To reduce congestion in high-demand areas and improve parking for all students, faculty and staff, Georgia College & State University will implement the first phase of a new parking plan this fall.
Two levels of parking permits will be available to employees, each listed as follows:
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A $240 parking permit grants access to all employee-designated lots.
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A $50 permit grants access to the Irwin Street parking lot.
Registration for employee parking permits will open at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2. Register online.
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NOTE: Permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limited number of $240 permits available.
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Students will register for parking permits beginning July 1.
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For more details and answers to frequently asked questions, see below.
Parking FAQs
Who needs to have a parking permit?
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Any student or employee parking a vehicle on campus is required to register for a valid university parking permit and to know and follow all university parking regulations.
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Faculty and staff are eligible for employee parking permits.
Can I register multiple vehicles?
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Yes. Multiple vehicles can be added to the same permit, but only one vehicle can be on campus at the same time.
How are permits paid for?
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Payments in the amount of $20 per month for salaried positions (paid monthly) and $10 per for hourly employees (paid biweekly) will be deducted automatically from employee paychecks.
What happens if I would like a $240 parking permit but do not get one?
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Parking and Transportation will maintain a waitlist for anyone that would like a $240 parking permit, and employees will be contacted in the order they registered as spaces become available.
Will I get a sticker or decal to display on my vehicle to prove I have a permit?
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No. Permits are associated to license plate numbers and will be checked by Parking Services, via license plate recognition software.
Will new signage be installed to clearly identify student vs. staff/faculty parking?
Do I need to be on campus to register for a parking permit?
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Parking registration can be completed using any computer or wireless device.
Can I register by phone?
Do I need to register every year?
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After the initial registration, permits will renew automatically from year to year, unless otherwise directed.
If I register for an Irwin Street parking permit, will there be shuttles?
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Yes. Shuttles will serve the Irwin Street parking lot from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays.
How can I track shuttle locations and schedules?
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Download the PassioGo app to track shuttle schedules and locations.
When will parking enforcement begin?
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Permits will go into effect and enforcement will begin Monday, Aug. 18.
Will ticket prices remain the same?
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No. Parking violations will be ticketed at a higher rate than in the past to ensure compliance and assure that spots remain available for those who purchased permits. A driver could also receive multiple tickets in one day if a vehicle is not moved over three hours after a ticket is issued.
Will there be designated guest spaces?
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Yes. Guest parking spaces will be available at Irwin Street, Centennial Center and West Campus parking.
Where can I learn more about campus parking policies?