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UNF Faculty and Staff Parking

File-Jul-19,-4-17-20-PM.jpegThank you for being apart of the UNF family! As a family member you have the opportunity of purchasing a permit prior to the student permit sales date. Permit sale dates can be viewed through Osprey Update for Faculty and Staff and below on this web page. Purchase your permit as soon as it goes on sale because the more desirable permits, such as Orange Faculty/Staff, tend to sell out quickly. Other permit categories such as Blue, Gray and Motorcycle will continue to be available to faculty and staff.

Before you buy

Your license plate is your permit (physical permits are not distributed).

  • Please make sure the information on your Parking Account via myWings has your correct license plate information listed. If you change vehicles or license plates, be sure to update your vehicle information prior to parking on campus.
  • It is very important to enter your license plate information accurately. The most common mistake is to enter the letter "O" instead of the number zero. Florida license plates only use zeros. (The requirements for other states may differ.) Should you have a custom plate with the letter "O", please notify Parking Services, (904) 620-2815 or parking@unf.edu.
  • If you see out of date or incorrect license plate information, contact Parking Services.
  • Park your vehicle nose in. For example, do not back into a parking space and do not pull forward into the open space in front of the original space.

The preferred payment method is by using the 24-payment payroll deduction. This is a pre-taxed deduction and allows for any changes to the account, such as upgrades and permit returns, to be much easier.

Faculty/Staff permit allows the priority to all Faculty/Staff spaces, located on the first floor of the garages and other premium lots that are marked with orange wheel stops. This permit is sold as an annual permit only.

After you buy

If you are a 9-month faculty or staff employee using the 24-payment plan for your parking permit, be sure to complete the Stop Payroll/Refund form located in myWings under, Employee Online forms to stop your payments.

You may register up to 5 vehicles to your purchased permit through your online parking account via myWings portal. Please note you may only have one vehicle on campus at a time.

  • What are the hours of permit enforcement?

    Enforcement activity is Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. No permit is required from 5 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday unless there is a special event on campus. To verify special events, Master Calendar.

    If visiting the University Center for a special event or class, no permit is required to park in Lot 16 (located in front of the center).

  • Contact Parking Services to purchase or exchange a permit
    To purchase a permit, please contact Parking Services (904) 620-2815, parking@unf.edu.
  • How may I pay for the renewable permit or a new permit?

    The preferred payment method is by using the 24-payment payroll deduction. This is a pre-tax deduction and allows for any changes to the account, such as upgrades and permit returns, to be much easier. Or you may pay with a one-time deduction or pay the full amount owed with a MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover credit card. All transactions must be completed online.

    If you are currently on the payroll deduction and your permit has been renewed, this process will not change. If you wish to change your permit payment method, please contact Parking Services (904) 620-2815, parking@unf.edu.

  • Where can I park with my parking permit?
    Visit the Permit Info page to verify valid parking locations with purchased permits.
  • When does my Annual or Term permit expire?
    Annual permits are valid: 
    • August 16 (or date of purchase) - August 15 (next year)
    Term permits are valid: 
    • (Fall) August 16 - December 31
    • (Spring) January 1 - May 6
    • (Summer) May 7 - August 15

    Parking with an expired virtual permit will result in a citation.

    To stop your payroll/permit request please contact (904) 620 - 2815, parking@unf.edu, or visit Parking Services, Building 52.

  • What if I drive more than one vehicle?

    With the virtual permit program, you can register up to 5 vehicles to your purchased permit through your parking account via the myWings portal, however, you may only have one vehicle on campus at a time.

    If you own both a 4-wheel vehicle and a motorcycle (both cannot be parked on campus simultaneously), it is in your best interest to purchase a 4-wheel vehicle permit and have both the vehicle and the motorcycle registered to the same permit. The vehicle must park within the valid parking lots designated to the purchased permit, and the motorcycle may park within any designated motorcycle spaces stationed throughout campus.

  • If you no longer will be using your parking permit

    If you are a 9-month faculty or staff employee using the 24-payment plan, please complete the Stop Payroll/Refund Request form located on the Staff tab, Employee Online forms section with the myWings portal. This also applies to any employee, for whatever reason, no longer wishes to park in University garages and lots.

    If you terminate employment with the University or other circumstances result in you no longer requiring a UNF parking permit, you may be eligible for a prorated refund based on timeliness of the request. If you selected the regular pay deduction method to pay for your parking permit, notify Parking and Transportation Services, (904) 620-2815 or email parking@unf.edu and deductions will cease following your next pay. If you do not notify Parking and Transportation services regarding terminating employment with the University, the remaining amount owed towards your virtual permit to cover the annual price will be deducted from your final disbursement. In addition, if Parking and Transportation Services is not contacted upon termination and the final pay does not cover the amount owed, the remaining amount owed will be immediately due and payable in full. No refund is available after termination.
  • What if I only come to campus once or twice a week?

    The less expensive permit category, Gray Lot annual or term may be the best value to you. Or you will need to purchase a $5 visitor permit from either the flowbird app or Pay-by-Plate kiosks located in designated Blue Lots or a $2 visitor permit from Pay-by-Plate kiosks located in designated Gray Lots. A $2 visitor permit allows parking only in the Gray Lots such as 14, 18, 53 and 60. (Take the Osprey Connector shuttle to campus)

    The $5 visitor permit will allow you to park in the Blue Lots designated with Blue lot signs and on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor of the garages. This permit will not allow parking in orange-lined Faculty/Staff spaces, numbered spaces marked Reserved or spaces marked Restricted, or in Lots 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17. Review the campus map for Pay-by-Plate kiosk locations and designated Blue and Gray Lot spaces.

  • What if my vehicle is in the mechanical shop?
    With the virtual permit program, you can register up to 5 vehicles to your purchased permit through your parking account via myWings portal, however, you may only have one vehicle on campus at a time. Just enter the plate for your temporary vehicle. You can remove it at any time.
  • Are temporary motorcycle permits issued?
    If you own both a 4-wheel vehicle and a motorcycle (both cannot be parked on campus simultaneously), it is in your best interest to purchase a 4-wheel vehicle permit and have both the vehicle and the motorcycle registered to the same permit. The vehicle must park within the valid parking lots designated to the purchased permit, and the motorcycle may park within any designated motorcycle spaces stationed throughout campus.
  • What if you have sustained an injury, such as a twisted ankle or broken leg, can you park closer to a building?
    Please visit Parking & Transportation Services (Building 52) to receive a maximum of 30 days allotment transferred to your virtual permit (registered license plate) prior to parking. The treating physician must request this service in written format. Another option, you can call (904) 620-5718 ahead to schedule a pick up time and place from our exclusive shuttle (The Osprey Transit) designed for riders with mobility needs.
  • Disability Parking
  • Loading Zone Spaces
    There are Loading Zone spaces throughout campus that allow for timed parking with a UNF virtual permit. These vary in time allowed depending on their location. Most are 20 minute zones; just make sure to pay attention to the signs indicating these spaces.
  • Visitor Passes

    If you have a visitor or colleague visiting campus, inform them to purchase a $5 visitor permit from either the free mobile phone flowbird app or one of the stationed Pay-by-Plate kiosks. Also, please inform them that they will need to enter their license plate information into the kiosks as well as park their vehicle "nose in" so their license plate is visible to our tag recognition cameras. No visitor permit is required on weekends, unless there is a special event happening. 

    You can also make advance arrangements for a guest, if your department is paying for the permit. Please visit Department Validation Code Requests for instructions and additional information.

Have a question, concern or suggestion?

Please e-mail us at parking@unf.edu