General Information

Parking & Transportation Services is located on the first floor of Gateway Hall (Bldg 34), located at the east end, and adjacent to, the Gateway Garage.

Office hours of operation:

Monday - Friday
8:00am -4:00pm

Hours of permit enforcement:

Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 10:00pm

Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm

Parking Services:

Phone: 719-255-3528
Email: parking@uccs.edu

Transportation Services:

Phone: 719-255-4701
Email: transportation@uccs.edu

• If I am working on campus one day a week will I still need to buy a parking pass?
• Parking in permit-restricted lots will still require payment for a parking pass. Parking in 500 series lots is still free. One day permits, among many other permit types will be available. Hourly parking will also an option. Permit types can be viewed here.
• What are my options if I am a student and only come to campus one or two days a week?
• Many permit types are available to help meet specific schedules such as M-F permit, Mon/Wed/Fri permit, Tue/Thu/Fri permit, Friday only permit, Evening permit, etc. Permit types can be viewed by going to https://pts.uccs.edu/drive. Parking in 500 series lots is still free. Hourly/Daily parking will also remain an option.
• Do I have to pay full price for a parking pass if I am still working remotely part-time?
• Yes, but many permit types are available to help meet specific schedules such as M-F permits, specific day(s) permits, evening permits, etc. Hourly/Daily parking will also be available, as well as free parking in the 500 series lots with a free shuttle to the main campus.
• Can I share my parking pass with another person?
• Yes. We highly encourage sharing permits when possible. Each permit (excluding RES) may have multiple license plates registered so this is a great option to save money. The only caveat in sharing a permit is that only one of the plates under a permit can be on campus at the same time. It works best to find a partner(s) to share a permit with that has opposite work/class schedules than you do so no more than one person parks on campus at the same time. Split payments aren’t possible in the parking system, so the person registering for the permit will need to submit payment and then be reimbursed by those sharing the permit.
• Will I be able to pay for my parking pass online?
• Yes, as a matter of fact, we recommend that everyone pays virtually if possible. Online payment types include credit card and placing on student account (students only) or having payroll deductions (employees only). Payment with cash or check may be paid for at the Parking Office during office hours.
• Will I have to register for a permit if I park in one of the free 500 series parking lots?
• Yes. Both students and employees parking in a 500 series lot must register for a 500 series parking permit. Permit registration for this permit is free to both students and employees for the Fall 2020 semester. Those who have already purchased a permit for another permit restricted lot on campus do not need to also register for this permit.
• I am an employee paying for my permit with payroll deductions. Am I allowed to opt in for pretax deductions?
• Yes. When purchasing a permit using the payroll deduction option, employees will be given the choice of either pre-tax or post-tax monthly deductions.
• When paying for hourly/daily parking, will I have to pay at a campus pay station?
• No. Although you can pay at an on-campus pay station, we highly encourage touchless payment through our mobile app partner, Parkmobile. Parkmobile payments can be made from a smartphone app, by calling them, or through a web payment.
• Will campus pay stations and parking meters be sanitized throughout each day?
• Yes. During Mondays – Fridays when classes are in session, both pay stations and parking meters will be wiped down frequently throughout the day.

• Will passengers be required to wear a face covering while riding a shuttle or while waiting in line to get on a shuttle?
• Yes. Facial coverings are required.
• Will on-campus shuttles be running as normal?
• No. Although hours of operation remain the same (M-F from 6:40am – 10:15pm), the shuttle system has been split into two routes.
  One route will run from Eagle Rock stop (near Hybl Sports Medicine building) to the Gateway Hall and back
  The other route will run from Centennial Hall to University Hall and back
• Why has the shuttle route been split into two separate routes?
• Due to COVID19 related State regulations, shuttle capacity has been reduced. To keep up with demand and limit passenger exposure to others, significant changes had to be made such as splitting the routes, eliminating some stops, and shortening the routes (all routes are 5 minutes or less).
• Will shuttle capacity be reduced?
• Yes. The ability for passengers to stand in aisles has been eliminated. Seating will be allowed at full capacity when demand is high. However, when feasible passengers should maintain social distancing by sitting every other row.
• What steps has Transportation taken to decrease risk of COVID19 transmission while on a shuttle?
• Masks will be required to ride all shuttles, no standing passengers will be allowed, social distancing will be required in shuttle queue lines, shuttle routes split and reduced to 5 minutes driving time to decrease exposure to others, roof vents opened when feasible, plastic barriers added to separate driver area from passenger area, high touch points inside shuttles are sanitized several times per day, and shuttles are sanitized with fogger once per day.
• What shuttle stops have been eliminated for the Fall 2020 semester?
• During the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, the UCCS shuttles will not be providing any service for stops in: lot 103, lot 540, lot 580, Alpine Village, and the Lodge.
• What shuttle stops will be active?
• Eagle Rock (near Hybl building) to Centennial Hall
  Centennial Hall to University Hall
• What do I do if one of the shuttle stops I have normally used in the past has been eliminated?
• The stops that have been eliminated are within reasonable walking distance to the main campus. Once on the main campus, students and employees can walk to either of the two main campus route stops to continue toward either Eagle Rock stop or University Hall stop if they wish.
• What will the frequency of shuttle be?
• Eagle Rock to Centennial Hall:
  Every 15-10 minutes, Mon-Fri, from 6:40am – 10:20pm
  Centennial Hall to University Hall:
  Every 15 minutes, Mon-Fri, from 7:15am – 10:15pm
• If I ride my bike to campus will I still be able to shower on campus?
• No. Showering facilities are unavailable due to COVID19 restrictions.

• Why does the University charge for parking?
• Because of state regulations, state monies may not be used for any parking purposes on campus. This means construction, improvement, and maintenance of all parking facilities at UCCS are financed solely through permit sales, parking fines, and visitor parking. Annual revenues from parking must be sufficient to satisfy reasonable operating expenses and to repay revenue bonds sold to construct parking facilities.
• Do Faculty and Staff pay for parking or just students?
• Everyone who parks in 100-300 series lots or in either parking garage must purchase a parking permit. For current rates please refer to Faculty/Staff Permit Prices.
• I see that there are some reserved spaces on campus. Who are these spaces for and do they pay for parking?
• Certain administrators (the chancellor, vice chancellors, and deans), may have a reserved parking space. They not only pay for a parking permit but they pay a premium to have the reserved space. Not all administrators opt for a reserved parking space.
• Is there enough parking to keep up with demand?
• Yes. Parking and Transportation Services closely monitors parking conditions and usage patterns. To date, between permitted lots and free parking, we have been able to meet parking demand, and have plans for additional off-site parking in the case of an overflow. Parking is continually added as the campus grows.
• What do I need in order to purchase a parking permit?
• Students will need to be registered for classes and have a way to pay for the permit. During the fall, spring and summer semesters, permits must be either purchased via the on-line parking portal registration process, or purchased at the parking office. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is recommended to purchase early.
  NOTE: If someone else is going to purchase a permit for you, they should have your ID. Immediate family members may pick up their students' permit with no problem.
• If I am a student and I am waitlisted for a parking permit, what is my chance of actually purchasing a permit?
• It depends. During the first several weeks of each semester, Parking Services evaluates parking availability on a daily basis. If the evaluation reveals open spaces, Parking Services will begin releasing some or all of the waitlisted permits per the amount of parking spaces available. Parking Services will contact you via email if your waitlist number is being released and you may then log into the parking portal to purchase the permit or come into Parking Services.
• Why do you have fewer parking spaces than the total number of the campus population?
• Not everyone is on campus at the same time. Parking Services closely monitors parking conditions and usage patterns, and has determined an appropriate amount of parking spaces based on classroom capacity, usage, and budgetary constraints. The first few weeks of each semester often stress parking capacity, as more people are on campus than normal, but returns to normal levels shortly thereafter.
• What if I have purchased a permit but cannot find a space?
• If you have difficulty finding a space, please try looking in the other lots that your permit is valid in. If you still cannot find a parking space, please contact Parking Services at 719-255-3528 and we will assist you. This also helps the office be aware of overflow conditions.
  TIP: Usually the upper two levels of the Gateway Garage are the last to fill. Additionally, those with yellow permits may park in the visitor portion of the Alpine Garage.
• What if I can't afford to purchase a permit or I am on the waitlist. Where can I park?
• Students, faculty and staff who do not want to purchase a main campus permit or individuals waitlisted for a permit may park at 500 series lots and and near the Ent Center for the Arts building currently under construction (formerly known as the Four Diamonds Sports Complex), located at 5225 North Nevada Avenue at no cost. A shuttle from the Ent Center for the Arts to Centennial Hall runs Monday-Friday. The shuttle schedules may be found by accessing Transportation Services.
• Do I have to pay to ride the shuttle or park at any of the 500 series lots near the Ent Center for the Arts building (formerly known as the Four Diamonds Sports Complex)?
• As long as you are parked in one of the 500 series lots, parking is free and no permit is required to be displayed. The shuttle to and from campus is free as well. Shuttles run Mon-Fri from 6:40a - 10:30p while classes are in session. Funding for the shuttle system is provided by the student "Transportation and Safety" fee which all students pay when registering for classes. The Ent Center for the Arts area shuttle stop is located just east of lot 576 and a shuttle normally arrives about every 10-20 minutes throughout the day.
• Is there enough parking available at the free 500 series parking lots on the north part of campus?
• Yes! There are approximately 1300 free parking spaces in the 500 series lots at and near the Ent Center for the Art building currently under construction (this areas is formerly known as the Four Diamond Sports Complex). Please click HERE to see a current UCCS parking lot map.
• What if I can't find a spot in the free 500 series parking lots?
• If the 500 series lots at and near the Ent Center for the Arts (formerly known as the Four Diamonds Sports Complex) are full, including Lot 580, and there are no parking attendants directing traffic, please contact Parking Services at 719-255-3528 immediately. Staff from Parking Services constantly monitor parking conditions, and have additional off-site parking available in the case of an overflow and will direct traffic in such an event.
  TIP: During the first few weeks of each semester, additional parking attendants staff the area. If you cannot find the attendant in your lot, they are likely in an adjacent lot.
• What is the purpose of having parking regulations and where can I find them?
• Parking regulations are rules for all individuals to follow while operating or parking a vehicle or bicycle on UCCS property. These regulations help to provide and maintain a safe and secure environment where academic pursuits may flourish in accordance with the established goals of UCCS. This goal is accomplished by providing parking to the community through the management and maintenance of parking facilities and providing safe transport of our most import resource (people) from far parking lots to campus. Parking and Transportation Regulations can be found HERE.
• How long do I have to file an appeal for a parking ticket I received (contest the ticket)?
• Tickets must be paid or appealed within 10 days from the date the citation was issued. It will not be possible to appeal a ticket that is over the 10 days from the date the ticket was issued.
• What is the appeal procedure?
• Find all you need to know about the appeal process HERE.
• What happens if I do not pay a ticket?
• You run the risk of having a financial stop put on your student account. This may impact your ability to register for classes, obtain grades and transcripts, or even to graduate. Unpaid tickets left on student accounts will eventually be forwarded to a collection agency. If not a current UCCS student, unpaid parking citations will be sent to a collection agency. This may affect the credit rating of the vehicle's registered owner. In addition, individuals with outstanding citations may be subject to booting and/or towing while parked anywhere on UCCS owned property.
• I sold my vehicle; why has your office sent me a letter for an outstanding ticket?
• Upon sale of a vehicle, you are required to remove your license plates from your permits. If you fail to remove your license plates, you will still show as the registered owner of that vehicle until it is re-registered. The person ultimately responsible for parking tickets is the registered owner of the vehicle, providing we cannot associate the vehicle to a current student. Providing a bill of sale or other documentation may help absolve you of the responsibility for any citations received.
• Can I use a mobile app to pay for daily parking?
• Yes! ParkMobile allows you to pay for parking by phone or smartphone app. To begin using this service, create your account with ParkMobile today. An additional convenience fee of $0.25 per transaction will apply. Create an account and add your make, model, color and license plate to track your parking.