Campus Security

Frequently Asked Questions

Campus Security - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the Office of Campus Security located? The Office of Campus Security is located in the lower level of the Student Union. Our hours for the office are 8:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mon-Friday. The Information Center at the entrance to the campus is open 24 hours a day. Our non emergency number is (815) 836-5222 or Ext 5222 and our Emergency phone number is (815) 836-5911 or Ext. 5911
   
   
2. I have a parking permit from last year do I need to get a new one?  Parking Permits remain active until you deactivate them. You would only need a new permit if you have a different vehicle or you changed your status on campus (ex. Resident last year, commuter this year)
   
   
3. I was a resident last year and I am a commuter student this year, what should I do about parking? You need to get a new commuter parking permit (green). After you get this permit go to the campus security webpage www.lewisu.edu/security and in the parking section open the form to deactivate your old parking permit. Complete that form so we can take your old permit out of the system.
   
   
4. What are the costs for parking permits?
   Students will be charged a $50 parking fee per semester. This fee is charged to your student account soon after you register your vehicle with Campus Security. At this time the University has determined that the parking fee will be waived for graduate students, accelerated students and individuals who are willing to park only in the remote parking lot (NN) on the SW side of campus.
   
   
5. I recently had knee surgery; can I get a temporary handicapped permit from Campus Security?  Campus Security can issue a temporary medical parking permit that would allow access to all parking lots, but not handicapped spaces. If you and your doctor feel that a temporary handicapped access is needed you can apply for a placard through the State of Illinois at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
   
   
6. I take classes that run late at night and I’m concerned about walking to my car alone. What can I do?  The Office of Campus Security provides walking escorts to any location on campus 24 hours a day.
   
   
7. My car did not start this morning and I will be bringing a car that is not registered. What should I do so that I do not get a ticket?  You have to come to the Campus Security main office and register for a temporary permit. These permits are valid for up to 1 week. Temporary permits may be issued up to 3 times each semester.
   
   
8. I have a free permit for campus; can I park in the loading zone near the bookstore?
   Because you choose to register for the free permit you are restricted from parking in any other lots on campus, except lot NN, this includes any loading zone or temporary areas.
   
   
9. I am a graduate student, do I need to register my vehicle and get a parking permit?
   Yes, all students must register their vehicles and obtain parking permits. The parking permit fee is waived for graduate students as well as students in the accelerated programs.
   
   
10. I work full time and cannot get to the University until after Business hours, how can I get a parking permit and student id?  The Information Center at the front of campus is open 24 hours a day, parking permits can be issued at that location. If you do not have a student id, the main office in the Student Union is open until 7 p.m., however if you come to campus after 7 p.m. or on the weekend notify the officer working the Information Center and they will dispatch a Supervisor to open the office and issue a student id.
    
    
11. I would like to park closer to my hall on weekends, can I do that? Yes, beginning at 6 p.m. on Fridays until 6 p.m. on Sundays parking lot restrictions are open. Please remember that if you do not return your vehicle to a resident lot by Sunday you will receive a citation.

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