the Director of Safety and Security and the appellant. 

Based on experience and information gained from the hearing, the Board may suggest to the Director of Safety and Security areas where clarification of the regulations may be in order. 

The decision of the Board is final.

Designated Student Parking Areas

Student Parking and overnight parking is allowed in the following lots ONLY:

• Saint Benedict Court Lot: Permit designated by the letters SBC. Residents of Saint Benedict Court ONLY.  Any vehicle parked in this lot without a Benedict Court Permit may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
• Baroody Lot: Located behind Baroody Hall. Permit is designated by the letter R. Residents may park in this lot. 
• Father Bernard Court Lots: Permit designated by the letter B. Bernard Court residents ONLY. (Except for spaces designated for Faculty/Staff).  No parking along roadway. Any vehicle parked in this lot without a Bernard Court Permit may be towed, without notice, at the owner’s expense.
• South Lot: All permit types are permitted to park in this lot. This is the only lot for Freshman parking and the permit is designated by the letter F. Located across from Lambert Lane and Sullivan Arena.
• Saint Mary Hall: Residents of Saint Mary Hall ONLY.  Permit is designated by the letter R. No parking along roadway or the dumpster or entrances to the building.  
• Falvey House and Comiskey Dirt Lot: The permit is designated by the letters CF. Residents of Falvey House ONLY. No parking along roadway or blocking the dumpsters.  
• Kavanaugh Lot:  Located behind the baseball field.  (Except between the “No Parking” signs). All permit types are permitted to park in this lot. EXCEPT FOR FRESHMEN. 
• Kavanaugh Extension Lot: Roadway along the back side of the baseball/football fields, which extends off of the Kavanaugh Lot. . Residents and commuters may park here.  Be aware of a no overnight parking section along the iron fence.
• Commuter Lots: Permit is designated by the letter C.  Commuters are an integral part of our community.  They are afforded parking which may or may not be in closer proximity to areas due to their unique nature and frequent comings and goings throughout the day.  Commuters may park in the Dana Lot which is for Faculty/Staff and Commuters. They may also use the Baroody Lot, the Kavanaugh and Kavanaugh Extension Lots, in addition to the South Lot.  They may not use the Father Bernard Court Lot, the Visitor Lot or any of the designated Faculty Staff Lots. Please respect those parking areas and do not encroach on those spaces.

Overnight parking (after 2 a.m.) is NOT allowed in the following lots. Any vehicle parked in these lots after 2 a.m. may be ticketed and or towed without notice at the owner's expense.

• Dana Lot: Located adjacent to the Dana Center.
• Half-Hour Lots: All parking spaces in front of dorms are designated for drop-off and pick-up of individuals and items and are restricted to a half-hour time limit. Only lined spaces may be utilized in front of dorms.
• East Lot: A Faculty/Staff Lot located along Rundlett Hill Road, opposite the rear of the Carr Center and Stoutenburgh.
• N.H Institute of Politics.
• Poisson Hall Lot: A Faculty/Staff Lot located beside Poisson Hall.
• West Lot: A Faculty/Staff Lot located behind the Coffee Shop/Pub.
• Visitor Lot: Visitor Lot located beside Alumni Hall.
• Chapel Arts Lot: Reserved Faculty/Staff lot located beside the Chapel Arts Center
• All Faculty/Staff spaces on campus

With a realization that some areas may be considered outlying and in an effort to ensure a sense of comfort and security, Campus Safety & Security officers will provide an escort from remote lots to dormitories for students who are walking on campus late at night. Simply call the main number, (603) 641-7000, and request that the operator ask the officer on duty to provide you with the escort. Remain on the phone until the operator confirms the escort.