Security

The Department of Safety and Security is located in the General Services building, GS 6, ext. 4019. Security officers can be called in case of emergency at any time at ext. 4911. Security officers are on campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. WAU IDs and parking permits are obtained at the Office of Safety and Security. The Safety and Security office also operates a lost and found service; distributes free pamphlets about campus parking, security and safety; and provides security escort services on campus.
 
Please click here for our report: Annual Security Report
 

ID Badges for Students

All WAU students must apply for a photo ID card from the Office of Safety and Security General Services Building GS 6. The ID card must be visible at all times when

on campus, and must be presented, upon request to the WAU campus authorities. The ID card entitles you to the rights and privileges of a Washington Adventist University student in good and regular standing, which includes the use of campus facilities and programs. If you lose your ID card, please call the Office of Safety and Security at ext. 4019. The replacement fee of $25 must be paid to accounting services and your receipt must be shown to The Office of Safety and Security for the replacement card. Application

Vehicles and Parking@WAU

Students, faculty and staff  must register their vehicles with the Office of Safety and Security in order to park on the WAU campus. Click here for registration form. Fill out form then proceed to the Office of Safety and Security, GS 6 to pick up your permit. There is a $35.00 annual fee for students. You must obey all traffic laws and parking signs. Vehicles must be in operable condition with current state registration and insurance. A permit does not guarantee parking space. Vehicles found in violation of any of the above requirements are subject to ticketing, booting and or towing and impoundment or any of the previous combinations, at the owner’s expense. A brochure about WAU parking and traffic regulations is available from the Office of Safety and Security. The Office of Safety and Security hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, however campus security is available 7 days a week 24 hours a day, to respond to emergencies, and other inquiries. 301-891-4019.

 

 

Street Parking

Students must obey all signs concerning street parking. To park on Maplewood Avenue, a parking permit is required. Contact the Office of Safety and Security for more information.  All vehicles must have an official state registration. All students operating a vehicle registered outside of Maryland must obtain a Non-resident Vehicle Permit, from the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), if the vehicle will be operated in Maryland for more than 30 days. The non-refundable registration fee for the non-resident permit is $27 and can be renewed annually as long as the student is still attending school in Maryland and the registration is kept current. For more information call the MVA Customer Service Center toll-free at 800-950-1MVA (1682).

Visitors' parking

Temporary parking is available on campus for visitors in designated spots. Please make sure your vehicle is parked in a space marked for "visitors."

View brochure on parking and traffic regulations

Parking lots