Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Campus Life



Student Activities

The Student Affairs area encompasses a wide array of programs and services that support our student during their academic journey.

From life on campus to sports and recreation, activities and programming, to health and wellness and everything in between, seasoned professionals are available to provide guidance and assistance.

The Office of Student Activities

The primary focus of Student Activities is to encourage all students to develop their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social, vocational, and physical capabilities. The Office of Student Activities helps coordinate and promote leadership opportunities and a variety of programs and services to enhance community development at Marist. Organizations include student government, co-curricular clubs, honorary societies, social fraternities and sororities, publications, recreation, community service, and a variety of interest groups. These activities are an integral and vital part of the educational life of the College, sharing goals of academic and personal development.

Residence Living

The Office of Housing and Residential Life oversees the management of all the living areas on campus. College housing is guaranteed for the first two years for students accepted as resident first year students. All students in college housing must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits each semester.

Residing in college housing provides students the opportunity to experience living in a community dedicated to the academic and personal development of each member.

Residence living is an integral part of the college experience. On average, approximately 70% of full-time undergraduates will live in College housing. The buildings used for College housing vary in size and character, from traditional residence high-rise facilities to townhouse apartments.

The range of housing accommodations includes rooms located along a common hallway with a common bathroom, suite style rooms with a shared bathroom and single rooms in new apartment residences. In order to provide an environment conducive to academic and personal development, a code of conduct and a corresponding norms structure are strictly enforced. The professional and paraprofessional staff are responsible for enforcing the code and norms in the residence halls.

The Director of Housing coordinates the entire operation of the residence halls; the Assistant Directors and Resident Directors have the responsibility of managing the daily operations of the residences; Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Assistants have the responsibility of overseeing the smooth running of the designated wings, floors, or apartments, primarily by enforcing the norms, acting as role models and leaders through developmental and recreational programming.

All buildings are equipped with fire alarm systems. All systems are tested and inspected annually by a New York State certified fire alarm installer. All fire alarm systems are monitored 24/7 by a central monitoring station as well as by the Safety and Security Office on campus. The college is equipped with fire sprinklers in most buildings and all systems are inspected quarterly in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State. All buildings are in compliance with NYS Building and Fire Codes. More information describing college housing facilities is available on the Housing and Residential Life webpage. https://www.marist.edu/student-life/campus/housing-residential-life

Dining

Dining Services Campus dining services offer high-quality foods and beverages with excellent service through retail, residential, and campus catering dining facilities. The dining plans at Marist College offer the utmost in flexibility and value, with convenient, affordable, customizable options for all students, from resident freshmen to resident upper-class students to commuters. Dining locations on campus open as early as 7:15 a.m. and close as late as 1:00 a.m. The main dining hall offers a wide variety of freshly prepared meals, utilizing local and regional ingredients when available. Retail locations offer convenient prepared meals and made-to-order takeout, with a variety of novelty and beverage items. Campus catering is also available for student groups, residence halls, and special events throughout the academic year. For inquiries or information, we encourage you to contact our Dining Services Office at (845) 575-5100 or visit www.maristdining.com. Managers are on site seven days per week to answer your questions.

Recreation

Athletics

Marist’s spacious campus includes a number of athletic facilities. On the south end of campus is the James J. McCann Recreation Center. This recreational facility was opened in 1977 and is the focal point for the majority of our athletic teams. After undergoing a significant renovation and expansion, completed in the Fall 2019, the fitness and recreation wing of the James J. McCann Center provides students and student-athletes alike with state-of-the-art fitness and training facilities. The vision of the expanded McCann Center is to be a student center in the evening hours, and to provide Marist students with excellent space to recreate and socialize, while maintaining an active lifestyle. New features include: Nearly 8,000-square foot weight room for varsity athletes, with refueling station and multiple lane 40-yard turf track, over 7,600-square foot fitness center for all students, with treatment space for partnership with Physical Therapy program, two full size basketball courts for intramural and club sport activities, second story walking track, multipurpose space with an indoor turf area, multipurpose rooms for fitness, dance, yoga, and academic classes with hardwood floors, café/lounge with space for concessions on arena game days, renovated locker room space to accommodate varsity student-athletes with team rooms and shared lounges, renovated athletic training room/tape room to include new carpeting, training tables and modalities, creation of ESPN teaching control room which will train students for professional opportunities in live production through partnership with Center for Sports Communication, apparel shop to enhance and grow the Marist brand, and an expanded ticket office with multiple box office windows for will-call and ticket sales on game days and throughout the year.

In September 2011, an 11,660 square-foot addition to the south end of the McCann Center was completed. The facility is used exclusively by the men’s and women’s basketball programs and includes player lounges, a team film theatre, coaches’ offices, video editing rooms and conference rooms. Improvements were also made to the McCann Center lobby, restrooms, playing surface, and seating. Two high-definition video boards were added to enhance the fan experience on game days.

Adjacent to the McCann Center is the McCann Baseball Field and practice field. Tenney Stadium provides both chair-back and berm seating for spectators and is home to football, lacrosse and soccer. Along the banks of the Hudson River lies a twelve-acre parcel with a scenic river walk, a bulkhead and dock system, renovated green space, a gazebo, and new landscaping. Renamed Longview Park, this benefits the Marist men’s and women’s rowing teams along with members of the community. The Gartland Athletic Field is a ten-acre area that services as the home for the softball program and provides intramural fields for students.

In 2018, a pair of satellite fitness centers were opened for all students. Located on the east end of campus, Marketplace Fitness contains a variety of fitness and plate-loaded weight training equipment for all students. A second satellite fitness center is located in Building D in the North End residence life area. Building D Fitness offers cardiovascular fitness equipment as well as a dance/areobics studio, which holds organized classes.

In December of 2000 a new sports medicine facility opened its doors, offering Marist student-athletes the best treatment available with top technological advances in equipment and modalities. A 500-square-foot taping and equipment room in addition to a 1,600-square-foot treatment center is located at the back of the McCann Center.

Along with the sports medicine facility, a 1,600-square-foot academic area opened its doors on the second floor of the McCann Center. This area houses the Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement and the staff and provides the athletes a state-of-the-art academic complex. This center is also used extensively for the NCAA Student-Athlete Affairs Program.

Marist offers a comprehensive intercollegiate athletic program. Men’s varsity teams are offered in football, soccer, cross country, baseball, basketball, swimming and diving, crew, track and field, tennis, and lacrosse. Women’s varsity teams are offered in volleyball, tennis, cross country, softball, basketball, track and field, crew, soccer, water polo, swimming and diving, and lacrosse. All of the varsity teams participate at the NCAA Division I level.

Numerous club sports are offered, including baseball, cheerleading, dance team, eSports, equestrian, fencing, golf, ice hockey, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s rugby, men’s soccer, skiing, ultimate frisbee, and men’s volleyball.

The intramural program offers a variety of activities, including basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer, tennis, dodgeball, and ultimate frisbee. Programs can be added based upon student interest.

Throughout all levels of the physical education and athletics programs, the College emphasizes the physical, social, and recreational benefits to be gained through active participation. With these educational values in mind, the College fosters a program that encourages as broad a student participation as possible in the physical education programs as well as in the intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports offered.

Campus Ministry

This office supports the spiritual, educational, and worship needs of the Marist College community. It strives to provide direct assistance and access to students of all spiritual and religious backgrounds through the work of the Campus Ministry staff. Students are encouraged to participate in religious services, small faith groups, discussions, interfaith activities, service opportunities on and off campus, retreats and social activities sponsored by the department.

Marist embraces diverse religious traditions found among our students and encourages students to share with each other these traditions so all may develop a deeper appreciation of our entire community.

Marist Health Services

Health Services is located on the 3rd floor of the Murray Student Center with a satellite office located on the 2nd floor of the Mid-Rise building. Services are available to all full-time undergraduate Marist College students and visits to Health Services are covered by the student health fee paid with each semester’s tuition. Full-time graduate students may elect to pay the student health fee to also access care at Marist Health Services, which is available based on the undergraduate calendar.

MHS is staffed by a physician, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants and administrative staff. MHS provides evaluation and treatment of common problems such as acute illness and minor injuries. Students are seen by appointment. Emergencies or problems that are beyond the resources of MHS are referred to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital or Vassar Brothers Medical Center Emergency Department (see below). Please call (845) 575-3270 for an appointment or information. When necessary, MHS can refer students and families to community health resources such as medical specialists, physical therapists, and dentists. Student health fees do not cover such visits. If you anticipate the need for specialty care, it is most efficient to begin by checking with your health insurance plan about coverage and any “preferred” or “in-network” providers in the Poughkeepsie area. MHS does not provide routine physical examinations or physicals for sports or activities.

Resident students requiring medical care after MHS hours should notify the on duty Resident Advisor, Resident Director, or Marist Security. For after-hours emergencies, students are referred to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital Emergency Department, 241 North Road, (845) 431-8220, which is across the street from the campus, or Vassar Brothers Medical Center Emergency Department, 45 Reade Place (845) 431-5680. If students require urgent care services on weekends of after-hours, they are encouraged to access care at Emergency One in Hyde Park or Poughkeepsie. Off-campus health care is subject to the terms of the student’s health insurance coverage and such visits will be billed to the student’s insurance. Please Note: New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires college students to demonstrate proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Students will not be permitted to register for classes or remain on campus unless this information is provided to Health Services. New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires students to complete the mandatory Meningitis Vaccination Response Form or supply proof of acceptable meningitis immunization within 5 years of enrollment date. Details about the meningitis vaccines are noted on the Meningitis Vaccination Response Form. The form can be found in the Marist Health Services Patient Portal at http://marist.medicalconnect.com. Mandatory Health Forms for Incoming Students can be found at http://www.marist.edu/healthservices/healthforms.html. All health information must be submitted via the Marist Health Services Patient Portal. Additional information about Marist Health Services can be found at https://my.marist.edu/health-services.

Counseling Services

The Marist College Office of Counseling Services (CS) is dedicated to promoting emotional well-being, personal growth, awareness and life skills needed to prepare students to meet the challenges to come. Located in the Health and Wellness center in the Student Center, CS provides an array of high-quality services including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, and psychiatric consultation and medication management for students as well as psychoeducation, workshops and trainings for the Marist community. CS is open during the academic year Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (evening hours available by appointment only) and in the summer, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M., Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To schedule an appointment, call (845) 575-3314 or visit our office (SC 352). All CS services are provided free of cost.

For after-hours emergencies, contact the Office of Campus Safety and Security (845) 471-1822 to reach the on-call CS counselor. To schedule an appointment, call (845) 575-3314 or visit our office (SC 352).

Counseling Services

The Marist College Office of Counseling Services (CS) is dedicated to promoting emotional well-being, personal growth, awareness and life skills needed to prepare students to meet the challenges to come. Located on the First Floor of the Mid-Rise Residence Hall, access to the offices are through the doors adjacent to the Mid-Rise Parking Lot or through the Rotunda entrance to Mid-Rise. CS provides an array of high quality services including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, community referrals, and psychiatric consultation and medication management for students as well as psychoeducation, workshops and trainings for the Marist community.

CS is open during the academic year Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (evening hours available by appointment only) and in the summer, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M., Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To schedule an appointment, call (845) 575-3314 or visit our offices on 1st floor Mid-Rise. All CS services are provided free of cost. For after-hours emergencies, contact the Office of Campus Safety and Security (845) 471-1822 to reach the on-call CS counselor. To schedule an appointment, call (845) 575-3314 or visit our office (SC 352).

Office of Accommodations and Accessibility

The mission of the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility (OAA) is to support students with documented disabilities in becoming empowered, independent learners by providing the appropriate accommodations and services necessary to access the educational opportunities at Marist College. To receive services and accommodations, students must identify themselves to the office and present official documentation of their disability.

Accommodations are individualized to meet the needs of each student and may vary depending upon the disability and/or course content. Accommodations that may be provided, as required by a student’s specific disability include, but are not limited to: textbooks in alternate format, note-taking services, testing accommodations, use of assistive technology.

Other services provided by the office include assistance with course selection/registration, advocacy and liaison with faculty and staff, referral to campus services, etc. 

Questions regarding the eligibility of any student and/or the availability of support services should be directed to the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility, located in Donnelly Hall Room 226. The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. For more information, please call the office at (845) 575-3274 or visit our website at: https://www.marist.edu/academics/ academic-resources/accommodations-accessibility

First-year Programs and Leadership Development

As part of Marist’s commitment to the successful transition of traditional-aged first-year students into the college community, The Office of First Year Programs and Leadership Development (FYP & LD) offers undergraduate students a unique personal support structure centered on helping students reach academic, social, and personal goals which are critical to their success. To assist students in navigating their way through their first year of study, FYP Coordinators have offices in the first-year residence halls and typically live on campus providing accessible mentoring services. The Associate Director of FYP & LD is the mentor for our commuting students. The Associate Director’s Office is located in the Student Center to offer commuters convenient access.

In addition to administrative mentoring, FYP also runs a popular peer mentor program for both first-year and transfer students. New students benefit from academic consultation, life-skills training, social networking, leadership development, and other personalized support services provided by the individual mentoring approach of their Coordinator and the personal development programs offered by this area.

Orientation

Coordinated by the Office of FYP & LD, Orientation is the initial step in the first year experience at Marist. The program is designed specifically to help new traditional undergraduate students begin a successful academic and personal transition to college. First Year Programs staff, with the assistance of student orientation leaders and peer mentors, educates students and parents about the wealth of opportunities and resources available at Marist from the moment they step on campus.

There is a one-day Orientation session that takes place in June for traditionalaged undergraduate students entering in the fall semester, followed by a series of required virtual orientation sessions in July. Orientation experiences are also provided for students new to the Marist campus in August and January. Orientation activities continue throughout the first year with a full Welcome Week of activities, workshops offered through the Personal Development Core, and other ongoing programs. The School of Professional Programs coordinates a separate orientation for adult students. This program is designed specifically to address the interests of adult students on the Marist campus.

Leadership Development

One of the biggest programs on campus, the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) provides opportunities for traditional undergraduate students to gain the skills necessary to become influential leaders and develop into well-balanced citizens of the Marist and world community. Students can earn an annual non-credit certificate of completion by participating in a variety of programs and workshops designed to help them define, discover, and develop their leadership style. Marist also has an active chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success on campus for ELP participants who want to further their leadership training while earning a National credential.

Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct is responsible for developing and administering a Code of Student Conduct that supports the College’s values, goals, and priorities. Marist College is committed to providing an environment that promotes academic learning, institutional and personal integrity, justice, and equality. The College considers all Marist students as partners in the responsibility of creating and maintaining that environment.

Utilizing an educational philosophy, the process informs students of their responsibilities as members of the community, involves students, faculty and staff in administering the student conduct process, and assists all members of the campus community to live and learn in an environment that is orderly, peaceful, and supportive of individual growth and development.

The College’s Code of Student Conduct outlines the behavior that is expected of all students at Marist. Having voluntarily enrolled at Marist, all students have entered into an agreement to be aware of and abide by the rules and regulations set forth in the Code of Student Conduct. Each student is responsible to conform his or her conduct to the requirements of this Code and applicable federal, state and local laws.

Violations of the Code of Student Conduct will be adjudicated by the College’s Student Conduct System, which is designed to reflect and to support the educational mission of the institution and to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all individuals charged with or victimized by student misconduct.

Marist considers its Code of Student Conduct as minimal expectations and seeks to foster a commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior by the coherent, consistent and fair manner in which it enforces its rules and regulations. The College views its judicial process as a learning experience that is intended to result in the growth and personal understanding of individual responsibilities on the part of all parties.

More information about this Office and the Code of Conduct can be found at: https://www.marist.edu/student-life/community/student-conduct

Office of Safety and Security

John Blaisdell, Director of Safety & Security, John.blaisdell@marist.edu
Al Abdelrahman, Associate Director of Safety & Security, OperationsAl.abdelrahman@marist.edu
Brian Dolansky, Associate Director of Operations, Technology & PlanningBrian.dolansky@marist.edu
General inquiries: safety@marist.edu
General 24/7 Office Phone: 845-471-1822

Mission Statement

At Marist, the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors are always our number one priority. Marist Security attempts to integrate itself into the overall educational mission of the College by fostering a sense of cooperation, respect, and teamwork among the campus community.

The Office of Safety and Security at Marist College is a 24-hour a day, seven days a week operation with approximately 40 full and part-time employees. All Security Officers are NYS Certified by the Department of State, they are not law enforcement, and do not have arrest powers. The Director and two Associate Directors of Safety and Security oversee the department. The Safety and Security Department is charged with managing several important functions at the college;

  • Access Control - The ability for our community to have safe access to buildings at appropriate times is accomplished with a combination of keys and electronic card access cards. Additionally, the college is equipped with an extensive camera monitor system.
  • Investigator - The department also has an Investigator who conducts follow-up investigations. In addition, the Investigator, in cooperation with the Office of Housing and Residential Life, conducts Crime Prevention seminars at residence halls or floor meetings.
  • Office Support - An Administrative Coordinator & Office Assistant that oversees the clerical functions, supervises student employees, Security Office issues, maintains all student and staff parking permits and parking ticket records.
  • Patrol - There are three patrol shifts per day. A Supervisor is in command of the patrol operation for the shift. He/she supervises a dispatcher (who logs calls and monitors the fire alarm system) and three to five patrol officers who work both on foot posts or vehicle patrols. All residence halls, (excluding townhouse facilities) are equipped with a swipe access system that allows only authorized residents entry into the building.
  • Fire Protection - All buildings on campus are equipped with fire protection devices and are monitored 24 hours per day. The College is inspected annually by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control and all buildings are in compliance with NYS Fire Codes. The Office of Safety and Security conducts periodic fire drills in all buildings. The Fairview Fire Department, located about one mile from the College, responds to all alarms and is in communication with our officers via the College’s radio network.
  • Emergency Phones - The campus is equipped with 32 “Blue Light” emergency phones located in parking lots throughout the campus. Officers perform lock-out and jump-start services for students and staff. “Lost and Found” items are held at the Security office until claimed.
  • SNAP - The College has a successful student-run, campus-wide escort service - SNAP (Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol) to walk students from building to building during the hours of darkness. When the student escort service is not on duty, the security officers perform the escort function.
  • MaristAlerts - The Office of Safety and Security also produces and distributes several brochures in regards to Fire Safety, Personal Safety, and information how to register for MaristAlerts, our mass communications system that notifies students in the event of an emergency of snow delays and closures.
  • Parking - The Department is charged with creating and enforcing a parking system that meets the needs of all Students, Faculty, Staff, and guests. Presently there is adequate parking available for all on the campus proper, however, compliance with parking in the appropriate lots and locations must be adhered to by all users to maintain a parking program that is safe, and meets the needs of everyone. More information on parking can be found on this website.

The Security department utilizes a variety of technology to maximize safety on campus. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Mass Communications system - MaristAlert
  • Social Media Monitoring
  • Telephone & Radio recording
  • 200+ views on recorded CCTV System
  • Gunshot Detection devices
  • Personal Wearable Safety devices with GPS - Ripple
  • 30+ parking lot blue light telephones
  • Access control cards and electronic doors

Marist College maintains a long-standing, working relationship with the police agencies that service the College and the surrounding area. They are: the Town and City of Poughkeepsie Police Departments, The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police and the Investigation Section of the NYS Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Criminal investigations that involve college students as either crime victims or suspects are coordinated through the Security Office. The Office of Safety and Security meets with and shares with these agencies information of interest. Agencies readily send officers to College events such as career days, our annual Wellness Fair, and to address small student groups on various law enforcement and crime prevention topics. Several officers from various departments serve as members of our faculty teaching College courses on a part-time basis. The College, in cooperation with these agencies, also hosts a variety of seminars that bring together law enforcement officers and other human services providers to the campus.

Suggestions, comments, and concerns are always welcomed, we want to meet the needs and expectations of our community in the area of Safety and Security. Please feel free to email Safety@marist.edu or call 845-471-1822.

The College’s annual security compliance document can be accessed at: Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Department of Education, Marist College publishes an annual “Campus Security & Fire Safety Report”. This report also includes institutional policies related to campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, bias crimes, and other crimes.

While we believe Marist is a safe campus, we continue to strive to make it even safer. The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (published Fall 2020) is available online. To receive a paper copy of the full report and crime statistics, contact the Safety & Security Office, Room 201 in Donnelly Hall or call 845-471-1822.

Parking Permits

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.

Permits issued are valid for the specified lot only. 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.

Parking decals will be mailed to the address of your choice.

Emergency Numbers

On Campus

Marist College Safety and Security  Ext. 5555 or (845) 471-1822

Emergency Call Boxes Press Button Title IX Coordinator (845) 575-3799

Student Affairs (845)-575-3515

Student Conduct (845)-575-3514

Residence Life (845)-575-3307

Confidential

Marist Counseling Service
(8:30 am-5:00 pm, M-F) (845) 575-3314

Marist Health Services
(8:30 am-7: 00 pm M-F) (845) 575-3270

Off-Campus

Emergency 911

Fire/Police/Ambulance 911

Town of Poughkeepsie Police (845) 485-3666

New York State Police Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline (844) 845-7269

Dutchess County Sheriff (845) 486-3800

Confidential

Poughkeepsie Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline (845) 485-5550

Poughkeepsie Rape Crisis and Crime Victims 24/7 Hotline (845) 452-7272

Poughkeepsie Grace Smith House for Domestic Violence Victims (845) 452-7155

SAFE Unit at Hospital through Crime Victims (845) 452-7272

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 784-2433 / (800) 273-8255

Resident Parking

Students will need 50 or more earned credits to be assigned a parking permit. Students are sent an email in the summer announcing when the online parking permit application system opens. Eligible resident students will receive one parking permit and must have it appropriately affixed to their vehicle. These parking permits are assigned each academic year to the College designated resident parking areas. There is no guarantee that a resident will receive a parking permit for the lot closest to their residence.

Residents may park in faculty/staff lots (Monday thru Friday) after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends (excluding lots #6 and #8). Vehicles must be moved out of faculty/staff lots by 12 am on weeknights and Sundays.

Fontaine Lot (F/S, R, C) will be accessible for all resident students. The only exception will be the yellow spaces designated “Staff Only” along the north drive curb. These spots are reserved for staff 24/7 and violations will be enforced.

Riverview Lot (#12, R, C) will be accessible for all residential students.

Commuter Parking

All Commuter Students are eligible for a parking permit. Students are sent an email in the summer announcing when the online parking permit application system opens. Commuters will receive one parking permit and must have it appropriately affixed to their vehicle. These parking permits are assigned each academic year to the College designated commuter parking areas.

Commuters may park in faculty/staff lots (Monday thru Friday) after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends (excluding lots #6 and #8). Vehicles must be moved out of faculty/staff lots by 12 am on weeknights and Sundays.

Fontaine Lot (F/S, R, C) will be accessible for all commuter students. The only exception will be the yellow spaces designated “Staff Only” along the north drive curb. These spots are reserved for staff 24/7 and violations will be enforced.

Riverview Lot (#12, R, C) will be accessible for all commuter students.

Faculty, Administrator, and Staff Parking

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 and vehicles will be cited. Faculty, administrators, and staff who need permits for more than one vehicle should contact the Office of Safety and Security.

Information for Part-time Faculty

New Part-Time Faculty (First time teaching at the College)

To register online, allow 2 business days after ALL your paperwork (Contract, I-9, Tax Forms, etc.) has been submitted to the HR Office. Your parking permit will be mailed to your home address. If you have any questions, please email safety@marist.edu or contact the Security Office during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or call (845-471-1822).

Returning Part-Time (Prior Teaching position at Marist)

Once you have electronically signed your contract you will be able to register your vehicle online immediately.

Your permit will be mailed to your home address.

Handicapped Parking

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/ permits are issued. The College does not issue handicap parking permits. Please be aware 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.

Visitor Parking

Visitor Parking is reserved for the use of off-campus visitors only. Visitor parking can be located in the Mid-Rise Lot #10.

Parking Policies and Rules

  1. The maximum speed limit on all campus roadways and in all campus parking lots is 20 miles per hour.
  2. No motor vehicle may be parked at any time in or on:
    • Any campus roadway or shoulder of a road or on the grass.
    • Fire lanes; within 20 feet of a fire hydrant; an emergency zone or any other area restricted by the college.
    • Service vehicle areas; loading dock areas; sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways, including crosswalks.
    • Any parking lot other than the one to which the vehicle is assigned and for which a parking pass has been issued.
    • Any part of an assigned lot other than a space designated by striping.
    • Any designated handicap spot unless a handicap permit is visible.
    • Any space designated for visitors or otherwise reserved or restricted.
    • Any parking lot access road or through lane, end zone, etc.
    • Any location that obstructs roadway or parking lot traffic flow or blocks building access or blocks another vehicle.
  3. Snow Removal and Temporary closure of Parking Lots and Roadways:
    • The college will temporarily close parking lots and roadways to conduct snow removal operations, to make necessary repairs, or for special events. Registered vehicle owners are expected to comply fully with all related snow removal/closure restrictions and to remove parked vehicles.
  4. Traffic Control:
    • Vehicles shall be operated on campus at all times so as not to endanger life or property.
    • Vehicle operators shall follow the directions on posted traffic signs throughout the campus at all times.
    • Vehicle operators shall yield to pedestrians in designated crosswalks and at all other times on campus.
  5. Other:
    • Abandoned motor vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.
    • Vehicles booted must pay fines and remove the vehicle within 48 hours or vehicle will be towed.
    • No trading permits and/or allowing others to use your permit w/out permission from the security office.
    • Permits must be affixed to the driver’s side rear window.
    • Motorcycles also require a permit.