With more than 16,000 students taking classes and many scheduled events for the public, things can get pretty busy at UNF, especially on weekdays. Parking regulations are strictly enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, first for safety and efficiency, but also to respect students, faculty and staff who have purchased annual parking permits.
Daily Permit
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Enforcement activity is Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 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).
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$5 per permit per car; cash, debit or charge is acceptable. The permits are valid only for the calendar day you purchased it, not for a 24-hour period from the time that it was purchased. A Consecutive Multi-day Permit is not available, you must purchase a $5 Daily Permit each day that you park on campus.
Once you have purchased a Daily Permit, it is non-refundable.
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There are two Parking Information booths, one is located at the campus entrance of I-295 and the other is at Kernan Boulevard. Each booth is the first building on the right hand side when accessing either campus entrance. They are buildings 52 and 47 on the
campus map.
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Yes to both. The third campus entrance can be accessed from the Central Parkway off of Beach Boulevard. A Parking Information booth is not stationed there, however if you choose to park in the immediate lot located by this entrance, there is a parking permit dispenser located at several entrances within the lot. This lot is known as Lot 18 and will accept $2 in cash, debit or charge.
There are two parking permit dispensers stationed at both entrances/exits within Lot 53, located in front of Hicks Hall. Once you purchase a $2 permit from either machine, take note that you are only allowed to park in Gray Lots such as Lots 14, 18, 53 and 60, not the inner core of campus. Please refer to the campus map, for the location of these lots.
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Make sure the printed side is face up on the dash of your vehicle. Also, make sure the permit is easily visible and not blocked by other expired permits or a sun visor. Please discard expired permits.
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Visitors with a Daily Permit, purchased from the Parking Information booths (the first building on the right when entering the I-295 or Kernan Boulevard campus entrance), may park in spaces within Blue and Gray Lots, designated with Blue and Gray lot signs. These spaces are located in most surface lots and on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor of both the Arena Garage (Garage 38; avoid parking on the ramp that leads to the 2nd floor, these spaces are assigned for Faculty/Staff permits) and the Fine Arts Center Garage (Garage 44). Other valid parking spaces include the 4th floor of Garage 44A (new garage section of the Fine Arts Center Garage and accessible from the 3rd floor). These are located on the campus map.
Visitors with a Daily Permit, purchased from the Pay and Display machines (located in Lots 18 and 53), may park in the Gray Lots only.
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Lot 7, first floor of the garages and the ramp leading up to the 2nd floor of the Arena Garage (Garage 38), Faculty and Staff spaces indicated with orange lines, spaces labeled Restricted or Reserved or spaces within Lots 16 or Housing Lots 10, 11, 12, 15, 17 and 55. For a quick reference click on
campus map.
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Yes; a one-day temporary parking permit can be issued to the driver of the two-wheeled motorized vehicle parking in any motorcycle spaces on campus. The temporary parking permit will be marked by Parking Services as being valid for a motorcycle and motorcycle parking spaces only.
The individual of the two-wheeled vehicle is responsible for the display of the temporary parking permit as they deem is appropiate as long as it is completely visible to a person standing next to the vehicle. If the valid UNF parking permit is not displayed, the vehicle will be cited for being in violation. The citation is registed to the license tag owner and they must either pay or appeal the citation.
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Attending special events and using a shuttle or a school bus
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Lot 53, located in front of Hicks Hall on Kernan Boulevard and First Coast Technology Parkway. Buses will not need to purchase a Daily Permit to park in Lot 53. Any students and chaperons that accompany the shuttle(s) in their own vehicles will need to purchase a $5 Daily Permit from the Parking Information booths (first building on the right when entering the I-295 or Keran Boulevard campus entrance) or $2 permits from the Pay and Display machines (located in Lots 18 and 53). Daily permits purchased from the Parking Information booths allow parking in Blue and Gray Lots, designated with Blue and Gray lot signs. Daily permits purchased from the Pay and Display machines, allow parking in Gray Lots only.
Attending special events at the Fine Arts Center
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Yes, if you are attending an event during the week and park your vehicle before 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday or before 5 p.m. Friday, you must purchase a Daily Permit. Refer to the above regarding Daily Permit details. If the special event occurs on Saturday or Sunday, check with your event coordinator to see if a parking permit must be obtained.
You will not need to purchase a Daily Permit if you have received a valid UNF event guest parking pass from the event organizer via mail or hand delivery.
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You may park your vehicle on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th floor of the Fine Arts Center garage (Garage 44; adjacent to the Fine Arts Center, building 45) and the 4th floor of Garage 44A (new garage section accessible from the 3rd floor of the Fine Arts Center garage). Other options include Lot 1 (surface lot surrounding Parking Garage 44) and Lot 2 (in front of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, building 12), except spaces marked in orange and green lines. Spaces marked with orange lines are restricted to Faculty/Staff and spaces marked with green lines are reserved for Vendors. Also, refrain from parking in the loading dock area or the circle leading to the loading dock at the rear of the Fine Arts Center.
Attending special events at the University Center
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If you are attending a conference, seminar or social event such as a wedding or reception at the University Center, you are not required to purchase a parking permit if you are parking in Lot 16. This lot is located off Alumni Drive, adjacent to the University Center. Overnight parking is not allowed within this lot.
Attending multiple-day events
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Each day that you will be on campus, you must visit Parking Services (Building 52) or the Pay and Display machines (located in Lots 18 and 53) to purchase a Daily Permit. Multi-day consecutive passes are not available.
Attending summer camps or sports camps (including parking to drop off or pick up campers)
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Yes, you must purchase one if you are attending Monday - Thursday before 8 p.m. or Friday before 5 p.m. No permit is required Saturday or Sunday, unless there is a special event taking place on campus. To verify special events, Master Calendar. It will cost $5 and can be obtained at either Parking Information Booths located at the I-295 or Kernan Boulevard entrance. Valid parking includes spaces within "Blue" and "Gray" Lots, designated with Blue and Gray lot signs.
Or you may purchase a $2 daily permit from the Permit Dispensers located within Lots 18 (near the Arena and Sports Complex) or 53 (Hicks Hall), which allow parking in Gray Lots only.
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Each day that you will be on campus, you must visit Parking Services (Building 52) or the Pay and Display machines (located in Lots 18 and 53) to purchase a Daily Permit. Multi-day consecutive passes are not available.
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If you are just dropping off (up to 30 minutes before the start of the camp) at the designated location or picking up (up to one hour after the camp is finished) at the designated location, you do not have to purchase a daily permit.
Vendors and contractors working at UNF
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If you have on-going business with the University, you may purchase a special Vendor Permit ranging from one month up to a year, depending on the nature of your contract. You may purchase the permit at Parking Services, Building 52.
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Vendor Permits allow parking in many surface lots and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor of both garages, plus spaces indicated for vendors in Lots 7, 9, 2, and the Student Union. You are restricted from parking in Faculty/Staff spaces marked with orange lines.
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Yes, but they must purchase a daily permit from the Parking Permit Dispensers in Lots 18 and 53, and park only in the Gray Lots.
Parking for guests with disabilities
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You must purchase and display both a valid UNF parking permit (Daily or Vendor) for that lot or garage and either a state-issued disability parking placard or a UNF-issued temporary mobility impairment placard in order to park in a disability parking space. This excludes the first floor of both parking garages.
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Parking Services, building 52. If you need special accommodations, please call (904) 620-2815 for assistance.
Received a citation
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Within 14 calendar days. If you do not pay it within that time period, late fees and other penalties, including vehicle immobilization, may be assessed.
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You may pay
online or at the Parking Services Building 52, with credit or debit cards.
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If you get three unpaid citations or eight issued citations within a calendar year, your vehicle may be booted and may be towed -- at your expense. Avoid parking in the following: No Parking zones, service areas, fire lanes, Lot 7, Reserved, Faculty/Staff (indicated by orange stripes), Restricted or Disability spaces. Also, refrain from obstructing traffic and creating a safety hazard with your parked vehicle.
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Yes, by submitting an Appeal Form within 14 calendar days. This may be done online via,
Ticket Appeals.
Questions?
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