Driver Approval Process:

Currently enrolled students, employees, subcontractors and volunteers seeking approval to operate a College-owned or rented vehicle will only be added to the approved driver list after meeting the following requirements: contact your supervisor to confirm you are on the approved drivers list.

Possess a valid domestic driver’s license for a minimum of 1 year after your probation/permit ends.

Review the College’s Transportation Procedures and Safety Training.

Complete and submit a Driver Approval Request Form. Students be sure to sign and have your student group Advisor or Department Head sign the form before forwarding it to Public Safety, 901 Bushkill Drive – Room 105.

Complete basic and specialized (passenger van or golf cart) driver training.

Public Safety if you will be driving a passenger van with 12 or more seating at Public Safety Parking & Transportation Borgoj@lafayette.edu

Specialized Training

Additional training is required when requesting to operate any of the large vehicles listed below. Contact Public Safety Parking & Transportation Borgoj@lafayette.edu

Specialized Training

Students may only operate the following large vehicles after completing basic and specialized training:

  • Twelve passenger vans – under special restrictions.

Employees, Subcontractors and Volunteers requesting to operate the following vehicles need to complete specialized training:

  • Twelve passenger vans
  • Sport utility vehicles
  • Pick-up trucks
  • Vehicles towing trailers
  • Vehicles transporting hazardous cargo
  • Vehicles encountering special hazards on particular routes
  • Golf Carts

Student Vehicle Rental

Once you have been designated an Approved Driver, you may be authorized to rent a vehicle through the College’s car rental program for certain student group or academic purposes. If so, please read the Student Car Rental Policy completely.

Employee Vehicle Rental

Use link below for information on vehicle rentals.

Employee Vehicle Rental

Use of College-Owned Motor Pool Vehicles

Once you have been authorized as an Approved Driver, contact the reservation coordinator in the respective department to reserve vehicles for College related use.