Parking FAQ

No. Visitors, students, and guests are allowed to park in designated free parking lots without a permit between 6 am and 2 am.  Refer to the Parking Map (409KB) for details.

Yes, overnight visitors between 2 am – 6 am are required to obtain a parking permit from Parking Services. The cost of the permit is $5 and the visitor must provide a valid vehicle registration and driver’s license. 

Visitors of resident students are allowed one overnight parking permit valid for 2 consecutive nights every 14 days. First year residents are only allowed overnight visitors Thursday through Saturday nights.

Upon receiving a housing assignment, students may apply on-line “Manage my Account” for a parking permit (SVSU user name and password required) or complete the process at Housing Check-in. 

Once the online permit application and Housing check-in is complete, the permit will be available for pick-up at University Police & Parking Services located at the corner of Pierce Road and South Entrance Drive.

Yes, you will need to obtain a resident temporary parking permit from Parking Services. The permit is $5 and is valid for up to two weeks. Residents must provide a valid vehicle registration and driver’s license.

Visitors are able to park in any designated visitor or free parking lot without a permit between the hours of 6 am and 2 am.  Any vehicle on-campus after 2 am must have a valid permit. Visitors can obtain an overnight parking permit from Parking Services. Visitors must provide a valid vehicle registration and driver’s license. The cost for a permit is $5. 

Visitors of resident students are allowed one overnight parking permit valid for 2 nights every 14 days. First year residents are only allowed overnight visitors Thursday through Saturday nights.

Parking Services offers a Motor Assistance Program. If you accidentally lock your keys in your vehicle, your vehicle has a dead battery, or you need jumper cables, you can request assistance by contacting Parking Services at (989) 964-4141. Parking Services offers this service free of charge. 

Tickets can be paid on-line https://svsu.t2hosted.com/cit/index.aspx or in-person at University Police or Campus Financial Services Center accepting cash, check or money order.

Click the following link for parking violation appeal instructions.