Parking & Transportation

Transportation Policy

University of Virginia School of Medicine students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from classes as well as to and from off-site rotations and clinic visits.

See Parking and Transportation web site for routes, permits, etc.

Permits can be purchased at the University's Department of Parking and Transportation at 1101 Milmont Street. Bring your ID to show you are a student.

ETA (Enhanced Transportation Alternative) shuttles run daily from 6:00 pm through 7:00 am in a continuous loop. The route begins at east end of the circular drive in front of University Hospital. Passenger shuttles run regularly between UVA Health System sites, including parking areas (Scott Stadium, Emmet/Ivy Garage, U-Hall) and lodging facilities. This service is provided for staff, outpatients, and visitors. Medical students and residents are included, as they are considered Medical Center staff. A ring-down phone is available just inside the ETA stop.

The Student Escort Service was created in an effort to improve safety at UVA. It offers students, staff and faculty transportation after dark. Call Escort at 434-964-6400 and tell them where you need to be picked up and taken. You will be quoted an estimated time in order to minimize your wait outside. Escort runs within a one-mile radius of the University. You must show your hospital ID to the driver.

Evening and Weekend Parking

You can obtain an evening/weekend parking transponder at Parking and Transportation. You must have a Blue parking permit. This allows you to park in the Hospital Garage from 5:30 pm until 7:30 am. If you do not move your car at 8:00 am it will be towed (no kidding!). There is a $25.00 refundable deposit.

Hospital Drive and the adjacent lot are patient/permit parking both during the week and on weekends. Police are vigilent and do issue tickets.

Handicapped Parking

For students who require handicapped parking:

• Obtain a letter from the physician stating: the length of time the disability will last, the distance the student can walk, the place the student needs to go, and the hours.
• Take the letter to Parking and Transportation Office, Millmont St (924-7231).
• Complete the application and pay the requested fee to obtain a dashboard permit to park in the handicapped space assigned.

Charlottesville City Transit

For information on the City of Charlottesville bus routes and times see their web site.

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