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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  1. I’M A VISITOR ON CAMPUS OR I’M INVITING A VISITOR TO CAMPUS. ARE VISITORS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARKING PERMIT?
    Yes. All vehicles must have a validly displayed decal or permit to park on campus. Permits for visitors cam be obtained from the information booth, the Parking office or University Police Department.

  2. WHAT ABOUT LOST OR STOLEN DECALS OR PERMITS?
    You must file a report with the Police Department so that the permit can be tracked. Lost or stolen decals or permits will not be replaced and the registrant will be required to purchase a new decal or permit at a fee of $30 for Students, Faculty/Staff and $105 for Reserved.

  3. CAN I SELL MY DECAL OR PERMIT TO A FRIEND?
    No. This is considered permit fraud. The fine is $100.00. As the decal/permit remains associated to the registrant, any unpaid citations and other violations are the responsibility of the registrant.

  4. "WHY DID I RECEIVE A CITATION, I WAS PARKED THERE FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES?"
    Citations can be issued 24 hours a day, every day without respect for time.

  5. WHAT IF I BUY, SELL, OR TRADE MY VEHICLE?
    The original registrant may obtain a replacement decal for $10 upon presenting the original decal (or remains thereof, where possible) along with the new vehicle registration to the University Police and Safety. Permits can be transferred to the new vehicle upon registration.
  1. THERE IS NO PLACE TO PARK?
    There are over 5,000 parking spaces on campus. Not all parking spaces can be located near campus buildings. The parking garage and garage auxiliary accommodates both Faculty/Staff and Students. The University Shuttle service runs from Parking Lots #2 & #7 every 15 minutes and has stops throughout the Main Campus and Student Housing.
  1. MAY I PARK IN RESTRICTED/RESERVED PARKING AREAS?
    No. Restricted/Reserved spaces include: Visitor, Reserved, Bookstore, Volunteer, SGA, or other designated signs. Reserved spaces are enforced 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Citations written for parking in a reserved space are $100 fines. (Exception – During certain events, restricted/reserved parking areas may be marked for parking.).
  1. MAY I PARK IN THE GRASS ?
    No. (Exception – During certain events, grassy areas may be marked for parking.).
  1. WHEN ARE CITATIONS WRITTEN?
    Citations are issued 24 hours a day every day without time limitations.
  1. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON'T PAY MY CAMPUS PARKING CITATION?
    If citations are unpaid after 10 calendar days of the date issued, a $10 late fee is assessed automatically.  Administrative actions for unpaid citations may include a “BOOT”, revocation of parking privileges, towing, impoundment, collection assignment and the withholding of grades and transcripts.

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