Please consider sustainable transportation options such as riding a bike, riding a bus, carpooling, and/or walking to campus, before requesting a parking permit.
A valid UNCG parking permit must be properly displayed on all student vehicles at all times when parked on University property. UNCG students (including freshmen) are eligible to purchase a UNCG parking permit based on their residency classification (commuter vs. resident).
Please Note Some permit types are limited in quantity and are sold on a first come first serve basis or by wait list. Prices for permits vary by type. Student permits are charged to student accounts for payment. Permits purchased after August 1 are prorated daily.
Parking permits are the property of UNCG Parking Operations and Campus Access Management (POCAM). Permits may not be sold, given away, transferred, or borrowed. The permit holder on record is responsible for all violations. If you choose to purchase a parking permit, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with campus parking regulations, NC state laws for motorized vehicle operators, as well as campus safety guidelines for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
A permit is required to park on campus. Permits are valid for up to one year and expire on August 1 of the specified permit year. Waiting lists are maintained and students are notified by email as additional permits become available. To see the most up to date information on which permit types are currently wait listed, please go to parkingpermits.uncg.edu and look under permit types.
Residential Permit Options
Permit Type
Annual Cost
Notes
EB
$193.00
• Residential remote lot at 1600 W Gate City Blvd. • The lot is gated with limited access. • Accessible via Park & Ride buses (Monday-Friday) and EB shuttle Sundays 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. • Valid on campus in “B” spaces Monday-Thursday, 3:00 pm – 7:30 am and during weekends, breaks, holidays, and summer. • Additional Residential Remote Lot information.
VB
$333.00
• Available to Spartan Village residents only, including Lofts on Lee residents. • Valid in Spartan Village lots as well as Lots 1, 1A and 50.
• Resident student permits for McIver Deck, Oakland Deck, and Walker Deck. • Check https://parkingpermits.uncg.edu/ for availability.
SGB
$490.00
• Available to residents of Spring Garden Apartments only.
MO, MS
$59.00
• Motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters must be parked in designated surface lot spaces.
Commuter Permit Options
Permit Type
Annual Cost
Notes
C
$333.00
• Valid on campus in “C” spaces at all times 24/7. • Map of eligible parking locations. • Ideal for 8:00 am classes. Limited spaces after 8:30 am. • Also valid at Park & Ride during operation.
WE, KE, ME
$333.00
• Evening deck permits are valid on campus 3:00 pm – 7:00 am in designated decks. • Valid at Park & Ride during operation. • Evening permits available for Oakland, McIver or Walker.
E
$193.00
• Valid on campus in “C” spaces 3:00 pm – 7:00 am. • Valid at Park & Ride during operation.
MC, WC, KC
$490.00
• Commuter student permits for McIver Deck, Walker Deck, Oakland Deck. • Currently managed by wait list.
MO, MS
$59.00
• Motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters must be parked in designated surface lot spaces.
Additional Information
Refunds
Parking permits are optional for students, therefore are separate from the class registration and cancellation process. If you withdraw from the University or decide not to attend, it is your responsibility to return your parking permit to the parking office immediately. Refunds are processed based on a prorated fee schedule. No refunds after March 31st. All credits are applied to the student account.
Permit Distribution
Permits requested before July 26th will be mailed to chosen address.
Permits requested after July 26th must be picked up (with presentation of a photo id) at the Parking Operations office.
Parking Permit Registration Checklist
Do you know your iSPARTAN username and password?
Are you registered for classes at UNCG?
Do you know your vehicle make, model, and type?
Do you know your license plate number?
Do you know your vehicle insurance provider?
Do you know your insurance policy number?
A valid UNCG parking permit must be properly displayed at all times when parked on University property. Parking permits are the property of UNCG Parking Operations and Campus Access Management (POCAM). Permits may not be sold, given away, transferred, or borrowed. The permit holder on record is responsible for all violations.
If you choose to purchase a parking permit, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with campus parking regulations, NC state laws for motorized vehicle operators, as well as campus safety guidelines for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Employees purchasing a permit online are authorizing payment through monthly payroll deduction. If an employee wants to pay for a permit in full with check, cash or Visa/MasterCard please contact the Parking Operations for further instruction. Parking permit fees are payroll deducted one month in advance. Effective with the April 2020 employee payroll, permits that are payroll deducted are a pre-tax benefit.
If you are leaving the University or canceling a parking permit, please stop by the parking office on the last day you need the permit. Payroll deduction refunds are prorated based on the date the permit is returned. Employees returning permits on or after the 25th of the month will not receive a refund for that calendar month. If you paid by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard, refunds are processed based on a prorated fee schedule through the March 31st refund deadline.
Permit Options
Permit Type
Description
Annual Cost*
Monthly Payroll Deduction
A
• Valid on campus at all times in surface lots with “A” designation.
$333.00
$27.75
WE, KE, ME
• Permits are valid in designated deck 3:00 pm – 7:00 am. • Valid at Park & Ride during operation. • Choose one: McIver, Oakland, Walker.
$333.00
$27.75
E
• Valid at Park & Ride during operation. • Valid on campus in “C” lots 3:00 pm – 7:30 am.
$193.00
$16.08
KA, MA, WA
• Choose one: McIver, Oakland, Walker.
$490.00
$40.83
MO, MS
• Motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters must be parked in designated surface lot spaces.
$59.00
$59.00 (One time deduction)
RA
• Valid ONLY at 915 Northridge St. when HEAT Route 73 is operating. • 915 Northridge lot open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. • Valid in “VB” lots in during the summer/holiday breaks when HEAT is not operating. • Valid after 3:00 pm in Lot 50. • Non-refundable. Not valid for use with service permits.
$33.00
$33.00 (One time deduction)
TA
• Temporary “A” permit is valid at all times in surface lots with “A” designation.
$35/month ($5/day)
N/A
A permit is required to park on campus. Permits are valid for one year, and expire on August 1 of the specified permit year.
*(Permits purchased after August 1st are prorated daily)
Permit Renewal
Online permit renewal for employees begins each year in June. Payroll deduction is the only acceptable payment for online permit renewals. To pay by cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa please contact the parking office. To ensure payroll deduction continues without interruption, please submit a permit renewal request before July 12th. Requests received after July 12th may result in a double deduction for parking on August payroll.
Employee permits will be mailed to the campus address assigned by Banner HR (unless purchased in the parking office after the renewal period). Please display your permit immediately. Permits must be properly displayed at all times when vehicle is parked on campus. Please remember to add/change/delete vehicle information if your vehicle registration(s) change.
Parking Registration Checklist
iSPARTAN username and password
Vehicle Make, Model, and Type
License Plate Number
REGISTRATION IN PARKING OFFICE ONLY – NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE
Summer regulations become effective April 25th, 2024.
If you do not currently have a valid UNCG parking permit, you will need to purchase a permit for use during summer (April 29 – August 5): 1st session and entire summer parking permit registration begins April 29th. 2nd session summer parking permit registration begins June 6th. Permits are issued in the parking office adjacent to the Walker Avenue Parking Deck. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Lot Options
Faculty/Staff
“A” Permits – Valid in “A” Spaces
“RA” Permits – Valid for 915 Northridge St. and “VB” Spaces
“KA”, “MA”, and “WA” – Valid in “C” Spaces
Resident
“B”, “EB”, and “VB” – Valid in “B”, “C” and “VB” Spaces
“KB”, “MB”, “SGB”, and “WB” – Valid in “B”, “C” and “VB” Spaces
Commuter
“C”, “KC”, “MC”, and “WC” – Valid in “B, “C”, and “VB” Spaces
“E”, “KE”, “ME”, and “WE” – Valid in “B, “C”, and “VB” Spaces
Permit Options
If you do not currently own a valid UNCG parking permit, you will need to purchase a permit for use during summer (May 9 – August 7):
Designated Surface Parking Lots – $32 per session/half-summer, $64 for the entire summer
Oakland Avenue Parking Deck or McIver Street Parking Deck – $53 per session/half-summer, $106 for the entire summer
Walker Avenue Parking Deck – Summer permits not available
Please bring with you the following information: vehicle license tag number, insurance carrier, and insurance policy number. If your vehicle is registered in the state of North Carolina, all of this information is listed on your vehicle registration card. Accepted forms of payment: student account, cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa.
Motorcycles, mopeds, and other motorized two- and three-wheeled scooters are considered alternative vehicles which must be registered for use on campus and parked in surface parking lot spaces designated specifically for mopeds, motorcycles, and scooters. These alternative vehicles are not permitted in parking decks or at bike racks. Permit pricing is the same for students, faculty, and staff.
If a moped, motorcycle, or scooter is your secondary mode of transportation, register your primary mode of transportation online, then add your alternative vehicle to your parking permit at no additional charge.
Registration
To complete the form you will need your license plate and insurance information. Permits must be renewed annually. Go to parkingpermits.uncg.edu to register.
Moped owners will not have to stick anything onto their mopeds. Permit registration will be verified via your license plate. Permits must be renewed annually.
Parking Tips
Park only in designated surface lot spaces.
Do not park in decks or at bike racks.
Never leave accessories or loose items on your vehicle.
Vehicle covers are permitted only if DMV tag or UNCG registration sticker remains clearly visible outside the covered area.
A valid UNCG parking permit must be properly displayed on all vehicles at all times when parked on University property. Failure to display a permit or misuse of a permit may result in fines, booting, towing, and/or loss of campus parking privileges. Vehicles displaying a permit must be registered.
To purchase a Service permit please come to the Parking Operations Office with your vehicle tag information. The office is located adjacent to the Walker Avenue Parking Deck. The office is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. Parking permits are the property of UNCG Parking Operations and Campus Access Management (POCAM). Permits may not be sold, given away, transferred, or borrowed. The permit holder on record is responsible for all violations. If you choose to purchase a parking permit, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with campus parking regulations, NC state laws for motorized vehicle operators, as well as campus safety guidelines for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Service Permits
Permit Cost
Notes
$5.00/day
• Surface Lots Only (Non-refundable and non-replaceable) • Spaces designated for service vehicles • Spaces designated for A, B, or C • Walker Avenue Parking Deck (2 hour limit)
$35.00/month
• Surface Lots Only (Non-refundable and non-replaceable) • Spaces designated for service vehicles • Spaces designated for A, B, or C • Walker Avenue Parking Deck (2 hour limit)
$333.00/year
• Surface Lots Only (Must be approved before purchasing) • Spaces designated for service vehicles • Spaces designated for A, B, or C • Walker Avenue Parking Deck (2 hour limit)
$490.00/year
• Deck Permit (Must be approved before purchasing)
Only as a last resort may service permits be used at meters and only for the specified time limit — up to 30 minutes near some residence halls and up to 2 hours near some academic and administrative buildings.
Restrictions
No parking in driving lanes, fire lanes, tow away zones, handicap accessible spaces, reserved spaces, on sidewalks or grass, under tree canopies, or any area not specifically designated for parking. Also, please do not block dumpsters. Remember, streets and service areas must always be accessible for emergency vehicles.
Pay-by-Hour Parking
Short-term parking may be available in a deck or at a meter. Deck rate is $2 first hour and $1 for each consecutive hour. $10 per day/entry maximum. Three decks are open for pay-by-hour parking on a space available basis:
McIver Street Parking Deck – No cashier. Cash, Visa, and MasterCard accepted at Exit Express machine
Oakland Avenue Parking Deck – Cashier only during academic year: Monday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Cash, Visa, and Mastercard accepted at Exit Express machine
Walker Avenue Parking Deck – Cashier 24/7. Cash, Visa, and MasterCard accepted at Exit Express machine
Meters are located throughout campus. The meter rate is $0.25 per 15 minutes. Please do not re-feed meters after the time limit has been reached or you may receive a citation.
Special Requests
Space may be reserved for project parking, staging and/or deliveries. For assistance, please stop by the parking office adjacent to the Walker Avenue Parking Deck or call 336.334.5681.
Summer Parking
Service vehicles may be registered at no cost to park in lots 1A or 1C during the summer. Lot 1A is near the intersection of Josephine Boyd Street and Oakland Avenue, behind Jack’s Corner Mediterranean Deli. Lot 1C is located at 1621 Spring Garden Street, between CVS and Bella Nails. Permits may be picked up in the Parking Office to display while parked in these lots.
Visitors may park at parking meters or in parking decks on a space available basis. Meters near residence halls have 30 minute limits and are intended specifically for visitors and loading/unloading purposes only. Most meters near academic buildings have 2 hour limits. Meter limits are strictly enforced so please park in a deck if you plan to be on campus for an extended time. Metered parking is 25 cents per 15 minutes. Three parking decks are open to visitors on a space available, pay by hour basis. All three decks are $2 first hour and $1 for each consecutive hour. $10 day/entry maximum.
LOST DECK ENTRY TICKET: Pay by hour customers that lose their entry ticket (ticket pulled upon entry) will be charged a $20 lost ticket fee. All decks accept cash, Visa, and MasterCard at Exit Express machines:
McIver Street Parking Deck – On the north side of campus near the School of Music and Sullivan Science.
Oakland Avenue Parking Deck – On the south side of campus, visible from Spring Garden Street and accessible from Kenilworth Street and Oakland Ave. Oakland Deck is attended weekdays during fall and spring semesters.
Walker Avenue Parking Deck – Accessible from Walker Avenue, Stirling Street, and Theta Street. An attendant is available at Walker Deck most of the time (24 hours a day) except holidays and breaks.
Exit Express is a fast and convenient way to pay for deck parking. Please note that Exit Express stations accept cash, Visa, and Mastercard. To utilize Exit Express:
Pull an entry ticket when entering the deck and keep it with you, being careful not to bend or lose it.
When you are ready to leave campus, walk to the EXIT EXPRESS pay station.
Insert your entry ticket into the machine and pay the amount due.
Take your validated ticket and walk to your vehicle.
Drive to Level 1 or Level 2 exit gate (depending on the deck) and insert your validated ticket into the exit gate card reader to exit. The gate will raise automatically.
Evening Parking
Vehicles may park in surface parking lot #7 or lot #50 with or without a permit from Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm – 7:00 am. Lot 7 is accessible from Tate Street and Highland Avenue, bordered by Oakland Avenue. Lot 50 is located at the corner of Josephine Boyd St. and West Gate City Blvd.
Parking on Weekends
Vehicles may park in valid B/C/VB surface parking lot parking spaces with or without a permit from 5 pm Friday through midnight Sunday. After midnight Sunday, vehicles parked in surface lots without a permit are subject to standard enforcement and will be ticketed, booted and/or towed.
Vehicles may park in the McIver Street Parking Deck with the first 90 minutes complimentary from noon Friday through midnight Sunday. To utilize:
Pull a ticket to enter McIver Deck.
When leaving, take entry ticket to Exit Express pay station for validation.
Any additional time over the first 90 minutes must be paid.
Take validated ticket and drive to nearest exit gate.
Insert validated ticket into exit gate card reader.
Exit gate will raise.
Please remember North Drive is a fire lane therefore “no parking” is strictly enforced at all times.
Restrictions
Regulations are subject to enforcement at all times (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) in order to facilitate campus access within the limits of available space.
Handicap accessible spaces, metered spaces, and reserved spaces are subject to standard enforcement at all times; no exceptions.
Lots #5, 24, 25, 25A, and 29 are designated for “A” permits only; no exceptions.
Bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, roller blades, skates, skateboards, buses, trailers, off-road, and over-height vehicles are prohibited from parking decks in the interest of safety.
Complimentary parking for visiting buses and oversized vehicles is limited. Please contact the parking office to request parking.
Speed limit on campus is 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. The speed limit inside parking decks and parking lots is 10 miles per hour.
Parking meters and parking deck automated Exit Express pay stations accept cash only. If you do not have cash, there are several ATM locations on campus.
Walker Deck cashier attendant accepts cash, checks, Mastercard, and Visa. The attendant window is located on level 3 adjacent to the Stirling Street exit lane. Attendant also may be reached by telephone, 336.334.5681.
Walker Avenue circle behind the library tower is a transit hub for HEAT, and Spartan Chariot buses. Drivers of private vehicles may not park, stop, or wait for passengers in the circle. Instead, drivers are encouraged to use the passenger pick-up/drop-off area on Stirling Street. PART picks up on Stirling Street in front of the EUC.
Areas not specifically designated for parking are tow-away zones. Any vehicle inhibiting traffic flow, hampering fire protection, or parked illegally is subject to immediate tow.
The University is not responsible for loss or damage to vehicles or to any articles left therein resulting in accident, fire, and/or theft.
For additional information or questions, please call 336.334.5681.
Ready to Get Your Permit?
Visit the UNCG parking permits website to register for your permit for the upcoming school semester or summer session.
EB permits are issued for residential students to park in a gated lot less than 1 mile from campus, located next to the Park & Ride lot on West Gate City Blvd.
The EB lot Warren Street gate is open at these times: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am -10:00 pm, last bus 9:40 pm; Friday 7:00 am -7:00 pm, last bus 6:40 pm; and Sunday 6:00 pm -10:00 pm; last bus 9:55 pm.
Monday – Friday, students may ride a Park & Ride bus to/from the EB lot with shuttle service every 15 minutes stopping at five locations: Spring Garden St. near Yum Yum, Spring Garden St. near Graham, Gate City Blvd. & Glenwood, Park & Ride lot, 1720 W. Gate City Blvd., EB lot, 1600 W. Gate City Blvd.
Sunday evenings 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, an EB Express shuttle picks up students in the EB lot returning to campus. On Saturday the EB lot is closed; no access. However, vehicles may be parked on campus in B spaces during weekends from 3:00 pm Friday through 7:30 am Monday. To park in a deck, standard rates apply; $10 max per day/entry.
EB permits are valid in B permit spaces on campus during weekends 3:00 pm Friday through 10:00 pm Sunday; evening hours 3:00 pm – 7:30 am Monday – Thursday; as well as during breaks, holidays, and summer session. If a student misses the last evening shuttle, a vehicle may be parked in any B permit space overnight until the EB lot reopens the next morning at 7:00 am. To park in a deck, standard rates apply; $10 max per day/entry).
EB permits are not valid in A only lots, decks, meters, reserved spaces, or the Park & Ride lot at 1720 W. Gate City Blvd. If the EB lot is closed due to inclement weather, shuttle services may be suspended. EB permits are valid in B spaces when the EB lot is closed.
Parking Permit Waitlist
To be added to the UNCG Parking Permit Wait List, you will need to know your iSpartan ID and password. If you are a new student and have not setup this account, please visit the University account activation information page. You can only be on one deck waiting list and one surface lot waiting list at any given time.
Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are notified by email as additional permits become available. To be added to a wait list, please carefully read the following information, then complete and submit a wait list request form below. As you complete the online wait list request form, please be careful to ensure the information you enter is current and the email address you provide is checked regularly.
When a permit becomes available, you will be notified by email and given at least four (4) business days to respond and accept the permit. Please respond promptly because if you miss the deadline, you will be dropped from the wait list and the permit designated for you will be offered to the next person on the list. Additional deadline and acceptance terms will be explained in the email notification.
Wait list sequence may be based on customer profile and permit type as well as the date of application. Parking Operations reserves the right to adjust the wait list based on overall parking supply and demand. Placement on a wait list does not guarantee you will receive a permit nor does it obligate you to purchase a permit.
The ParkMobile app is now available to be used at approximately 200 spaces on campus. Individual spaces will have either a meter or a ParkMobile sign.
Stickers and signage will provide information to drivers on how to pay for parking using the app. ParkMobile is a free app available for iPhone and Android devices, users can additionally register on parkmobile.io. After setting up their account, customers can immediately begin using the system with their registered mobile device. The ParkMobile app lets users remotely view and update/add time for their parking spot. Additional time should only be added for up to the max length of the meter, which is 2 hours.
ParkMobile is widely available at more than 100 universities across the country. As the most widely used mobile parking solution in the country with more than 10 million people using ParkMobile’s services over 60 million times per year across 350 cities, ParkMobile is excited to make a difference leveraging our large network of users.
