Permit restrictions will be enforced from 1 November 2021, after which, any staff or students wishing to park on campus must hold a valid parking permit.
In the meantime, if parking on campus, the RGU Parking Policy still applies. Please park within the standard white lined parking spaces. Parking within a disabled bay is strictly for blue badge holders only.
Whether using your own vehicle, bike, motorbike, hire vehicle or one of the university fleet vehicles, are subject to the University Parking Regulations and guidance on Driving on Campus.
Drop Off Spaces
Drop off zones at each building allow drivers to drop off passengers or heavy equipment. These have a maximum waiting time of 15 minutes and are outlined in blue paint.
Visitor Parking
The visitor spaces designated at all buildings on the Garthdee campus, which are outlined in red and are non-bookable and operate on a first-come-first-served basis.
Visitors should register their vehicle in advance through the person they are meeting. If a vehicle hasn't been registered in advance, all visitors must report to the building's reception where they will be issued with a one-day visitor permit. RGU staff or students cannot register as visitors.
If all the designated visitor spaces are occupied, a visitor can park in a white standard permit holder space on the campus but their vehicle must be registered as a visitor.
Mobility Impairments
The Board of Governors have declared a commitment to ensure that those who have mobility impairments have every possible assistance in accessing University premises for the purpose of academic study and employment. Parking bays for the mobility impaired are located as near as possible to the most appropriate entrance to the University buildings.
Permanent Mobility Impairments
Staff or Students who are holders of a blue badge are permitted to park in any recognised disabled parking bay throughout the University. They do not require an RGU Parking Permit and may park free of charge.
Temporary Mobility Impairments
Any member of staff or student who has a temporary mobility impairment, but is not eligible for a blue badge, can apply for a permit under the "exceptional circumstances" clause.
Accessible parking on campus
Accessible parking for blue badge holders is dispersed throughout the campus. The University recognises the importance of well-designed, clearly signposted accessible parking and have a map to help plan your journey. Accessible parking bays are located in close proximity to the entrances and exits of our buildings.
Student Permits
Any student who wishes to park at the Garthdee campus must have a parking permit.
There are a limited number of permits available for the Garthdee campus. Any student can apply for a permit, but if the permit application is over subscribed, priority will be given to those who live furthest from the University and have less public transport options.
Student parking permits are open for a limited time window only which will be communicated to all staff via e-mail. After this window closes, there will be no further opportunity that year to apply for a parking permit.
Staff Permits
Permit restrictions will be enforced from 1 November 2021, after which, any staff wishing to park on campus must hold a valid parking permit.
In the meantime, if parking on campus, the RGU Parking Policy still applies. Please park within the standard white lined parking spaces. Parking within a disabled bay is strictly for blue badge holders only
Car Share
Car Sharing is not currently being encouraged whilst social distancing measures remain in place.
When the change to the parking restrictions is planned, and applications for permits open, staff and students will be advised.
In the meantime, if parking on campus, the RGU Parking Policy still applies. Please park within the standard white lined parking spaces. Parking within a disabled bay is strictly for blue badge holders only.
When social distancing is not in place, Robert Gordon University operates a car sharing scheme as part of its Green Travel Plan to encourage the reduction of vehicles travelling to its sites.
The aims of the Car Share scheme are:
- to reduce the impact of single car occupancy on the local environment
- to offer staff and students an alternative to lone driving wherever possible
- to utilise the limited car parking resources as efficiently as possible
Priority is given to those who choose to car share. To encourage car sharing, the cost of permit is reduced and dedicated car share bays will be available near each building on the Garthdee Campus.
Car sharing is when two or more registered drivers, who reside at different addresses, share the journey to and from the University by car. A car share team can include both staff and students.
Applications for car share permits are normally open each April-July for staff and returning students, and new students will have the opportunity to apply once they have received their enrolment information and RGU login details.
For those who do not already have a Car Share partner, Robert Gordon University work with a Scotland wide Liftshare scheme who offer an online search facility to help you find someone to share with. Even if you are not a car driver, you can still use the online search facility to find someone to share the journey with.
Exceptional Circumstances
The University reserves the right to allocate a parking permit to an individual, either staff or student, in exceptional circumstances due to the driver's own ill health or disability.
Permits issued under exceptional circumstances will be charged at the same rate as standard parking permits.
Applications under exceptional circumstances will be assessed by HR (staff) or Disability and Dyslexia (student). If approved, permits will then be issued by Transport.
Applicants should complete the form and submit to their HR advisor (staff) or to inclusion@rgu.ac.uk (student).
Parking Charge Notices
RGU has a Parking Policy in place which manages parking on campus.
All vehicles parked on campus must be displaying a valid RGU Parking Permit and must be parked within a designated parking bay.
Any vehicle parked in contravention of the Parking Policy is liable to a £50 Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
On Street Parking
An Aberdeen City Council controlled parking zone is in operation around the Garthdee residential area from 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
Garthdee Controlled Parking Zone
Outwith these hours parking is not restricted other than by the regulations set out in the Highway Code.
Residential permits and business permits are available for people who reside or have a business within the Garthdee CPZ.
Anyone without an Aberdeen City Council permit must display a valid voucher in their vehicle and must park in one of the designated areas.
Voucher Charges
- £1.50 for up to 2 Hours
- £4.50 for up to 6 hours (All Day)
Voucher Outlets
Vouchers can be purchased from locations on campus, please contact transport@rgu.ac.uk for more information.
Parking Areas
Please note: There are only certain areas around the Garthdee CPZ in which voucher holders can park, these are areas marked 'Resident/Voucher Parking'. Voucher holders cannot park in areas marked 'Resident permit holders only'.
PLEASE READ ANY SIGNAGE CAREFULLY
The CPZ will be monitored and enforced by Aberdeen City Council and Vehicles not displaying a valid permit/voucher during operational period will be issued with an excess charge notice which is currently £60.