Metered spaces for short-term parking will be provided for the convenience of visitors
in the parking lot behind Hardway Hall, the circle leading to The Falcon Center, outside
the lower entrance (facing Locust Avenue) of the Turley Center, and the top deck of
the parking garage.
Parking in the turning circle of the Falcon Center is NEVER permitted—it is for drop
off and pick up only.
Meter rates behind Hardway Hall and Turley Center and on the top deck of the parking
garageare .25¢ per ½ hour for a maximum of 2 hours. Meters behind the Education Building
going toward Falcon Center are limited to 30 minute parking to accommodate those who
are utilizing services in our dining hall.
Metered spaces are enforced at all times, including weekends.
For guests to Campus, you are asked to park on the first through fifth levels of the
parking garage. Visitors who require special accommodations may park in any parking
space on Campus, provided they have their appropriate handicapped placard displayed.
All others are subject to citation fees that have been set by Fairmont State University.
Intentional misuse of a handicapped space on Fairmont State’s campus will result in
a $200.00 fine.
Visitors may be directed to enter the parking garage from the Bryant Street entrance
and park anywhere on levels 1 -5.
Parking arrangements for any meeting, training program, seminar, conference, etc.
that is a one-time only program expected to host between 15 to 35 visitors must be
coordinated through University Police.
- One day Visitor Parking is permitted by contacting University Police at 304-367-4157
with visitor information, including make, model and license plate number of the vehicle(s).
- Please notify University Police as far in advance as possible to make arrangements.
A “Special Event” is defined as any non-recurring event expected to host more than
35 visitors and requiring the use of parking facilities. When possible, individuals
or organizations sponsoring special events are encouraged to work through the Catering
& Conference Services Office. Otherwise, the sponsor must complete the following:
- A contact person for the planned event must be assigned to work with University Police
during the planning process.
- Depending on several factors such as the number of persons attending, the day of week,
time of day, whether classes are in session or not, etc., a decision will be made
concerning the type of parking arrangements required.
- While extra costs apply, the University Police Department can also provide event signage,
parking attendants, traffic monitors, etc. as required.
When meetings, conferences, or other events are organized through the Aladdin Catering
& Conference Services, parking arrangements and any associated fees are coordinated
with University Police as part of the services provided by that office.
- Persons or organizations on campus hosting events that will bring visitors on campus
are encouraged to utilize the Catering & Conference Services Office.
- Contact Cathy Basagic at 304-367-4090 for more information.
Dependent upon the number of spaces required and the overall parking situation during
the time frame in question, a specific number of parking spaces in a particular area
(a parking lot, parking garage, etc.) may be reserved for VIP visitor parking with
Presidential approval. Reserved parking is limited.
Open parking is available in all parking lots (not including the parking garage) for
athletic events with the exception of any lot designated for restricted or special
paid parking by the Athletic Department. Public Safety staff expenses are reimbursed
by Athletics based on an actual cost basis.
