Parking FAQ's
Visitor
- Where do I park when I need to come into the Parking office?
When you need to visit Parking Services, you may park in the MMTT visitor parking along Scott Street, enter the Multi-Modal building on the east or west side. Additional spaces are located in lot 26 at the corner of Hall of Fame and Washington. Metered spaces are available at the Monroe Street Parking garage.
- My car is broken down on campus and I do not have a permit. I plan on getting it moved
soon, will I get a ticket?
Disabled vehicles must be reported immediately to OSU Parking 405-744-6525 or OSU Police 405-744-6523 for verification. Temporary parking arrangements, up to 24 hours, may be approved for such vehicles parked safely within student lots or overflow lots. Vehicles in staff or faculty lots must be removed by 7:00 am the following business day. Failure to move the vehicle by the given times may result in fines and/or the vehicle being towed. We can also assist in jumping your battery and OSU PD can assist with if you lock you keys in your vehicle.
- My friend is coming to visit me, how can they park on campus without getting a ticket?
Visitors can obtain a permit to park on campus at the OSU Parking office located at 1006 West Hall of Fame, 7:30am – 5:30pm, M-F or park at a meter. To obtain a visitor permit please have your photo ID and your license plate number. Hourly parking is available at the Monroe Street Parking Garage or the Student Union Parking Garage.
- Do all visitors have to register at the Parking office? Is it possible to obtain
a visitor permit for someone coming to visit me, even if I have their information?
Where does a visitor permit allow me to park?
Yes. To obtain a visitor permit visit the Parking office between the hours of 7:30am – 5pm, M-F, or park at a meter. A visitor permit does not allow free parking at a meter.
No, we require all visitors to appear in person with a valid driver’s license.
Any legal parking space in the lot designated on the permit. A visitor permit does not allow free parking at a meter.
Disability Permits
- Can I use a State of Oklahoma issued handicap placard on campus? How do I obtain
a temporary handicap permit?
If you have an Oklahoma state-issued placard, you will need to visit Parking Services to obtain an OSU handicap permit BEFORE parking on campus. Bring a photo ID, note from your doctor stating that you need temporary handicap parking and for how long. You must have a valid OSU permit for the school year to be eligible for a free temporary handicap parking permit; otherwise, you may purchase one at the rate of $3/day, $9/week or $27/4 weeks.
Vendor
- Do vendors need a permit to park on campus?
All companies doing service-type business with the University on a regular basis which require parking on the campus are required to have a parking permit. This is a special parking permit and allows the holder parking privileges in vendor spaces and any other legal space, except for the Monroe Street and Wentz Lane Garage where parking is prohibited, unless paying at metered space. Application for such a permit must be made in writing on company letterhead and renewed annually to the OSU Parking Office. Vendors are not allowed in any reserved space, disability space without registering a qualifying state disability placard with Parking Services, or meter space (without paying the meter). It is prohibited to display a vendor permit while attending class at OSU. The vendor permit is only to be used while doing service type business with the University. Misuse of permit may result in parking fines and/or loss of parking privileges.
Permit information and pricing located on our vendor permit request form: “VENDOR” PERMIT REQUEST FORM
Permits
- Can I share my permit with friends?Parking permits are linked to individuals and may not be shared. If you are planning to carpool with other individuals, you may apply for a carpool permit at Parking Services.
- I only need my permit for one semester; do I have to pay for a full year?
When you get your permit you are charged for the full year, however, you may return it for a pro-rated refund when you no longer need it. This refund will be applied to your bursar account. We do not give refunds after April 30th.
- If I leave campus, can I give my permit to a friend to use?
No, permits are not transferable. If you give, sell or otherwise transfer ownership you will be guilty of wrongful use of a permit and will be fined $50.00 plus forfeiture of your parking privileges.
- Can I pick up my permit in the office instead of having it mailed to me?
All permit sales are online with the exception of registration, carpooling, university vehicle, vendor, wellness visitor, and permanently affixed. If you don’t have a local address at the time of your purchase you can have the permit shipped to Parking Services at 1006 West Hall of Fame.
- Do I have to have a permit to park in overflow?Yes- overflow simply means that any type permit may park in that lot (with the exception of lot restrictive permits).
- Why do I have to pay an “exchange fee” if I move to a different zone of residential
life?To cover the cost of the new permit.
- If I get a new vehicle, can I put my parking permit from my old vehicle on it?
Transferable (cling) parking permits are linked to the individual and may be easily transferred between vehicles that you may be driving. Update your new vehicle information at www.parking.okstate.edu click on “Manage My Account”.
- I drive two different vehicles often and it’s inconvenient for me to switch my permit
every day, can I get two permits?No, only one permit per student/employee. If you forget to switch your permit you may pick up a temporary permit at the Parking office for that day.
- What do I do if I lost my permit? Why do I have to buy a new permit if I lost mine?If you lost your parking permit, you MUST come to the parking office to report it immediately. The lost permit will be deactivated and the cost for a replacement permit is $10
- What if I reported my permit lost and later find the permit can I use it? What do
I do if I forgot my permit for the day?
No, you must return it to the OSU Parking office. If you accidentally or intentionally use the permit to park on campus you will be guilty of wrongful use of a permit and will be fined $50.00.
If you forget your parking permit for the day, you may visit Parking Services to obtain a temporary permit. You must have a photo ID and license plate number to obtain a temporary permit.
- How can I remove old vehicles from my parking account?The online parking system will not allow you to remove an old vehicle from your account. You may notify Parking Services if you no longer own a vehicle listed on your account and the vehicle (s) will be deactivated.
Citations
- How can I dispute a citation?Most appeals can be made online at our webpage. Visitors who wish to appeal a citation must create a guest account on the website or visit the Parking office to obtain a written appeal form. Citations must be appealed within 14 days of the citation issue date or they will no longer be appealable. Expired/failed meter, boot/impound, and tow citations are not appealable. All appeals are handled by an external judge and are not handled by Parking Services.
- Where do I pay my tickets?Citations may be paid at the parking office via cash, check or credit card. Citations may also be paid online, within 14 days from the issued date, at the parking website. On the 15th day, unpaid citations will have their balance transferred to the bursar. Information for paying citations at the bursar can be found at bursar.okstate.edu
Garages
- What are the height clearances of the parking garages?
Monroe and Wentz are 8'2"
Fourth Avenue Garage is 7'6"
- Can I park my vehicle in garages during inclement weather?
Yes, if you have a garage permit. If you do not have a permit, you may park in the garages but you are limited to the metered spaces located on level one. Citations may be issued for parking after hours without the proper permit.
Enforcement Policy
- I thought that I could park ANYWHERE after 5pm and on the weekends, so why did I get
a handicap, meter, reserved, loading zone citation?
Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, regular surface RH, SZ, GZ, SF and FA lots do not require a permit after 5pm and before 5am Monday thru Friday. Permits in these areas are not required starting at 5pm Friday thru 5am Monday.
Meter parking at the Colvin, lots 80 & 73 and staff parking 80A are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lot 25 by the Classroom Building is enforced 24/7 as all spaces are handicapped or reserved parking.
In addition, Bennett Hall orange zone parking is restricted to OZ permits only - during any athletic or special event, regardless of time or day of the week. Family Housing (FH) areas require a Family Housing (FH) permit, or a Staff/Faculty permit. Family Housing (FH) areas are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- I tried to pay a meter but the slot was jammed with coins and/or the credit card reader
would not work. Can I still park at that meter?
It is best to find another meter and report the meter that is broken (405-744-6525). Parking at a failed meter is prohibited and resulting citations are non-appealable.
- I've paid the wrong space number at my meter (Colvin Center or garage) and got a citation.
Can I appeal this or bring to Parking Services? It is the sole responsibility of the customer to enter correct information at pay stations. Citations resulting from customer entry errors, or failure to pay for correct parking spaces, will not be canceled or refund given.