Resources & Services

Saint Joseph’s University has partnered with Easton Coach Company and Suburban Transit Network, Inc. (Transnet) to provide our shuttle transportation service. The shuttle buses are the same. You’ll recognize many of the same drivers and the routes have not changed. St. Joe's joins these long-established transportation companies with the goal of providing superior and efficient shuttle service on the Hawk Hill Campus as well as intercampus loops.

Please note a few changes to the shuttle service: 

• Shuttle bus service new phone number: 610-660-A-BUS (2287)
• Mobile tracking app: We will now use TripShot to track our shuttle system (the Ride Systems app is discontinued). Further information about TripShot will be forthcoming.

Students traveling from West Campus to locations east of campus and students traveling from East Campus to locations west of campus should transfer at Mandeville Hall. Factors such as traffic, weather, and new safety protocols may adversely impact the time in route.  Students should allow sufficient time to get to class and be mindful of seating capacity limitations on the shuttle.

 *Please note that if you are disabled, injured or on crutches, please contact Pat Gregg, director of student disability services, by email or by phone at 610-660-1620 to be added to the Special Transportation List.

The escort service is intended to supplement our shuttle transportation service. Walking escorts will be provided on campus. This includes to and from shuttle stops. The purpose of the vehicle escort service is to safely transport students to and from the Hawk Hill campus to residences within the escort service area (see map below). The escort service is not intended to serve as a taxi service. Vehicle escorts will be provided (within the service area) to student residences not serviced by the shuttle and student residences on the shuttle schedule during the period when the shuttle does not operate. We do not provide transportation to locations outside the service area, such as Center City Philadelphia, Roxborough, Manayunk, Lower Merion, Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Train Station. The escort service will not transport students from one off-campus location to another off-campus location. Escorts will be provided to and from the Overbrook Train Station when the trains are in service and the shuttle bus is not in service. The escort service is for safety and not convenience. 

Please note that with the additional safety measures being put in place, students should expect delays and may experience longer wait times than normal for escort services. Please allow ample time when traveling on the shuttle and seek alternate transportation options when possible.

Please contact the Office of Public Safety and Security at 610-660-1111 with any questions. 

View Escort Service Area Map

Operating and parking vehicles on University property is a privilege granted by the University. University parking is available to all employees, faculty and eligible students. This privilege may be withdrawn at any time for failure to comply with applicable rules and regulations. Failure to comply may also result in your vehicle being towed from campus at your expense.

View Parking Policy & Information

Any employee, faculty member or student who drives a University-owned vehicle must go through a formal driver certification process. This process is initiated by signing up for a Defensive Driver/Van Driver Training course via the Nest. Applicants must then complete the Authorized Driver Application and Agreement Form (ADAFA) on the Transportation Policy and submit it to the Office of Public Safety and Security, along with a copy of their driver’s license. After a driver’s license check and the successful completion of the Defensive Driver/Van Driver Training, applicants will be certified to drive.

Defensive Driver/Van Driver Training sessions are offered each semester. The training sessions last about 80 minutes and are typically scheduled during “free period." Announcements regarding the training sessions are made via Hawk Hill This Week.

The Saint Joseph’s University Transportation Policy provides specific information regarding the operation of University-owned vehicles. All applicants must review the Transportation Policy prior to completing the Authorized Driver Application Form and Agreement.

The Office of Public Safety and Security manages a fleet of 24 vehicles available for use to the St. Joe's community. This fleet is available to the University community for a nominal fee. To make a reservation, you must be a campus department or approved student organization. Billing is done by automatic withdraw through the Office of Financial Affairs at the end of each semester. Vehicles cannot be reserved without providing a budget number.

Resources:

• Attend a certified driving training class by registering through the Nest. 
• Do you need to be reimbursed for gas? The receipt and the Request for Funds form can be turned into Public Safety. 
• Request a vehicle by filling out our vehicle request form.

Find out where the nearest Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are on campus. 

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In fall 2019, the Office of Public Safety and Security came out with a custom safety app called SJU Safe. This app is a safety resource to current students, faculty and staff at Saint Joseph's. It's available in the App Store and on Google Play. 

SJU Safe App Features

Watch this video to learn more about how to use emergency phones on campus. 

We are excited to announce that Saint Joseph’s will begin to offer an internal transportation service for students through TripShot beginning on March 1, 2024. The University has hired dedicated transportation drivers to make this service possible for our community.

ny students formerly utilizing the Penn Transit system will now be able to access the area through our new services in and around the University of Pennsylvania and the local community surrounding the University City location between 5 p.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday, by requesting a ride through the TripShot application. The application can be downloaded on your smartphone through Apple or Google Play.  Once in the application you will select SJU as your service provider. Once selected, students, faculty and staff can log in with their SJU credentials.