Parking permits for guests of the College can be obtained at the Campus Operations Service Center.

Parking Permit Instructions and Information

Parking Permits are to be purchased online here.

Sarah Lawrence College Parking Policy

Sarah Lawrence College is committed to ensuring a respectful, safe, and efficient campus environment. Our parking policies are designed with input from students, faculty, and staff and are informed by years of campus operations experience. Parking regulations help maintain safety, support our community values, and foster strong neighborhood relations. Your cooperation is essential.

 

Overview

  • All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the College and display the appropriate parking permit.
  • First-year students are not permitted to have cars on campus.
  • Parking permits do not guarantee a parking space. Availability is limited and assigned by permit type and lot designation.
  • Fees are charged to the student account and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

Permit Pricing

 

Student Status

Permit Type

Semester Fee

Annual Fee

Campus Residential

General Permit

$200

$400

Full-Time Student

General Permit

$100

$200

Part-Time Student

General Permit

$50

$100

Your status is based on the number of classes you are registered for.

 

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff must register their vehicles and display a valid SLC hanging tag at all times when parked on campus.

 

Guests and Visitors

Visitors must obtain a temporary parking pass from Campus Operations, locate at Andrews House (purple door). Overnight guests require a guest pass.

 

Questions or Assistance

Contact Campus Operations
Andrews House

operations@sarahlawrence.edu

Parking Violation Penalties:

Registered Vehicles

  • 1st Violation: $50
  • 2nd Violation: $75
  • 3rd & subsequent: $100

 

Unregistered Vehicles

  • 1st-3rd violations same as above. After a 3rd offense will be  booted/towed at owner’s expense
  • Any vehicles with 10+ violations in one academic year will lose campus parking privileges.

 

Serious Infractions

  • Fire lane or handicapped space (without proper tags): $150 + boot/tow
  • Snow violation: $150/day + boot/tow * see winter parking policy
  • Blocking driveways, roads, or other vehicles: Subject to fine and towing

Appealing a Parking Violation

Appeals must be submitted in writing to operations@sarahlawrence.edu within two weeks of ticket issuance. If approved, the fine will be waived.

Paying for a Violation

  • Fines are billed to the College account.
  • Non-affiliated violators infractions will be charged to their host’s account. If there is no host, the individual will be required to pay in cash. 

Boot Removal Procedure

  • Business hours: Contact Campus Operations at 914-395-2385
  • After hours: Contact Campus Safety at 914-395-2209

Regulations

To ensure that you do not receive a parking violation ticket and fine, please observe the following regulations at all times.

  • Each student may register only one vehicle.
  • Only vehicles owned by students or immediate family may be registered.
  • Falsification of vehicle information may result in loss of parking privileges and disciplinary action.
  • Students are responsible for any fines or violations associated with their registered vehicles, regardless of who is driving.
  • Permit stickers must be displayed in the lower left corner of the vehicle’s rear window.
  • All vehicles must be parked in their designated lot (see lot assignment below). 
  • All vehicles must follow the “winter parking policy” which requires all vehicles to park overnight in Kober Lot.
  • SLC’s campus speed limit is 15MPH.
  • Be mindful of neighbors. Do not block driveways or park illegally off-campus.

Accessible Parking

  • Valid city/state-issued placard AND an SLC permit are required.
  • Designated spaces are located in the Westlands, Kober, Andrews, 45 Wrexham and North Lot.
  • Temporary accommodations for disabilities for students are available through Health Services (healthservices@sarahlawrence.edu)  or Disability Services (disabilityservices@sarahlawrence.edu)  and Human Resources for faculty/staff.

Special Conditions

  • Do not park on public streets near campus. Vehicles in violation may be towed by the City of Yonkers.
  • Vehicles parked on campus roads, driveways, or non-designated areas will be ticketed or towed.

Winter Parking Policy

The Winter Parking Policy supports the College’s Grounds Department by allowing for efficient snow removal and salting during inclement weather. To ensure this, all vehicles must adhere to the parking guidelines outlined below:

  • Effective: January -March
  • Designated Parking Area: All student vehicles must be parked in the Kober Lot at all times—weekdays and weekends.
  • Vehicle Use: Vehicles may be used for transportation around campus but may not be left parked in any lot other than Kober for any duration.
  • Overnight:  Faculty, staff and guests parking overnight are required to park only in the Kober Lot.

Parking Lot Information-Please note, the winter parking policy will affect the lot assignments.

Faculty, Staff & Students

PARKING PERMIT REQUIRED

No Parking Anytime (BOTH Time Periods)

Location

Weekdays 8AM–4:30PM

Evenings & Weekends

Andrews Circle

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Behind PAC

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Campus Lawns or cultivated areas

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Curtis House Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Fire Lanes and Hydrants

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Hill House Lot

CLOSED FALL 2025

CLOSED FALL 2025

Inner Campus

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Lynd Driveway

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Mead Way Driveways

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Obstructing a driveway/vehicle/doorway

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Presidents Driveway

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Slonim Woods Driveway/Walkway

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Tweed Driveway

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

In Front of Westlands Gate

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

*This excludes emergency vehicles

Parking Permitted Anytime (Evenings/Weekends)

Location

Weekdays 8AM–4:30PM

Evenings & Weekends

Handicapped/Reserved Spots

YES-Parking permitted w/specialized permit

YES-Parking permitted w/specialized permit

Kober Lot

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

Wrexham Lot

YES-Parking permitted with Wrexham/FAC/STAFF permit

YES-Parking permitted with Wrexham/FAC/STAFF permit

     

Students

PARKING PERMIT REQUIRED

No Parking Anytime (BOTH Time Periods)

Location

Weekdays 8AM–4:30PM

Evenings & Weekends

Mead Way Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Morrill Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Swinford Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Tweed House Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

Westlands Lot

No Parking Anytime

No Parking Anytime

*Faculty/Staff Lots 24/7 

Parking Permitted (Evenings/Weekends)

Location

Weekdays 8AM–4:30PM

Evenings & Weekends

Handicapped/Reserved Spots

Required Permit Only

YES-Parking permitted with required permits

Andrews Lot

No Parking Anytime

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

Lynd House Lot

No Parking Anytime

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

Marshall Field Lot

No Parking Anytime

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

North Lot

No Parking Anytime

YES-Parking permitted with any permit

*Faculty/Staff Lots 8AM-4:30PM