Parking

Student Permit Order/Registration

Online registration available here beginning June 1st.

• Permit will be charged to student's account after July 1st.
• Dorm residents - Permits will be distributed at dorm check-in. All other - tags can be picked up at the Cashiers Office in Heston Hall
• Blue resident permit - $50.00 – for dorm students only. Limited number available – green permit will be substituted when blue sells out.
• Green commuter permit - $32.00 – for students living on or off campus
• Black handicap permit - $50.00 for resident students; $32.00 for commuter students. Must have handicap permit/eligibility to park long-term in handicap spaces.

Faculty & Staff Tag Order/Registration

Online registration available here beginning June 1st.

• Reserved Faculty/staff Red Permit – Price not yet determined
• Reserved Faculty/staff Purple remote permit – Price not yet determined

Parking Enforcement

The Physical Plant is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations concerning parking on campus. We strive to enforce the parking rules as fairly as possible.

The parking program is self sustaining, in that, the revenue generated from the parking program goes to support the maintenance and construction of the parking lots. Decisions on rules and regulations are recommended by a committee made up of students, faculty and staff representatives. An appeals committee is also made available for anyone who feels they were issued a citation unjustly. All students, faculty, & staff are encouraged to review the rules and regulations to become familiar with parking on campus.

Finding Authorized Space
Drivers are responsible for finding authorized parking space. Lack of parking space, mechanical problems, inclement weather or other disabilities do not justify parking violations.

Space Availability
A parking permit does not guarantee the holder a parking space but only the opportunity to park within a specified area or areas. See the map link on the left of the page for parking areas.

Permit Display
Tags must be displayed on the front windshield drivers side with the tag number facing to the outside when parking on DSU campus. A permit is not considered valid unless properly displayed on the vehicle.

Permit Ownership
A parking permit signifies an individual has been granted the privilege of parking on University property.

Parking Regulations
In general, parking is prohibited: without a valid parking permit; in "No Parking" areas; in handicapped spaces without proper University permit; blocking fire lanes; fire exits (noted with yellow painted curb); blocking doorways; in loading zones unless actually loading. Flashers must be on and vehicle must be moved within 15-minute time period. Parking regulations are in effect five (5) days a week, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. The owner/operator is responsible for parking violations.

DSU Parking Policy

• Fines are to be paid at the Cashier's Office, main floor - Heston Hall.
• Visitor tags are available at the Physical Plant.
• Questions regarding parking should be referred to the Physical Plant. Call 256-5222.

Parking Fines

• Cost of Permit - no college parking permit
• $40 - Illegal parking in blue, green or visitor parking slot
• $60 - Illegal parking in red parking slot
• $20 - Not displaying DSU parking permit or improperly display of permit
• $20 - Improperly parking between curb markings
• $250 - Illegal parking in handicap zones. Handicap parking spaces are enforced 24/7.
• $75 - Illegal parking in fire lane, or loading zones
• $50 - No over night parking
• $100 - Parking on the lawn/driving on campus
• No Fine - Warning

Appeal Procedure:
If you receive a parking ticket and you feel it is unfair, complete an Appeals Form with your validations of appeal.  An appeal must be made within three (3) working days of receipt of ticket or notification. Online Appeal Form.

Did you Know?
Students loading or unloading their vehicles may park in fire lane (yellow painted curb) with flashers on for 15 minutes. Vehicle need to be moved within 15 minutes.

Do not park in handicap or red faculty/staff to unload your car.

Snow Removal:
For snow alerts affecting city streets around campus, the City of Madison will issue a snow alert. Listen to KJAM, or DSU will issue an email notice during school hours. Student Services sends out the email notice for city snow alerts; the Physical Plant will send out email notices for DSU snow removals and suggested areas to park.