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Student Parking

megaphone clipart with UNF text logo on red background and text of AnnouncementsWelcome to campus Ospreys! Parking Permits are a must-have when you park your vehicle here.

Immediately upon registering for classes, buy your permit as soon as permits go on sale! Permit sale dates can be viewed through Osprey Update for Students, and on this web page. 

Varying class schedules allow for plenty of spaces to be available across campus at all times, but some of the spaces may not be at in the lot or garage you desire that is closest to your destination.

 

Tips:

Before you buy

Parking permits are sold on a "first come, first served" basis. Buy your permit as soon as permits go on sale. Don't wait, because some of the more desirable permits have set sale limits and will sell out. The Gray Lot permit never sells out.

To avoid congested parking, schedule your classes away from the peak times: Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all day on Tuesday and Thursday.

If you are desiring to use Financial Aid to cover the cost of your parking permit, you will need to complete a "Financial Aid Authorization Form", located in myWings under "My UNF Bill". Read the statement and select the Authorization button to complete the form. Proceed to purchase a permit, follow the steps to purchasing your permit and the fee will appear on your myWings Student Account, 24 hours after the online purchase is completed. Any excess financial aid will apply to this fee.

Save some $$ by purchasing a Gray Lot permit, they are less expensive.

After you buy

Your license plate is your permit (physical permits are not distributed). Please make sure the information on your parking account via myWings is correct and 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.

You may register up to 5 vehicles to your purchased permit through your online parking account via the myWings portal. Please note 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 with one registered permit. It is in your best interest to purchase a vehicle permit and a motorcycle 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.

  • Permits are virtual
    UNF uses virtual parking permits. This system requires you to register your license plate, and to park your vehicle "nose-in". For example, if a space is empty in front of the original selected parking space--do not pull forward and make sure the license plate is visible. This supports our enforcement recognition cameras to quickly scan the tags for valid permits.
  • 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).

  • How do I order a permit?
    Below is a step by step guide or feel free to view a quick 'how to order' video
    Log in to myWings using your Student ID and your password
    • Go to Student Tab
    • Under MY UNF Bill section, select Parking Account and then select Purchase Permits.
    • From the "Customer Authentication" page, enter your Student ID within the UNF ID box and your password within the UNF Password section.
    • Select the permit of your choice, click on rules and regulations to review, then click on I have read and understand the above statements, click on Next to proceed.
    • Register your vehicle. if it is not currently listed within our system. Select Add Vehicle and enter the details of your vehicle and then click Next. The top of the screen will reflect "Your vehicle has been updated then click Next to proceed. If you have difficulty registering your vehicle, please contact Parking Services (904) 620-2815.
    • From the "View Cart" page, review the selected permit and total cost. Next, click on Pay Now and the permit fee will appear on your myWings Student Account, 24 hours after the completion of the purchase. Charges on your myWings Student Account can be paid with a credit card or your authorized financial aid online via myWings or check/cash in person at Student Financial Services, Building 53.
      • In order to pay for your permit using your excess financial aid you will need to complete a "Financial Aid Authorization Form". For additional guidance, please refer to the below section How do I pay for the permit? 
       
    • From the "Payment Information" page, review the permit selected and the total cost, then click on "Pay Now" to proceed. This will complete your purchase order and a receipt of confirmation will be sent to your email address.
    • From the "Payment Receipt" page, you may print out the receipt for your records.
    • Upon purchase completion, your license plate becomes your virtual permit. No physical permit will be mailed to you!
  • How do I pay for the permit?

    During the online selection process, the permit fee will appear on your myWings Student Bill Account, 24 hours after the order is completed. 

    1. Log in to myWings and locate the "My UNF Bill' icon.
    2. Locate the bright blue hyperlink for "View Bill by Term" or "View Account by Term"
    3. Find the parking permit charge in the list of charges and make a note of the dollar amount for your permit. 
    4. Select the link "Make a Payment" in the lower right corner. 
    5. Make sure to manually type in only the dollar amount due for your permit, then proceed with your payment information until completion. 
    6. Charges on your myWings Student Account can be paid with a credit card or authorized financial aid online via myWings

    If using your excess financial aid: you will need to complete a "Financial Aid Authorization Form". 

    1. Log in to myWings and click on the "Student Records" tile. 
    2. Click on the link for "Student Forms"
    3. Click on the big blue button for "Online Forms, Appeals and Petitions"
    4. Under the Category for Cashiers/Controllers click the link for Financial Aid Authorization-Non-allowable Charges
    5. Read the statement and select the "Authorize" button to complete the form. 
    6. For more information about this form or for questions on how to pay charges listed on your myWings Student Account, please contact Student Financial Services, by email sfs@unf.edu

    If you are paying with the 1/3 Payment Plan:

    1. The Parking Permit charge should be paid/covered by your Final 1/3 Payment. 
    2. Check "View Bill by Term" to verify all charges are incorporated into the 1/3 Payment Plan and "Amount Due = $0"
    3. If the Amount Due does not show $0 then contact Student Financial Services at sfs@unf.edu or (904) 620 - 2472, regarding Plan Consolidation options. 
  • Payment options

    Charges on your myWings Student Account can be paid with a credit card or authorized financial aid online via myWings, or check in person at Student Financial Services, Building 53. The office does not accept cash payments. 

    If using your excess financial aid or using the 1/3 Payment Plan, refer to the above section listed "How do I pay for the permit". 

  • Did I pay for my permit?
    1. Log in to myWings and then click on the "My UNF Bill" icon. 
    2. Locate the bright blue hyperlink for "View Bill by Term" or "View Account by Term"
    3. Find the parking permit charge in the list of charges and make a note of the dollar amount for your permit. 
    4. Select the link "Make a Payment" in the lower right corner. 
    5. Make sure to manually type in only the dollar amount due for your permit then proceed with your payment information until completion. 
  • What parking locations allowed with specific parking permits?

    Please visit the Permits and Rates link 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 4
    • (Summer) May 5 - August 15

    Parking with an expired permit will result in a ticket.

  • What if I drive more than one vehicle?

    One of the benefits of the virtual permit system, allows you to register up to 5 vehicles to the purchased permit. This makes it easier for you if you need to borrow or rent another vehicle if your primary vehicle is in the shop for repairs. Note: you may have 5 vehicles registered to the permit, but only 1 may be parked on campus at a time.

    If you plan on driving either a vehicle and/or a motorcycle, it is suggested to purchase a primary vehicle permit and then register your motorcycle to the permit. You will not need to purchase two separate permits, but you will still need to follow the policy of only 1 registered vehicle may be parked on campus at a time.

    After you have registered the maximum of 5 vehicles, the system will no longer allow you to add more, please contact Parking Services at (904) 620-2815 or email parking@unf.edu to remove expired vehicles and update your parking account.

  • What if I only come to campus once or twice a week?

    You may still purchase an annual or term virtual permit, but if you do not wish to, you must purchase a $5 or $2 visitor permit from either the Flowbird app or Pay-by-Plate kiosks. A $5 visitor permit allows parking in both Blue and Gray Lot spaces. A $2 visitor permit allows parking in Gray Lot spaces only. For kiosk locations and designated Blue and Gray Lots, please via the campus map.

  • What permit is the best value?

    The Gray Lot Permit, which allows parking for Lots 14, 18, 53 and 60. Out of these lots, Lots 18 and 53 are serviced by the Osprey Connector shuttle.

  • Which lots guarantee parking spaces and are less congested?
    Visit Lots 18 and 53. It takes less time to find a space within Lot 18 or 53 and ride the Osprey Connector Shuttle to the center of campus rather than circling the inner lots and garages where parking is congested. More Osprey Connector Shuttle information.
  • What are considered the peak times of parking congestion?
    Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all day Tuesday and Thursday. 
  • How do I check which vehicle(s) are registered to my permit and how do I add more vehicles to my permit account?

    To verify: Log in to your myWings account and click on Parking Account. Click on the drop-down of Permits (located at the top left of the screen next to Parking Portal). Select View your Permits, then click on the number listed under "Permit Number". The next screen, under "Associated Vehicles" will reflect the permit and which vehicles are registered to it.

    To add: follow the same process listed above and then click on Add Vehicles To Permit (at the bottom of the screen). Then click on Add a new vehicle. Fill out the required fields and then click on Next >> (at the bottom of the screen). The following prompts will allow you to finish the action of adding the vehicle.

  • How do I remove a vehicle from my parking account?

    Contact Parking Services (904) 620 - 2815 or email parking@unf.edu for assistance. 

  • What if my vehicle is in the mechanical shop?

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

  • Can you purchase a visitor permit for motorcycle parking?

    Yes; a visitor permit can be purchased for the two-wheeled motorized vehicle. All visitor permits are sold from our either Flowbird app or Pay-by-Plate kiosk, please visit the map of kiosk locations. You may park in any designated motorcycle spaces on campus.

    Note: You will need to park your motorized vehicle "nose-in" so that the license plate can be easily read by our tag recognition cameras.

  • 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) for a maximum of 30-day 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 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. Most spaces are 20 minute zones; make sure to pay attention to the signs indicating these spaces.

  • Visitor Permits

    Please visit the Visitor Parking link for information. 


  • Student Permit Exchange
    To do so, please contact 904-620-2815, parking@unf.edu, or visit Parking Services, Building 52. 

Have a question, concern or suggestion?

Please e-mail us at parking@unf.edu