Parking Regulations

If you need additional information not provided on this page or have suggestions regarding campus security or parking matters, please contact or visit the University Police Office. A complete copy of the regulations is available at the University Police Office, located on the ground floor of Kunsela Hall, Room B126.

Parking Regulations

1. Registration: Registration is required for all students, faculty and staff using any campus parking lot. A parking decal or temporary permit is required for all vehicles, even if a vehicle is used on campus for only one day. Additional vehicles may be registered for no additional parking fee, but only one registered vehicle may be parked on campus at a time.

   Parking fees, as approved by the Chancellor or designee, shall be charged for motor vehicles parked within designated lots. Vehicles are not considered registered until the decal is displayed on the window using its own adhesive.

   If you drive a vehicle that is not registered on campus, notify the University Police Office. University Police is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may use a campus call box or call 315-792-7222.

   Any attempt to register a vehicle for use by another person will be treated as fraud and may result in criminal action and/or University disciplinary action. Fraud is a crime in New York State.

2. Display of Decal: The decal must be displayed on one of the rear driver's-side windows.
3. Purchase of Decal: Decals are paid for at the Business Office. Payment for a decal does not complete the vehicle registration process. The decal must be picked up at the University Police Office.
4. Issue of Decal: Decals are issued by the University Police Office in Kunsela Hall. The office is open 24 hours a day. Individuals seeking a decal must present a current, valid vehicle registration and proof of being a SUNY student at the time of application.
5. Medical Permits: Medical permits require a doctor's authorization and may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Police Office. Medical permits must be placed on the vehicle's dashboard and remain clearly visible.
6. Temporary Permits: Temporary permits may be obtained 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Temporary permits must be placed on the vehicle's dashboard and remain clearly visible.
7. Permits Are Not Transferable: Permits must be permanently and entirely affixed using their own adhesive. Taping or other temporary methods of attachment are not permitted. If you change vehicles while your permit is valid, you must remove the old permit. A replacement permit is available from the University Police Office.
8. Visitor Parking: Visitor parking is primarily available in parking lots B, F, E, M and J. Vehicles parked outside designated visitor parking areas must display a valid registration decal or temporary permit. Students, faculty and staff cannot be classified as visitors, regardless of whose vehicle they are driving or parking.
9. Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is prohibited in all lots except E, F, H, I, J, K, L and M. Prior authorization is required for overnight parking in any other lot. Campus emergency call boxes may be used to contact University Police.
10. Driving on Pedestrian Walkways: Driving on pedestrian walkways is prohibited on campus. Emergency vehicles and University maintenance vehicles are exempt.
11. Warning Tickets: Warning tickets for unregistered vehicles are generally issued during the first week of classes as a reminder. This is a courtesy, and drivers are not guaranteed a warning before receiving a parking violation.

Parking Violations

• Fines and Penalties: Campus parking and traffic rules and regulations must be followed.
• Responsibility: The person in whose name a vehicle is registered with the University is responsible for all traffic and parking violations associated with that vehicle and is subject to applicable fines or disciplinary action.
• Payment: Parking violations must be paid at the Office of the Bursar within seven calendar days of issuance.
• Holds on Student Accounts: University Police will place a hold on a student's account when a parking violation has not been paid.
• Fines:
  • $50 for parking in restricted zones, including accessible parking and fire zones.
  • $15 for an unregistered motor vehicle.
  • $10 for other violations.
• Towing: After five unpaid parking tickets, a vehicle parked on campus may be towed at the owner's expense. Vehicles parked in designated tow-away zones may also be towed at the owner's expense.
• Unauthorized Permits: Individuals using an unauthorized permit may be subject to:
  • University disciplinary action.
  • Prosecution in local criminal court.

Parking Violation Appeals

A person who receives a notice of violation may appeal the parking violation within seven days of the date it was issued. After the seven-day appeal period, the right to appeal expires, and all applicable violation charges and/or expenses become due and payable.

Appeal applications are available at the University Police Office. Appeals may be submitted in person or in writing. All Appeal Board decisions are final.