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Disabled Placards

Permit Policy
All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid campus permit. This includes vehicles displaying DMV issued placards. Daily and short term permits can be obtained from the permit dispensers located in the parking lots throughout campus.

View our Short Term Rate Table.

Parking Areas
Vehicles displaying a valid DMV placard, and a valid campus parking permit, may utilize any accessible disabled parking space on campus. Please view a map for disabled parking space locations. These vehicles may also park in any lot or space designated for visitors, students, staff or faculty. The time zones on campus (30 minute spaces) may also be used without regard for the posted time limit. Parking in metered spaces without paying the meter is also allowed, provided that a valid placard and a valid campus permit are displayed.

Areas to Avoid
DMV placards are not valid in fire lanes, non-designated parking areas, reserved, or restricted areas. Parking is also not permitted at red curbs or in the blue crosshatched areas adjacent to the accessible spaces.

Space Designation
Parking Services will make every effort to establish convenient parking spaces to facilitate access by disabled individuals. Parking Services depends on the recommendations made by the Disabled Students Program office to help identify these locations. The number and type of disabled spaces are determined in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines and specifications. Disabled spaces are installed in parking areas located close to building entrances. Please Contact Us if you feel additional spaces may be needed in any specific area of campus.