Commuting and Parking

All campus visitors must register at the University Police station and obtain a one-day parking permit. Students will be charged $3.00/day, parents visiting their students will be provided a complimentary, daily parking permit.

Overnight guests of students must report to the University Police station to register their vehicles and obtain an overnight parking permit.

A parking permit is needed to park in all areas of the University. Permits are issued to students and employees on an annual basis each August. The fee for student permits is $150 annually. Parking applications can be obtained at the University Police station, next to Eagle Commons, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Get Your Parking Permit

Employees who wish to park on campus must register and obtain a parking permit/hang tag. A variety of parking options are available, including accommodations for drivers with handicapped placards. See how to display your permit properly. 

Get Your Parking Permit

Contactor/Vendor parking permits are provided for designated lots on campus. Contractors/Vendors must apply in-person at the University Police station.

The Office of Parking and Transportation has created specific rules to help ensure the safety of drivers on campus. Parking tickets can be paid at the University Police station or in drop-boxes located throughout campus.

Rules and Fines

Students are encouraged to use the Clarion Area Transit bus service instead of driving to campus. All students may receive a free stadium permit instead of purchasing an on-campus permit. In addition, students ride free with a student ID. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days a week. On weekdays, the Campus Loop route travels every half-hour to many off-campus apartments in the Clarion area and to the University Stadium. In the evenings, the Mall Run travels hourly from the campus, stadium, and surrounding area to the Mall (exit 62) area.

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