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2019-2020 Online Permit Sales Information
FACULTY/STAFF: Permits will be available for online purchase beginning on June 17, 2019. Individuals desiring to participate in payroll deduction must elect their permit online. As a reminder, you will log on with your central login information. If you are a 25 year employee, be sure to select the appropriate 25 year employee permit. If you are obtaining a motorcycle/moped permit in addition to your surface lot or reserved permit, you must complete the transaction for your surface lot or reserved permit first then return to the site to obtain the motorcycle/moped permit. Permits will not be mailed out until August 5, 2019 and over the counter sales will not begin until August 5. Permits will not be available for pick up at our office until August 5, 2019.
RETURNING RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS: Online sales will begin on June 17, 2019. You must be living in the residence halls on campus to obtain a student storage permit. Student storage spaces are limited and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Permits cannot be held or reserved for purchase at a later date. Permits will not be mailed until August 5, 2019 and over the counter sales will not begin until August 5. Permits will not be available for pick up at our office until August 5, 2019.
FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS: Online sales will begin on July 15, 2019. You must be living in the residence halls on campus to obtain a student storage permit. Student storage spaces are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. Permits cannot be held or reserved for purchase at a later date. Permits will not be mailed out until August 5, 2019 and over the counter sales will not begin until August 5. Permits will not be available for pick up at our office until August 5, 2019.
COMMUTER STUDENTS: Online permit sales will begin on July 15, 2018. You must be living off campus to obtain a commuter permit. Residents of Cardinal Court are considered commuters and may obtain both their Cardinal Court permit and a commuter permit. Permits will not be mailed until August 5, 2019 and over the counter sales will not begin until August 5. Permits will not be available for pick up at our office until August 5, 2019.
Please note permits are for the exclusive use of the registrant. Ownership is not transferable. Permits may not be sold, exchanged, given away, or purchased from any person or agency other than the Office of Parking and Transportation. Permits may not be reproduced or altered. The Office of Parking and Transportation reserves the right to revoke parking privileges for these and other serious violations of the rules and regulations.
You're Invited!
Join the Parking Announcements Listserv. We would like to keep you informed of happenings on campus that may affect campus parking space availability. Illinois State University regularly hosts major statewide athletic tournaments, conventions, concerts and other events on campus. The Office of Parking and Transportation will attempt to notify the campus community of upcoming events that may impact parking and any parking lot closures that may occur. To join simply send a request be added to the list to Parking@IllinoisState.edu.
Fall 2019 Parking Changes
All Garage Red Reserved Zone and Reserved Space Additional Lot Allowance
Parking lot F62 located between the Redbird Arena and Turner Hall has been added to the allowances for the all garage reserved zone permit and the individual reserved space permit. As a reminder, the allowances for each permit are printed on the back of the permit for your reference. You may also find permit allowances by clicking on the permits tab and viewing the descriptions.
Payroll Deduction Schedule Changes
Effective with the first payroll deduction in September of 2019 and beyond, deductions for parking permits will take place once a month for all employees choosing the payroll deduction option. The monthly deduction will be taken out of the payroll at the end of the month. Deductions will still be completed by the end of May annually.
For those who are paid monthly, the process does not change. For those who are paid semi-monthly, you will not experience a partial deduction on the 15th of the month but will experience a full monthly deduction at the end of the month. You may access the updated payroll deduction/revocation schedule here.
Incorporating a monthly deduction schedule will streamline the process and make it more efficient. Increasing efficiencies across University systems potentially reduces labor costs for the University.
No employee of the University is required to participate in payroll deduction as a parking permit payment method. Your participation is voluntary, and the payroll deduction payment method is provided as a convenience option for our employees.
Pay Stations and Pay-by-Cell
In parking lot M47, located between the Watterson Dining Center and the Alamo II book store, coin operated parking meters have been replaced. To pay for parking in the lot, individuals can pay at one of two multi-space pay stations or using a mobile application. Just as with metered spaces, hourly pay spaces are enforced and must be paid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any malfunctions that prevent you from paying for parking must be reported at the time they occur, even if after business hours. Call the Office of Parking and Transportation at 309-438-8391 to report the malfunction. Vehicles parked in unpaid spaces are subject to citation.
Parking using the pay stations:
1) Visit the pay station located within the lot. If the station you visit is not working, visit the other station.
2) Enter the parking space number. This number is located on the sign in front of the parking space.
3) Enter payment. The pay station accepts bills, coin and credit or debit card.
4) Return to your vehicle prior to the time expiring. You may extend your time by visiting the pay station, or using the Passport Parking app.
The lot is 1 hour parking only. The hourly rate is $1/hour.
Parking using the Passport Parking app:
1) Download the app on your Android or iOS device.
2) Create a free account using your phone number or email address.
3) Add a credit or debit card to your account.
4) Enter the zone number. The zone number for ISU is 61790.
5) Enter the parking space number. This number is located on the sign in front of the parking space.
6) Select payment method. You must complete your payment transaction before leaving the vehicle parked.
7) Return to your vehicle prior to the time expiring, or extend your parking time using the app.
The lot is 1 hour parking only. The hourly rate is $1/hour. You may extend your parking session for an additional 1 hour using the Passport app.
If your current session expires before you renew you will be subject to a 10 minute lock out period during which your vehicle will be in violation.
A video showing how to use the Passport app can be found below:
A video showing how to use the Cale pay stations can be found below:
Connect-Transit Mobile App
Follow the Connect-Transit shuttle in real time with the Connect-Transit mobile app. You can download the new app by searching Connect Transit in the App Store or Google Play.
Campus Visitor Parking Options
Bone Student Center Pay Lot
Hourly parking rates are $1.00 per hour. Exiting after hours will result in a no charge exit.
The lot is closed and no parking is allowed from 4:00 am to 6:00 am.
Spring and Fall Semester Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday and Semester Break Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Summer Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
South University St. Garage Pay Lot
Hourly parking rates are $1.00 per hour. Exiting after hours will result in a no charge exit.
The lot is closed and no parking is allowed from 4:00 am to 6:00 am.
Spring and Fall Semester Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday and Semester Break Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Summer Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Meters and Metered Areas
Meters and metered areas (pay stations/pay by cell)
are located all over campus. Note the purple areas on the
campus parking map.
Open Parking Dates
May 27, 2019 Memorial Day
July 4, 2019 Independence Day
September 3, 2018 Labor Day
November 22 - 23, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday
Rules and Regulations Brochure
A copy of the 2017-2018 Parking Rules and Regulations brochure can be downloaded here.