Decals and Permits

Decals and Permits:

Motor vehicles must display a University of Cincinnati parking key card, permit, or cash receipt while on University property.

   Issuance:

The Parking Office may issue parking decals and/or permits to employees or enrolled students at the University of Cincinnati.

   Display of Decals/Permits and Key cards:

The decal or permit shall be fully displayed on the driver's side of the windshield or dashboard. A key card hang tag must be placed on the rear view mirrow with the facility name facing outward.  A no-charge temporary permit must be obtained from Parking Services if the parkering permit is not available in the case of changing from one vehicle to another. Motor cycle decals should be displayed on the rider's right front fork. 

   Two or More Vehicles:

Only one decal or key card is issued per person, unless otherwise specified. Decals or key cards are not transferable to another person. Use of a decal or key card on additional vehicles is permissible provided the vehicle is registered with Parking Services. Only one vehicle is permitted to park in garage/lot per key card or decal. The Parking Office must be notified of changes in vehicles, license plate, address or other decal application information.

   Lost and Stolen Decals/KeyCards:

Lost or stolen decals, permits and key cards must be reported immediately to Parking Services. The owner of the decal/permit or key card must complete a Lost/Stolen form at the Parking Office. A fee will be assessed for replacement of lost decals, permits or key cards. The replacement fee will be refunded if the lost/stolen decal/permit/key card is found and returned to the Parking Office within 30 days of filing the Lost/Stolen form. Lost or stolen decals/permits or key cards are added to the list of revoked parking privileges and further use may result in impoundment of the vehicle. Individuals cited for use or display of a revoked, lost, or stolen decal/permit or key card will be assessed full charges for use from the date that the report was filed with the Parking Office.

   Removal of Decals:

Decals or key cards must be returned to Parking Services under the following conditions:
•    Termination of association with the University.
•    Transfer between campuses.
•    Change in decal type.
•    Cancellation of parking arrangements.

   Altered Decals/Permits:

Display of altered permits incurs a heavy fine and impoundment. Back parking will be charged from the date of alteration.

   New Decals:

When new decals or key cards are issued, expired decals or key cards must be removed or returned. Persons with a revoked decal or key card will be responsible for returning those items to Parking Services immediately upon notification.  There will be no refund on decals or key cards revoked due to fraudulent application. Individuals cited for use of a revoked, lost or stolen key card or decal will be assessed full charges for use from the date or the report filed with Parking Services

   McMicken, Emeritus and Other:

Please contact Parking Services office for information.

   KeyCards:

Key cards are issued with or without a decal and valid in a designated facility. Both cards are property of the University of Cincinnati and must be returned to Parking Services upon termination or expiration. When a decal or key card expires, they must be returned to Parking Services’ Office. All cards returned must be in proper condition. Damaged cards may result in a charge. A late fee and usage charge will be assessed.

   Cancellations:

To cancel parking privileges, the decal/permit or key card, where applicable, must be returned. 

   Refunds:

Refunds for returned key cards, decals/permits will be made on a prorated basis. No refund will be issued if a key card, decal/permit is not returned. No refunds will be made for access cards or decals revoked due to fraudulent application.

   Campus Reciprocity: 
See Reciprocity for campus decals

   Unpaid Obligations:

No parking permit will be issued to any individual having outstanding parking fines or oblligations regardless of the age of the infraction.  No student with outstanding obligations can purchase parking until they are cleared.  The issuance of parking privileges to an individual having outstanding obligations does not eliminate any the responsibility to pay.  Decals or key cards issued under these circumstances can be revoked.

   Revocation:

A person who purchases, uses, or displays a University decal or permit in violation of University Parking Regulations may have his/her parking revoked or key card revokved.  Fraudulent applications include, but are not restricted to:
•    Signing an application for an key card or vdecal in another person's name.
•    Possessing multiple key cards/decals for the same period.
•    Obtaining a key card or decal to be used by an individual not authorized for such privileges.

   Waiting List:

Unversity of Cincinnati staff and faculty are eligible for placement on one waiting list. When a waiting list exists, a faculty or staff member must go to Parking Services website and place their name on the list.  When a space becomes available in the parking facility, the first individual on that list will be notified either by phone or in writing. Individuals who do not respond within the set period of time will be removed from the list. It is the responsibility of the individual to update information on file.