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On-Campus Resident Permits
Residents residing in First Year Suites or Living Center North will be issued a UR permit. The permit will be valid in Lots J-3, J-4 (south end), University Village East or University Village West. Residents residing in University Village or Living Center South will be issued a VR permit. The permit will be valid in University Village East or University Village West. Overflow parking is available in Lot G-3 for all residents. Residents residing in Pine Grove will be issued a P permit. The permit will be valid in Pine Grove only. All SVSU resident students are eligible to register one vehicle for parking in resident lots on campus each academic year at no charge. A $50.00 fee will be charged to replace a resident permit.
Resident permits are distributed after check-in to on-campus residents at the University Police Department. Permits may also be obtained from the Cashier’s Office located at first floor Wickes, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Parking Services located at the University Police Department.
Printable On-Campus Resident Permit Application 
(28k PDF)
A copy of the student’s driver’s license and valid vehicle registration is required.
Contact Joyce Payne at jep(at)svsu.edu, or by telephone 989-964-4140, if you have any questions.
Faculty & Staff Permits
All faculty and staff of SVSU are eligible to obtain a permit expiring September 15 each year valid in Lots F (west end), G-1 (north end), J-4 (north end), and L. Permit(s) can be obtained by printing and returning the application form to the Cashier’s Office located at first floor Wickes. Permit fee is $20.00. Permits for a new year are ready after August 15th and returned by interoffice mail.
Printable Faculty & Staff Permit Application (23k PDF)
Contact Joyce Payne at jep(at)svsu.edu, or by telephone 989-964-4140, if you have any questions.
Appealing a Parking Ticket:
Follow the instructions located here.
Printable Parking Violation Appeals Form (3.49M PDF)
Parking Services Coordinator: Joyce Payne at University Police, 989.964.4140.
Top 10 Explanations Given When Appealing a Parking Ticket
- I didn't see the sign
We are overloaded with information every day. The last thing we look at is signs. Parking signs and regulations are present to ensure efficient and orderly use of our parking resources. - This was my first time on campus
As drivers of motor vehicles, we all travel to many different cities or locations that are unfamiliar to us. The responsibility is ours, however, to be aware of signs which provide parking information. - I was only going to be a couple of minutes
Many of us have every intention of just running in and out of a building. The possibility exists that we may be longer than anticipated. It may be practical to park the vehicle in a free parking lot. - "Someone" told me I could park there
Sometimes we ask a University employee, roommate, coach or friend where to park and they give us incorrect information. If we have a question regarding parking, who better to ask than Parking Services? - I didn't know I had to have a parking permit
We all need to be pro-active. It is a good idea to check with Parking Services or the SVSU website for information at www.svsu.edu/universitypolice before rather than after receiving a ticket. - Other cars were parked there, and they didn't have a ticket
There are instances where enforcement is done in one area and the officers move on to other areas as vehicles come and go. Every vehicle parked in violation will not always be issued a ticket. - The lot was full and there wasn't anywhere else to park
Lot surveys are done yearly during fall and winter semesters in an effort to ensure adequate parking space on campus. On occasion, some parking lots may be full. - I didn't know I had to put money in the meter
Whether parking at a meter on or off campus, payment is required. Meters are self-explanatory and will have days, times and payment required located within each meter head. - The officer was just waiting to write me a ticket
Parking enforcement officers are very efficient and are expected to patrol all areas on campus. However, they are not instructed to "wait" for someone to be in violation of a parking ordinance. - There wasn't a ticket on my car
Under Michigan law, the registered owner of the vehicle is still responsible for the ticket. Parking Services sends a postcard as a reminder.
Parking Lots
Signs located at the entrance to each parking lot indicate restricted times and usage for parking facilities. Many parking areas on campus are open to the public at no charge, although there are some restricted/reserved lots.
Vehicles parked on campus overnight must be registered with the Department of University Police and parked in designated parking lots only. Unregistered cars parked overnight will be ticketed and may be impounded. Call (989) 964-4141 for more information.
MANY CROSSWALKS ON CAMPUS REQUIRE MOTORISTS TO STOP WHEN PEDESTRIANS ARE IN THE CROSSWALK. FAILURE TO STOP WHEN A PEDESTRIAN IS PRESENT MAY RESULT IN A MOVING VIOLATION CITATION BEING ISSUED.
LOT A: 107 spaces. Located north of the South Campus Complex. Reserve and handicap parking, permit only until 6:45p.m., Monday through Friday. Open parking all day Saturday and Sunday, no parking 2:00a.m. to 6:00a.m.
LOT B: 334 spaces . Located east of Fox Drive and south of Living Center South. Reserve resident, Campus Facilities, handicap, permit required. Visitor parking only, permit required 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Permits available from the Cashier’s office located in Wickes Hall and University Police.
LOT D: 251 spaces. Located east of Brown Hall. Open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., handicap and Campus Facilities, permit required. This lot is the most popular parking lot for students. It is very difficult to find a space in this lot.
LOT E: 479 spaces. Located north of the Ryder Center. Open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., handicap, permit required. Available spaces are somewhat limited.
LOT F: 314 spaces. Located north of Brown Hall. Parking by faculty and staff, permit only until 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday on west side of lot. East side of lot has limited open spaces anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open parking in entire lot all day Saturday and Sunday, no parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Open parking spaces may be difficult to find in this lot.
LOT G-1: 149 spaces. Located west of College of Education building. Reserve, open, handicap and metered parking. North end of lot reserved for faculty and staff parking, permit only until 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Open parking thereafter and all day Saturday and Sunday. East end of lot is open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This lot may have limited access and availability.
LOT G-2: 340 spaces. Located west of Lot G-1 near College of Education building. Open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This lot has many available spaces.
LOT G-3: 294 spaces. Located southwest of College of Education building. Open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overnight guests of residents in the Living Centers and First Year Suites will park in this lot after obtaining a permit. Guests of residents in the University Village may park in this lot after obtaining a permit if visitor spaces in University Village are full.
LOT J-1: 359 spaces. Located west of Curtiss Hall. Open and metered parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This lot has many available parking spaces.
LOT J-2: 389 spaces. Located west of Curtiss Hall, south of Lot J-1. Open parking anytime except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. On occasion, this lot may be reserved for conferences.
LOT J-3: 354 spaces. Located southwest of Curtiss Hall. Reserve resident parking permit required at all times. Permits available from the Cashier’s office located in Wickes Hall and University Police.
LOT J-4: 152. Located south of Curtiss Hall. Faculty and staff, handicap and resident parking. Parking by faculty and staff, permit only until 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday on north end of lot. Open parking on north end all day Saturday and Sunday, no parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Reserve resident parking permit required south end of lot. Permits available from the Cashier’s office located in Wickes Hall and University Police.
K LOT: 196 spaces. Located south of Science East Bldg. Open parking except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. It may be difficult to find a space in this lot.
L LOT: 102 spaces. Located south of Pioneer Hall (construction zone). Reserve, handicap and metered parking. Lot reserved for faculty and staff parking, permit only until 6:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. Open parking thereafter and all day Saturday and Sunday, no parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This lot has very limited access and availability.
R LOT: 260 spaces. Located southwest of the Ryder Center. Open and handicap parking except 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This lot has limited access and availability.
VILLAGE WEST: 192 spaces. Located west of University Village entering from Pierce Rd. Resident parking permit required, handicap spaces. Permits available from the Cashier’s Office located in Wickes Hall and University Police. Visitor spaces located at northwest and southwest area of lot and in Village Central entering from Pierce Road. Overnight guest permit required 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Guests may park in Lot G-3 after obtaining a permit if visitor spaces in University Village Central are full.
VILLAGE CENTRAL: 208 spaces. Located south of University Village entering from Pierce Road. Resident parking permit required, handicap spaces. Permits available from the Cashier’s Office located in Wickes Hall and University Police. Visitor spaces entering from Pierce Rd. Overnight guest permit required 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Guests may park in Lot G-3 after obtaining a permit if visitor spaces in Village Central are full.
VILLAGE EAST: 175 spaces. Located east of University Village, entering from Fox Dr. Resident parking permit required, handicap spaces. Permits available from the Cashier’s Office located in Wickes Hall and University Police. Guests may park in Lot G-3 after obtaining a permit if visitor spaces in Village Central on Pierce Road are full.
PINE GROVE LANE: 174 spaces. Located in Pine Grove apartment area, entering from College Dr. Resident parking permit required, handicap spaces. Permits available from the Cashier’s Office located in Wickes Hall and University Police. Visitor spaces located near 7670 and 7650 Pine Grove Ln. Overnight guest permit required 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
BOOKSTORE LOT: 32 spaces. Located west of the Student Center near Fox Dr. and Collings Dr., entering from Lot J-4. Metered and handicap parking. No parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
FOUNDERS HALL: 6 spaces. Located in front of Founders Hall, entering from F Lot off College Dr. Open parking spaces for Founders Hall activity only.
WICKES CIRCLE DRIVE: 35 spaces. Located near Wickes Hall, entering from College Dr. Metered and handicap spaces, all other spaces Campus Facilities permit required.
FINE ARTS DRIVE: 27 spaces. Located near Arbury Fine Arts building, entering from College Dr. One hour, handicap and museum parking spaces, all other spaces Campus Facilities permit required.
ARBURY CR. SERVICE DRIVE: 8 spaces. Located near Arbury Fine Arts building and Curtiss Hall, entering from University Dr. 15 and 30 minute parking, handicap, all other spaces Campus Facilities and loading, unloading permit required.
DOAN SERVICE DRIVE: 14 spaces. Located south of Curtiss Hall, entering from Lot J-4 off University Dr. Campus Facilities permit required.
UNIVERSITY TURN-A-ROUND: 11 spaces. Located in front of Curtiss Hall, entering from University Dr. Handicap, one hour, other spaces Campus Facilities permit required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SERVICE DRIVE: 7 spaces. Located southwest of Ryder Center, entering from Collings Dr. Permit required.
SOUTH CAMPUS COMPLEX SOUTH: 28 spaces. Located south of South Campus Complex A building. Reserve parking, one hour and handicap spaces available.
SOUTH CAMPUS COMPLEX EAST: 22 spaces. Located east of South Campus Complex A building. Reserve and handicap parking.
Campus Metered Areas
WICKES CIRCLE DRIVE: 16 meters. Located near Wickes Hall, entering from College Dr. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
F LOT W.: 20 meters. Located north of Brown Hall, entering from College Dr. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
D LOT: 6 meters. Located near Science East, entering from College Dr. or Collings Dr. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
LOT J-1: 14 meters. Located near Curtiss Hall, entering from University Dr. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
L LOT: 14 meters. Located south of Pioneer Hall, entering from Collings Dr. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE: 2 meters. Located in Village Central area. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
B LOT: 14 meters. Located in B Lot near Living Center South. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
LOT G-1: 10 meters. Located in College of Education building. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BOOKSTORE LOT: 28 meters. Located adjacent to Lot J-4, west of the Student Center. Meters are two hour limit, enforced 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Parking Meter Summary
| Area Enforced | Time Limit | Time |
| Lot D | two hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Lot F | two hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Lot G-1 | two hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Lot J-1 | two hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Lot L | two hours | 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
| Student Center Lot | two hours | 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
| University Village East | two hours | 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
| University Village West | two hours | 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
| Wickes Circle Drive | two hours | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Contact Joyce Payne if you have any questions at jep(at)svsu.edu
Parking Fees
| Parking Violation | Fine | Permit | Fee | |
| No Parking | $10.00 | Temporary Overnight | $2.00 | |
| 2:00-6:00 a.m. | $10.00 | Lost/Stolen Permit | $50.00 | |
| Meters | $10.00 | Reserve Parking | $20.00 | |
| No Permit Displayed | $20.00 | |||
| Handicap | $75.00 | |||
| Street/Roadway | $10.00 | |||
| Firelane | $10.00 | |||
| Grass | $10.00 | |||
| Sidewalk | $10.00 | |||
| 15 Minute | $10.00 | |||
| 30 Minute | $10.00 | |||
| Snow Removal | $10.00 | |||
| Unlawful Display | $50.00 | |||
| Driving On Sidewalk | $20.00 | |||
| Vehicle Blocked In | $10.00 | |||
| Improper Display | $20.00 | |||
| Unregistered Vehicle | $20.00 | |||
| Angle Parking | $10.00 | |||
| Crosswalk | $10.00 | |||
| 45 Minute | $10.00 | |||
| 2 Hour | $10.00 | |||
| All Other Violations | $10.00 | |||
| 1st Offense-No Display | $2.00 | |||
| 2nd Offense-No Display | $5.00 | |||
| Three or Or More Offenses - | ||||
| No Display | $10.00 |
Motorist Assistance Program
The Motorist Assistance Program is our opportunity to help you. When you are on campus and have trouble with your vehicle, Parking Services is ready to lend a helping hand.
If you accidentally lock your keys in your vehicle, your vehicle has a dead battery, or you need jumper cables or a gas can, you can request assistance by contacting Parking Services at 4141.
Our aim is to provide help to members of the campus community who are stranded, particularly at night or in adverse weather. We are not trained mechanics, but will do our best to either get you on your way or find someone who can help you.
This service is free of charge.