Campus Parking

A major concern for the campus community is accommodating visitor parking on campus. Given the fact there is very little surplus parking capacity (particularly during weekdays when classes are in session), providing adequate visitor parking for the many various purposes and events that bring guests to the campus is very challenging. The following procedures have been developed in an attempt to provide several visitor parking options for those persons, organizations or offices sponsoring events that will require parking in a consistent manner. These procedures will probably not address every possible situation. Therefore, persons are encouraged to contact the Campus Police Department concerning any questions about parking needs.

PARKING DECALS

All vehichles are required to obtain and properly display a parking decal for the current academic year in order to park on the Fairmont State University campus.Those with a DMV issued handicap license plate or hangtag may park in any handicap parking space on campus unless specified as F/S only.  Current Fairmont State University Parking Decal is also required in order to park on campus. Anyone seeking a temporary handicap decal needs to go through his/her personal physician and state DMV.

Student Parking DecalsFaculty/Staff Parking Decals

PARKING MAP

There are designated areas on campus to park depending on your parking decal. Please view the Fairmont State University Parking Map to find out where you are able to park your vehicle.

METERED PARKING (Very Limited)

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.

ONE DAY VISITOR PARKING

To provide parking for their guests on a one day basis only. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring department to contact Campus Police with the vehicle information of their guest. This includes make, model and license plate number.

Visitors are entitled to park in any available student or faculty parking space in any lot with the exception of metered parking areas, the top level of the parking garage or in handicapped parking spaces without the appropriate placard being displayed.

PARKING GARAGE

Visitors may be directed to enter the parking garage from the Bryant Street entrance and park anywhere on levels 1 -5.

SPECIAL PROGRAM PARKING

Special Program parking is intended for persons who are attending non-credit courses, workshops, lectures, instructional programs, Falcon center memberships, etc. that meet on a regular basis. Organizers are encouraged to include parking fees as part of the overall program costs.

• Falcon Center community memberships - $10.00 per semester/$20.00 per year
• Visitors are entitled to park in any available student or faculty parking space in any lot with the exception of metered parking areas, the top level of the parking garage or in handicapped parking spaces without the appropriate placard being displayed.

PARKING FOR MEETINGS, SEMINARS, ETC

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 Campus Police.

• One day Visitor Parking is permitted by contacting Campus Police with visitor information, including make, model and license plate number of the vehicle(s).
• Please notify Campus Police as far in advance as possible to make arrangements.

SPECIAL EVENT PARKING

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 Campus 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 Campus 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 Campus 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.

VIP RESERVED PARKING

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.

ATHLETIC EVENT PARKING

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.