Uptown Student Parking
All students, including freshmen, are able to have a car on campus. Students must purchase a permit at the beginning of each semester to park on campus. The cost of the permit parking is added to the student bill through Catalyst. The cost varies depending on the garage. Remote parking options are also available at a lower rate.
If you arrive on campus and the sign for your permitted garage says FULL, space is still available for permit holders. The FULL sign is directed towards visitors to campus.
Students have the option to pay the daily rate in campus garages with cash, Bearcat Card or credit card. If the FULL sign is lit, you will need to proceed to another facility. Use our convenient Visitor Tracker to find real-time availability.
The campus is pedestrian friendly with many shopping, entertainment and restaurant options within walking distance.
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Student Permits
When to Purchase
Student permits are purchased online by semester. There are no annual permits. Semester permits will be available for sale/registration on the following schedule:
- December 1 - Spring Semester
- April 1 - Summer Semester
- July 1 - Fall Semester 2021
Note: the Fast Pass is valid for every semester you purchase a permit, throughout your time at UC. Fast Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
How to Access Parking
Garages
All garage permit holders use their UC ID/Bearcat Card to access their assigned facility. At the entry and exit gates, students should wave their ID across the sensor. For the greatest convenience, a Fast Pass can be hung on the rear view mirror and will automatically open the gates.
Lots
Parking Services uses license plate recognition (LPR) to verify that someone has a permit to park in a lot. Your vehicle license plate is considered your permit, so make sure your vehicle information is always kept updated in the system. Any vehicles not linked to a permit will receive a citation.
Freshman Parking
Yes, freshmen are allowed to bring cars to campus. The real question is, do they really need it? Consider these thoughts and transportation alternatives before making the decision.
- As an urban campus, almost everything you need is within walking distance.
- Many freshmen don't end up using their vehicles as much as they expected to, and their permit ends up being an expensive storage fee.
- Many alternative campus and area transportation options are available, including:
- Bearcat Transportation shuttle system
- NightRide, a free, safe after-hours option in the Uptown area
- UC*Metro program
- TANK - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
- Bearcats Bike Share
- REDBIKE
- Zipcar
- Lime and Bird scooters
- Intercity options, including GoBus, Megabus, Barons Bus and more.
Billing
The cost of student parking permits will be added to the student's university billing account through Catalyst. This billing method is especially helpful for students who rely on financial aid.
Student permit holders are reminded to keep vehicle information current in the parking database, so that Parking Services can monitor and protect spaces for permit holders.
Students can still pay the daily rate in the garage by cash, Bearcat Card or credit card.
Cancellations
The permit holder is responsible for notifying the Parking Services office to cancel parking.
Refunds for cancelled parking are made on a prorated basis. Hangtags must be returned to the Parking Services office to receive a refund. Retroactive refunds are not offered for failure to terminate parking in a timely manner. The last day for student permit refunds are based on the following schedule:
- Fall semester permits: November 1
- Spring semester permits: April 1
- Summer semester permits: July 1
- Summer short term permits: No refund after the first week of classes.
No refunds are issued for permits revoked due to misuse.
How to Return Your Permit Online
- Log in to the parking portal with your UC central login
- Click on View Your Permits
- Select the current active permit
- Scroll to the bottom and click on Return Permit
- Complete information and click Submit
- Permit Details will display, and status will change to “Returned”
A refund will be issued to your university billing account through Catalyst. You will be required to sign up for direct deposit in Catalyst to receive your refund.
Uptown West Campus
Summer Semester 2021
Summer semester 2021 rates are the approved rates for the academic year 2020-21. As a reminder, fall semester rates were adjusted to the changes in the on-campus academic calendar.
Uptown Medical Campus
Summer semester permits are valid May 9 thru Aug. 9
Summer Medical Term - Eden Garage
| Facility | Rate |
|---|---|
| Eden Garage | $300.75 |
| Eden Top (Levels 7-8) |
$197.50 |
Fall Semester 2020
Uptown West Campus
Fall semester permits are valid Aug. 9 - Nov. 25. Winter Break permits are valid Nov. 26 - Dec. 31, 2020.
| Facility | Semester Rate |
Winter Break Rate |
Fall Semester Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCM Garage | $432 |
$78 | |
| Calhoun Garage | $385 | $69.50 | |
| Campus Green Garage | $339.25 | $61.25 | |
| Clifton Court Garage | $385 | $69.50 | |
| Clifton Lot | $217 | $39 | |
| Corry Garage | $241.50 | $43.50 | |
| Stratford Heights Garage | $339.25 | $61.25 | |
| Stratford Lot | $217 | $39 | |
| University Garage | $241.50 | $43.50 | |
| Woodside Garage | $339.25 | $61.25 | AVAILABLE FOR HOURLY PARKING ONLY |
| Motorcycle Parking* | $54 (full semester) | ||
Uptown Medical Campus
Fall semester permits are valid Aug. 9 - Nov. 25. Winter Break permits are valid Nov. 26 - Dec. 31, 2020.
| Facility | Semester Rate |
Winter Break Rate | Fall Semester Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Avenue Garage | $339.25 | $61.25 | |
| Eden Top Deck* |
$241.50 | $43.50 | |
| Kingsgate Garage | $385 | $69.50 | |
| Motorcycle Parking | $54 (full semester) | ||
*Eden Top Deck must park on Levels 7 & 8 only.
Medical Term - Eden Garage
| Facility | Rate |
|---|---|
| Eden Garage | $400.50 |
| Eden Top (Levels 7-8) |
$285 |
Spring Semester 2021
Spring semester 2021 rates are the approved rates for the academic year 2020-21. As a reminder, fall semester rates were adjusted due to the on-campus academic calendar changes.
Uptown Medical Campus
Spring semester permits are valid Jan. 1 - May 8
Evening Permit Rates
Valid Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.; Saturday & Sunday all day
Because evening class schedules may vary by day, Evening Permits are structured into tiers. Each tier allows access to one or more garages. For example, a Tier 2 permit would allow parkers to use Clifton Court Garage or Calhoun Garage interchangeably. Tier 3 offers the widest selection of garage locations, including Eden Garage on the Medical Campus.
| Evening Permits By Tier | Full Term |
|---|---|
| Tier 1: CCM Garage | $255 |
| Tier 2: Clifton Garage, Calhoun Garage | $227.25 |
| Tier 3: Campus Green Garage, Woodside Garage, Stratford Heights Garage, Eden Garage |
$200.25 |
| Tier 4: Corry Garage | $142.50 |
Rates valid July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Off-Campus Student Parking
Victory Parkway remote parking is available for $100 per semester. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
The lot is located at 2220 Victory Parkway, so if you’ve coming from Northern Kentucky or Eastern Cincinnati, this is a great way to save money on parking! Shuttle service will be available to main campus.
This option also includes evening (after 6 p.m.) and weekend access to the Campus Green Garage. If you have already purchased a permit on campus, it is still possible to switch your permit and take advantage of this option.
Save money on parking and use your time on the shuttle to be productive!