Student Parking Permit Registration

View parking permit options and fees here.

• NEW  IMPORTANT DATES - Student Parking Permits for 2010 Fall Semester:
• How Do I Register Online?
• Student Parking Zone Assignments and Upgrade Requests
• Display of Permits
• Replacement of Permits
• Expiration of Permits
• Vehicle Registration Restrictions
• Multi-Vehicle / Single-Driver Registration
• Things You Need to Know

IMPORTANT DATES- Student Parking Permits for 2010 Fall Semester

Parking zones are assigned based upon class status and availability. Students are encouraged to register early to get the best zone assignment for their class status.

Note: Enforcement for parking permits will resume 48 hours after classes begin for the semester/term.

How Do I Register Online?

Your parking permit purchase will be charged to your Tuition and Fees bill, so you will not need to spend money when registering. 

Thank you for using our online vehicle registration process!

Student Parking Zone Assignments and Upgrade Requests

HOW WILL I KNOW MY PARKING ZONE?

You will receive the best available parking zone at the time of your parking registration, and you will be notified of your parking zone assignment when parking permits are mailed.   

PARKING ZONE UPGRADE REQUESTS

Parking upgrades for the PARKING DECK are available for residential and commuter (non-freshmen) students only. 

To request a parking upgrade for 2010 Spring-Fall Semesters, the student holding the permit will need to submit the parking upgrade request via e-mail to parking@uncw.edu. The e-mail must include the following information; otherwise, upgrade requests will not be considered:

1. Student’s full name
2. Student’s Banner ID number (850 number)
3. Current parking zone assignment
4. Desired parking zone or  deck assignment
5. Current class status: freshman, sophomore, junior or senior  
6. Student’s contact information:  telephone number and UNCW e-mail address
7. Any additional information you would like considered in your request
8. If requesting an upgrade for the PARKING DECK, please note DECK within the subject line of the e-mail.

Display of Permits

• Permits for vehicles must be affixed and clearly visible on the outside bottom left rear windshield or left rear bumper.
• Vehicles without permanent rear windows should display their permit on left rear bumper.
• Permits on motorcycles must be affixed in a manner so as to be readily visible.

Replacement of Permits

Permits are non-transferable. Replacement permits may be obtained from Parking & Transportation Services during normal business hours.

If a permit is defaced or removed, the registrant is responsible for replacing the permit.

If a permit is lost, stolen or non-retrievable due to an accident, a police report is required to obtain a replacement permit.

If your car is in an accident, you can get a new permit at no extra charge. You must turn in the old permit from the wrecked car. If you do not have the old permit, you must present the current registration for the vehicle or bill of sale for the new car.

If you have a change in vehicles, contact Parking & Transportation Services to obtain a replacement permit.

Parking permits must be removed from registered vehicles and returned to the Parking & Transportation Services for the following reasons:

• Change in vehicle owners
• Change of student status changing the parking assignment
• Refund

Expiration of Permits

All permits will expire as designated on the permit.

Vehicle Registration Restrictions

A. All undergraduate students living within a one-mile radius of the center of campus are prohibited from buying or displaying a daytime (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) parking permit during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. Undergraduates living within the one-mile radius may purchase a nighttime only permit, valid between 4 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on weekends.

B. All students must provide proof of vehicle liability insurance by providing name of insurance company and policy number as required by NC General Statutes, G.S. 116-44.4 (d) and G.S. 20-279.1 (11).

C. To register a vehicle, the individual must complete a vehicle registration form with a current license tag number, make, model and color of vehicle; and insurance information as noted above.

D. A student may not register more than one vehicle without the approval of Parking & Transportation Services. Only one vehicle, registered to the same person, may be parked on campus at a time.
See Multi-Vehicle/Single-Driver Registration below.

E. The individual in whose name the vehicle is registered is responsible for all parking tickets issued to that vehicle.

Multi-Vehicle / Single-Driver Registration

When more than one vehicle will be used by an individual student for commuting purposes, the following conditions apply:

1. All vehicles must be registered with Parking & Transportation Services.
2. Students who register two vehicles must provide registration for both cars. The vehicle registrations for all vehicles must be in the same last name or have the same address.
3. Only one vehicle, registered to the same person, may be on campus at any time.
4. A permit will be issued and must be displayed on the vehicle being parked on campus.
5. Violation of this policy will result in suspension of this privilege, a citation and fine.

Things you NEED To KNOW

• All parking on campus is by permit only. All vehicles parked on university property must be registered, display a valid UNCW parking permit, and park only in areas authorized by the permit classification.
  
  
• All faculty, staff and students displaying a State-issued handicap placard must be properly registered with the parking office.
  
  
• UNCW enforces its parking regulations with ticketing, booting, and towing.
  
  
• Student permit holders may park in any non-reserved or commuter space between 4 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday – Friday and on weekends.
  
  
• Rules regarding service vehicles, fire lanes, loading zones, 24-hour reserved, handicap and visitor spaces must be observed at all times.
  

• Parking regulations and permit enforcement is twenty-four (24) hours per day – every day (365/366 days per year).
  
  
• Lack of convenient parking is not a valid excuse for a violation!

• Disabled vehicles must be reported to University Police in person or by phone.
  
  
• If you receive a ticket and have a valid appeal with documentation, you may appeal within seven calendar days. Written appeals to the Parking Appeals Committee are filed in Parking & Transportation Services.   ALL DECISIONS OF THE PARKING APPEALS COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.
  
  
• UNCW students cannot park at parking meters. Students are permitted to park ONLY in the white spaces within their assigned commuter or resident zone.
  
  
• Commuter students are NOT permitted to park in resident zone areas (at any time).
  
  
• Resident lots are designated by color (Blue, Teal, Black, Gold and Brown). The color of your permit indicates your designated zone. Resident students must park in assigned resident zones while parked in their residential area.
  
  
• Resident students may use commuter parking lots only after 4 p.m. until 7 a.m.!
  
  
• Parking permits are needed for evenings to use the Library. Undergraduate students living within the one-mile radius may wish to purchase a nighttime permit. 
  
  
• Persons with nighttime permits are not allowed to park in residential areas or the parking deck.
  
  
  

Questions?

If you have any questions concerning the registration process or need additional information about parking on campus, don’t hesitate to let us know. Contact information is below.

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to refine our parking system.