Do I need a parking permit?
Yes, all vehicles parked on campus during enforcement hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm, excluding major holidays when classes are not in session) need to be registered with a valid SRU parking permit. All permits are electronically registered to the vehicle license plate. There is no physical permit issued.
Where does my permit allow me to park?
- Students living in campus residence halls with an on-campus parking permit may park in any lot marked with an orange dot for residents, or a yellow dot for open parking.
- Students living in campus residence halls with a satellite parking permit are not permitted to park on campus during enforcement hours (7:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday).
- Students living off-campus must register for a commuter parking permit, which allows for parking in any lot marked with a green dot for commuters or a yellow dot for open parking.
- Faculty and staff must register for a faculty/staff permit, which allows for parking in any lot marked with a red dot for faculty/staff or a yellow dot for open parking.
- During enforcement hours, parking in a lot that does not match your permit will result in a ticket. Please view the parking map for the locations and designations of parking lots.
Can I park anywhere I want on evenings and weekends?
Parking is not restricted by lot designations (staff, commuter, resident) on evenings and weekends. However, spaces that are specially marked as reserved, handicap accessible, 15 or 30 minutes with flashers, maintenance only, or other signage are enforced 24/7. Also, all vehicles parked in stadium reserved lots must be removed before football game days or will be towed. During winter months, November 1 - April 1, no overnight parking is permitted in several lots as posted.
How do I visit campus without getting a parking ticket?
Guests to campus must first register for a visitor parking permit on the parking website or by calling the parking office with their vehicle information. Once registered, guests may park in any parking lot regardless of designation (resident, commuter, staff, open) at the direction of the office or person they plan to visit. Guests of the Admissions office may park in the designated spaces adjacent to North Hall. Guests of the Alumni office may park in the designated spaces adjacent to the Alumni House.
What do I do if I can’t find a parking space in my designated lot?
Parking lots in the center of campus fill more quickly than lots on the perimeter of campus. If you are unable to locate a parking spot in your preferred lot, try moving out to the edge of campus. Parking is usually available in the East Lake Lot adjacent to the Jack Critchfield Park baseball stadium, which is designated as Open parking with a valid permit (yellow dot). Vehicles registered to a satellite parking permit are not permitted to park on campus during enforcement hours.
How is parking enforced on campus and in the satellite lot?
The University Police enforce parking rules and regulations. Police vehicles are equipped with license plate recognition cameras that record parking violations and issue parking tickets electronically. Parking tickets are issued via email unless a valid email address is not available, in which case the notice of citation will be mailed. Please review the parking rules and regulations for current parking fines. To request parking enforcement, please contact the University Police at 724-738-3333.
How do I appeal a parking citation?
Parking citation appeals must be submitted by clicking on the hyperlink in the original citation within seven calendar days of receipt of the citation. If an appeal is granted, the citation will be voided. If the appeal is denied, the citation must be paid.
How do I pay for a parking ticket?
Payments can be made on the Parking website or at the Parking Office during regular office hours. The Parking Office is not able to accept cash payments, so debit/credit payments are required.
What happens if I don’t pay a parking citation?
Failure to pay a citation may result in a hold on a student’s account preventing registration for future semesters or graduation. Non-student citations may be referred to the local magistrate. A vehicle may be immobilized with a boot device for numerous unpaid citations.
I am attending a special event (sporting, cultural, conference, etc.); what do I need to do about parking?
A parking permit is not required for events occurring after 5pm Monday-Friday or on the weekend. If the event is scheduled during enforcement hours, please register for a visitor parking permit on the parking website or follow the instructions provided by the event sponsor regarding parking. Visitors must follow all parking rules and regulations and park only in surface parking lots.
Do I need a parking permit to shop at the Bookstore or Starbucks or to drop something off at a residence hall?
Yes. All visitors to campus must obtain a permit if visiting campus during enforcement hours. There are several short-term, temporary parking spaces for visitors to use near the Robert M. Smith Student Center, residence halls, and other locations on campus. Flashers must remain on while parked in a 15-minute or 30-minute temporary parking space.
How do I switch my parking permit to a different vehicle or new license plate?
If you need to change vehicles or your permit registration for any reason, please contact the Parking Office during University business hours for assistance.
What do I do if my car breaks down in an area where I could get a parking ticket?
You must report a disabled vehicle to the Parking Office during University business hours or the University Police after office hours. You will be permitted 48 hours to arrange to move the vehicle unless it is creating a safety hazard.
How can I get permission to park closer to a building due to an injury or disability?
A person with a disability should apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a permanent or temporary placard for parking in designated handicap-accessible spaces. Contact the Parking Office for additional information if you need assistance while the application is being processed.