Faculty Permits - Return to Top

Faculty and Staff can register to purchase a permit on-line at our website or by coming to the Parking Services Office. All faculty and staff that are paid through Northern Kentucky University must purchase their permit via payroll deduction. If you purchase your permit on-line it will be mailed to you within 24 hours.

Student Permits - Return to Top

Students can register to purchase a permit on-line at our website or by coming to the Parking Services Office. Permits can be purchased by the semester or the year. If you have outstanding parking fines they must be paid before you can receive your permit.

Contractor/Vendor Permits - Return to Top

Contractors or vendors who will be on the campus for extended periods of time due to construction or contract work are expected to make arrangements with the Parking Services Office for a permit. If you make frequent short term visits (30 minutes or less) to the campus for deliveries, business reasons, etc. a permit will be provided free of charge.

VIP Parking Permit - Return to Top

Vehicles displaying a VIP parking pass may park in any legal parking space other that a handicapped space or reserved space. VIP visitors are encouraged to park in either parking garage or in “Open” parking lots G, K, S, T, and X. All vehicles parking on campus must display a valid NKU parking Permit.

Motorcycle/Bicycle - Return to Top

In addition to the one (1) permit for your motor vehicle, an applicant may be issued a decal for a motorcycle at no charge. A motorcycle decal must be displayed only on the vehicle for which it was obtained and may not be transferred between vehicles. Decals may never be taped or laminated, or applied in any way so as to be removed and used in another vehicle.

Lost/Stolen Permits - Return to Top

If your permit is lost or stolen please report it to Public Safety immediately. The cost of a replacement permit is $20.00. If the permit is found within 30 days a refund will be issued. No refunds will be granted after 30 days. If the lost/stolen permit is found in the possession of another NKU student his/her vehicle will be impounded. The student will make reimbursement to the original owner of the lost/stolen permit. Anyone misrepresenting the circumstances of the loss or theft of a permit will be subject to student judicial actions or prosecution in accordance with Kentucky Criminal Law.

Retiree Permit - Return to Top

A retiree permit is for the exclusive use of the Retiree only. The employee must have had a parking permit at least two years prior to retirement. Should an employee return to the University for the purposes of employment, the retiree permit should be returned to Parking Services and a faculty/staff permit must be obtained and parking deductions should resume.

Disability Parking - Return to Top

Handicapped Permit- To park in a handicapped parking space, the applicant must have a State-issued handicapped designated plate, placard, or handicapped parking permit registered in their name. (The State handicapped parking permit should face outward toward the front of the vehicle. The University permit must be placed in front the State permit to be visible to the citation writer.)

Temporary Handicapped Permit- To obtain a temporary handicapped parking permit, the applicant must bring to the Health, Counseling and Prevention Service certification from a physician explaining the temporary disability. The letter must also contain a statement as to the dates physician expects the person to be temporarily disabled. The temporary handicapped permit will be issued for the expected time of disability plus one calendar week. A temporary handicapped permit will only be valid for a maximum of six (6) weeks and must be placed on the dashboard in plain view. This permit allows the individual to park in and faculty/staff parking space (except for reserved spaces), student parking area, or handicapped space.

Please contact the Nurse’s Office at (859)572-5650 to obtain a permit.

Loading Permits - Return to Top

For purposes of loading or unloading, operators of vehicles properly registered must obtain a special short term loading permit at no charge from the Parking Services Office. The loading permit is good for 30 minutes, and the vehicle must be parked in a loading zone or other approved parking space. Loading permits do not authorize the holder to park where parking is specifically prohibited or in handicap and reserve spaces. Since no other permit allows this privilege, it is necessary to display the loading pass regardless of any other parking permit that is displayed.

Refunds - Return to Top

Refunds will be processed under the following conditions:

Faculty/Staff:  Please return your permit to Parking Services and we will cancel your payroll deductions immediately provided there are no outstanding parking fines on your account.

Students:  A full refund will be given for permits purchased for the "semester only" that are returned within the first 3 weeks of class during the fall and spring semesters. if you choose to purchase a permit for the full year at the discounted rate a refund will be given during the first three weeks of the fall semester only. Refunds will not be issued if you have an outstanding balance with the University.