The College complies with federal, state, and local laws including those which regulate the possession, use and sale of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. Marist takes a firm stance on the illegal possession, use, or sale of alcohol or drugs. Students who violate federal, state or local laws are subject to College disciplinary action as well as any criminal action which may be taken by law enforcement authorities. The College fully cooperates with the enforcement of these laws.
A statement in the Student Handbook under the title "General Regulations and Policies" addresses the stance taken by Marist concerning drugs and alcohol. It states "The college does not advocate the consuming of alcohol and/or drugs because they are hazardous to health, can be addicting, and lead to the social and biological detriment of the individual. For those individuals who develop identifiable problems as a result of their use/abuse of alcohol and/or other substances, counseling can be an appropriate and necessary course. The Marist College Counseling Center provides a variety of services for students who need help and support."
Only students aged 21 or over are permitted to have alcoholic beverages on campus, and then only under specified circumstances. The Student Handbook addresses the alcohol/drug policy under the titles "State Laws and Ordinances" and "College Regulations."
The possession of firearms, explosives of any type (including firecrackers), chemicals or weapons is strictly prohibited on campus. This includes bows, arrows, and knives. Possesion of certain firearms is a criminal offense under New York State law and may subject the person to arrest.
Marist College condemns sexual assault, rape and other forms of nonconsensual sexual activities: these offenses are in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and New York State law. As a community, we will do our utmost to prevent sexual violence through education and safety precautions and to provide support and appropriate services to any students involved in an incident of sexual assault. Please take note of the following:
Education: all students new to our campus are given a comprehensive orientation session on rape and sexual violence prevention. Follow-up programs are offered throughout the academic year and are open to all members of the college community.
Sanctions: Marist College prohibits sexually aggressive behavior. Students in violation of these standards will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from school. In addition, violators may be subject to criminal charges.
If a sex offense occurs, we strongly encourage students to:
On-Campus disciplinary action in cases of alleged sexual offense allow that:
The Office of Safety and Security is responsible for the implementation of the parking and vehicle registration policy and the enforcement of its provisions.
In order to facilitate traffic flow on Marist College property and to ensure unimpeded emergency response to the needs of the college community the following policy has been established.
Resident freshmen are not permitted to have a vehicle on campus. Exceptions to this policy are very limited and rare. Due to the large number of upperclassmen who bring vehicles to campus we will have no room for freshmen vehicles. DO NOT ASSUME it is permissible to bring a vehicle to campus and then apply for a parking permit after the vehicle is here. Any student bringing a vehicle to campus without prior approval will be denied a permit and the vehicle must be removed immediately. Vehicles not removed will be towed.
As you plan ahead, be advised that in order to be considered a sophomore, NYS Education Law requires you to have 30 or more credits. Students without 30 credits will not be able to apply for a parking permit and will not be eligible for a parking permit until they reach 30 credits.
Resident Students who do not have 30 credits and bring a vehicle to campus will be booted. In addition the student will be denied parking privileges for one semester after they reach the 30 credit minimum.
If you have any questions please call the office of Safety and Security at x 2282, or from off-campus - 845-471-1822
Parking on campus is limited to those vehicles registered with the Office of Safety and Security and for which a Marist College parking permit has been issued. Vehicles without permits are subject to towing at the owner's expense.
Permits issued are valid for the specified lot only. Vehicles parked in lots other than their specified lot will be treated as vehicles without permits. Students are not permitted to use staff lots even on weekends. All student vehicles must be registered for each academic year. Faculty, administrator and staff permits will be issued upon hiring and reissued as required. All permits must be affixed to the driver's side rear seat window.
The following documents must be presented before a parking permit can be issued:
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the College makes a reasonable attempt to issue parking permits as close to the student's residence as possible based on the number of credits earned at the time of the parking application due date. Students are sent an email in the summer announcing when the online parking permit application system opens and the email will also state the cut-off date for parking priority. The online registration system date and time stamps the receipt of the application. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT EVERY RESIDENT WILL RECEIVE A PARKING PERMIT IN THE PARKING LOT CLOSEST TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S RESIDENCE. Parking in a lot other than the assigned lot is not permitted and tickets will be issued to violators. Students must park in their assigned lots even after 5:30PM
At the beginning of the Spring semester, parking assignments for resident students are not recalculated based on credits earned during the Fall semester. Parking lot changes are limited to the following: Resident Students who graduate, leave the College, change status to commuter students, or go abroad are expunged from the system and the spaces vacated by these students are reissued to students returning from abroad, transfer students, or students changing from commuter to resident status.
Some resident parking lots are not close to the residence halls and may have to be accessed by walking up or down hills. Students should bring footwear appropriate to the terrain and/or weather conditions.
The Office of Safety and Security does not shovel vehicle out when plowed in by snow plows. It is recommended that students have a snow shovel and a bag of sand or ice melt in their trunks during the winter.
The following lots have been designated as Resident Student lots:
East Campus:
Fulton Street- Lot #3, Tennis Court Lot -# 13, Steel Plant Lot Lot # 5, Lower West Cedar - Lot #1, Upper West Cedar Lot #3, Terminal Road - Lot #7, Beck Place (East) Lot # 9, and Beck Place - Lot #11.
Refer to Parking Map
West Campus:
Hoop (Upper & Lower combined) Lot #18, North End and Bank lot - Lot #20, River View/Lower Town House (combined) - Lot #12, Upper Town House - Lot #16.
Refer to Parking Map
Freshman resident students are not permitted to have vehicles on campus. Rare exceptions to this restriction must be approved by the Director of Safety and Security. Parking will be permitted only in the assigned lots. Any violation of the parking regulations will result in revocation of the freshman-parking permit. This policy will be strictly enforced and is not subject to review or appeal. Any resident freshman who brings an unauthorized vehicle to campus will not receive a parking permit for one semester after they reach 30 credits.
Resident students who need to drop off items to their residence halls should call the Security Office (x2282 or 845-471-1822) and request permission to park for loading /unloading. Loading Parking is limited to 15 Minutes. When calling ask the Security Office for a Blotter Number. If you receive a ticket during the loading time it will be voided as long as you have obtained a Blotter Number.
Resident Students who find their assigned lot full should also call the Security Office. You will be assigned in alternate lot for 12 hours. Ask for a Blotter Number in case you receive a ticket.
Commuter Students will be assigned each academic year to the College designated commuters parking areas, Beck Place (West) and Hyson - Lot #11, and McCann/Sheahan Lot #2. On class nights (Monday thru Thursday) commuters may park in staff lots after 5:30pm. Vehicles must be moved by 10:00 pm.
Refer to Parking Map
Faculty, administrators and staff will be assigned, upon hiring or change of work location, to designated parking facilities as near as possible to the location of their work assignment. Parking in any unauthorized lot at any time is not permitted. The following lot have been designated as Employee parking lots:
McCann, Sheahan, Donnelly, Mid Rise, Byrne, Lowell Thomas, Dyson, Fontaine, Gatehouse, and/or Beck Place.
Refer to Parking Map
Faculty, administrators and staff who need permits for more than one vehicle should contact the Office of Safety and Security.
Marist College provides designated handicap parking spaces in all lots across the campus. Only vehicles exhibiting official state issued handicap plates or official local government issued handicap permits will be permitted to park in designated handicap parking spaces. These permits can be obtained, with appropriate medical documentation, through local law enforcement agencies. The official plates or local permits will be recognized only when the driver of the vehicle or the passenger present is the individual to whom the plates/permit are issued. MARIST COLLEGE DOES NOT ISSUE HANDICAP PARKING PERMITS. Vehicles parked in a designated handicap space without the proper permit will be ticketed, "booted" (immobilized) or towed. It should be noted that handicap parking rules are enforced on campus by the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department as well as Marist College Security. Staff and student vehicles with handicapped permits must have their cars registered with the Office of Safety and Security.
Vehicles displaying a Marist College parking permit found parked in a designated visitor space will be ticketed, "booted" (immobilized) or towed. Visitor Parking is reserved for the use of off campus visitors only.
The following regulations are applicable to all vehicles except as modified by other sections of the policy statement.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY MEMBER OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY WHO ENCOUNTERS SPECIAL OR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR PROBLEMS IN THEIR ON-CAMPUS VEHICLE USE OR PARKING IS ADVISED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY AT EXT. 2282 OR 845-471-1822 IMMEDIATELY.
The following fines will be assessed for violators of College vehicle and parking policies. In addition, repeat offenders' vehicles will be "booted" (immobilized) or towed at the owners expense and may have their on campus parking privileges revoked. An individual will be considered a "repeat" offender even if all previous fines have been paid.
| Failure to register vehicle | $30.00 |
| Failure to display parking permit | $10.00 |
| Parking in restricted area | $25.00 |
| Obstructing traffic | $25.00 |
| Failure to park in marked space | $25.00 |
| Parking in NO parking area | $25.00 |
| Parking on road | $25.00 |
| Parking in Fire/Loading Zone | $50.00 |
| Blocking doors and exits | $50.00 |
| Driving on walkway or grass | $25.00 + DAMAGES |
| Passing Stop sign | $25.00 |
| Excessive Speed | $25.00 |
| Hindering snow removal | $25.00 |
| Parking in Handicap Space/Ramp | $50.00 |
| Parking in Cross Walk | $25.00 |
| Display of unauthorized/altered decal/pass | $75.00 + LOSS OF CAMPUS PARKING |
| Blocking vehicle | $25.00 |
| Boot removal | $30.00 |
| Forged Permit | $50.00 + LOSS OF CAMPUS PARKING |
A fine is a financial obligation to the college which must be paid. Students who receive tickets must pay their fines at the Student Financial Services Office within ten (10) days of issuance or their account will be charged. All others must pay their fines at the Business Office.
Parking Ticket Appeal forms may be obtained from the Office of Security (Donnelly 201) or the Student Government Association (Student Center 348). Student Government handles all appeals. All appeals are final.
The Office of Safety and Security provides an escort program, Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol, (SNAP) for all students and employees.
SNAP was designed to provide the Marist Community with a safe means to travel around the campus at night. The SNAP employees who complete the escorts are students employed by the Office of Safety and Security.
These students are held to the highest of Marist standards and are equipped with radios, flashlights, and safety jackets in addition to having specialized training. These individuals are not policy enforcers but can act as an additional set of eyes and ears for the security force at Marist College. SNAP Safewalkers can report dangerous situations on the campus by radio to the Office of Safety and Security while at the same time helping to bridge the gap between the Marist Community and Security. However, the main and single most important responsibility of the SNAP Safewalkers is to provide walking escorts to the Marist Community in a safe and respectful manner.
DO NOT accept any escort from an individual not wearing a Marist College SNAP Jacket and SNAP ID Card.
