• PARKING – STUDENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS

     STUDENTS

    The School of the Arts does not provide parking for students. If a student drives to school, they must secure on-street parking and comply with the City of Rochester’s parking restrictions posted on the signs at the curb.

    Parking at the Memorial Art Gallery is prohibited and the American Red Cross is for faculty with a permit. Both SOTA Faculty parking lots on University Avenue or Prince Street are strictly prohibited.  However, students may park in either SOTA parking lot after 3:30 PM dismissal. All illegally parked cars will be towed at the owner’s expense. Students cannot leave class to move their cars. 

    VISITORS

    Before 3:30 PM:  All visitors to SOTA must sign in with the Safety Security Office in the foyer with the location, make, model, and license plate number.

    All other visitors to SOTA must park on the street and comply with the City of Rochester’s parking restrictions posted on the signs at the curb. 

    Parking at the Memorial Art Gallery, the American Red Cross, and SOTA Faculty parking lots at University Avenue or Prince Street are strictly prohibited. SOTA staff members, substitute teachers, and visitors are no longer able to park in the Memorial Art Gallery. 

    If you park at any of these locations, you will be subject to their policy on ticketing and towing. Be advised that ticketing and towing will be strictly enforced. 

    You can choose to find on-street parking on Prince Street or University at your discretion.  Please observe posted signage for appropriate parking times. 

    Visitors may park in the SOTA lots on University Avenue and Prince Street after 3:30 PM, as well as on the street. 

    Please do not leave your automobile unlocked at any time and do not leave valuables in plain sight. Secure them in the trunk of your vehicle.

    SOTA is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.