Campus Parking

When parking a vehicle on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, whether short-term or long-term, a student shall abide by the parking compliance guidelines set forth by the State University of New York Traffic and Parking Regulations Part 565 - Plattsburgh (PDF) administered by University Police (UPD.) These regulations also include the proper display of a parking hang tag upon registering a vehicle.

How to Register a Vehicle for Parking on Campus

Step 1: Pay Two Optional Parking Fees (included on the tuition bill)

• $30 parking registration fee (PR) that covers hang tag processing
• $78 full-time parking fee (PK) that covers maintenance of parking lots. Note: Part-time students, with less than 8 credits, pay ½ rate parking fee. Parking fee prorates at week 5 is $58.50, week 9 is $39, and week 13 is $19.50.

For veteran exemption, see specific qualifying requirements.

Step 2: Register a Vehicle

• Login to MyPlattsburgh, click STUDENTS tab, and AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION tab.
• Add/update vehicle registration data (not the student’s local address) and confirm/remove all vehicles on file.
• A SPECIAL PARKING PRIVILEGES FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS section applies to individuals who meet specific qualifying requirements.

Step 3: Pick Up Hang Tag according hang tag guidelines.

Other Student Parking Responsibilities

• Student Parking Cancellation Agreement: Any student - commuter or resident - that confirms enrollment, without parking fees included, constitutes an agreement with SUNY Plattsburgh that the student will NOT park a vehicle – owned or borrowed – on campus property for the duration of the term. A violation of this agreement may result in parking fines.
• Student Visitor Parking Agreement: The student is responsible for all invited guest and family member vehicles, and shall register properly these vehicles with UPD, Health Center. Visitors to SUNY Plattsburgh are authorized free parking for a maximum 48-hour term (72 hours on weekends.) Long-term visitor parking will require the student to pay applicable student parking fees, and register the vehicle, in order to obtain a hang tag.

Special Parking Privileges for Qualifying Individuals

Special parking privileges are available to individual’s that meet specific qualifying requirements.

Parking Hang Tags

Students should follow hang tag guidelines.

All vehicles must be properly registered and display valid hang tags when parked on campus; except in open lots at the Field House, time-restricted spaces, or in designated lots for public events. Online registration for the new academic year begins August 1.

Faculty/Staff Parking Fees

A registration fee is payable by all employees, except veterans that qualify for a special parking privilege.

A parking fee is payable by:

• State employees earning more than $30,000 annually, except employees represented by a bargaining unit such as UUP, CSEA, etc.
• Other persons, like Chartwells, CAS, Research Foundation, StartUp-NY, etc.

How to Register a Vehicle Online

Faculty/Staff With Access to Online Registration

Step 1: Login to MyPlattsburgh: click on the EMPLOYEES tab to access the AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION tab, and complete these steps:

Step 2 - Register Vehicle: Add a vehicle under ADD A VEHICLE, then CONFIRM or REMOVE all vehicles under VEHICLES ON FILE.

Step 3 - Pay Parking Registration Fee: Click on the ‘PROCESS THE $30 PARKING REGISTRATION FEE’ button to access payment screen for credit card or electronic check payment. Cash only payments must be made at Student Accounts, 101 Kehoe. NOTE: Where applicable, some employees and 3rd party affiliates also pay a parking fee at a rate agreed upon by the applicable negotiating unit that is billed by payroll deduction.

Note: The system does not allow the processing of new vehicle information to be added to an existing plate number. Email plate # and new vehicle information to [email protected].

Faculty/Staff Without Access to Online Registration

Employees that do not have access to online registration in MyPlattsburgh – 3rd party affiliates (Chartwells, Research Foundation, StartUp-NY, temp hires (working 30+ days) - are required to register vehicles with University Police (UPD) through the department/ organization authorized agent.

The authorized agent shall ensure that the employee:

• Pays applicable parking fees to Student Accounts, 101 Kehoe (A $30 registration fee; and, where applicable, a parking fee in the amount based on contract terms)
• Fills out a Vehicle Registration Form completely and accurately (Note: Hang tag is assigned when vehicle registration is validated by UPD.)

The authorized agent shall submit all applicable employee receipts and completed registration forms to UPD for processing. Within 48 hours the agent will be notified when the tags are ready for pick up at UPD, Health Center.

Emeriti/Alumni: Pay registration fee to Student Accounts and file registration form with UPD Parking Manager for processing.

Special Parking Privileges for Qualifying Individuals

Special parking privileges are available to individual’s that meet specific qualifying requirements.

Parking Hang Tags

Faculty and staff should follow hang tag guidelines.

Short-Term Visitor Parking (48 hours or less; 72 hours on weekends)

Visitor day passes* are disbursed from these locations upon submission of vehicle registration and ID:

• UPD, Health Center (Building #37 on the campus map)
• Student Accounts, Kehoe 101 (Building #3 on the campus map)
• Authorized Agents in designated high traffic clinics and offices

An advance request to [email protected] requires the guest’s name, plate/state, and dates of visit.

*Note: Vendors, who conduct business on campus fewer than 4 times per year, are classified as visitors.

Event organizers shall follow the event organizer visitor parking guidelines for:

• Small department events, or meetings, of 10 or more invited guests
• Large public events that requires designated parking without a permit

Long-Term Visitor Parking (in excess of 48 hours; 72 hours on weekends)

Long-term visitor parking in excess of 48 hours (72 hours on weekends) is conditional, and requires preapproval by UPD, and the Housing Office, where applicable, for student guests. Submit request to [email protected].

Individuals that are NOT considered visitors include:

• Vendors that frequently conduct business on campus
• Contractors
• Delivery vehicles
• Gym members
• Volunteers

An advance request to [email protected] requires the guest’s name, plate/state, and dates of visit.

Special Parking Privileges for Qualifying Individuals

Special parking privileges are available to individual’s that meet specific qualifying requirements.

The following guidelines outline the proper parking, delivery and advertising procedures for vendors and construction contractors that conduct business on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

Vendor Advertising Guidelines

The posting of business advertising messages on campus property is prohibited, except in authorized locations. Residence hall advertising inquiries shall be directed to the Housing Office, Algonquin Hall, 518-564-3824; and Angell College Center inquiries to 518-564-4321.

Vendor Parking Guidelines

University Police (UPD) has specific guidelines for vendor and contractor parking.

Vendor/Contractor Registration Instructions

Service and Supply Vendors that routinely conduct business on campus must register with UPD, every calendar year. If fewer than 4 visits per year, a vendor is considered a visitor, and shall obtain a day pass from UPD on each visit. Submit a completed Registration Form to [email protected], or deliver to UPD, Health Center. Current vendors will receive a renewal reminder in December for the new calendar year.

Food vendors that deliver goods to a campus venue, or residence, are required to utilize building loading zones, with flashers on, not to exceed 20 minutes; otherwise, the vehicle must be registered with UPD, Health Center.

Construction Contractors are required to register with a Facilities authorized agent for parking in designated lay down areas. The authorized agent shall supply [email protected] with a list of contractors (contractor name and plate/state) authorized to park in a designated lay down area. One construction supervisor may request a ‘special use’ tag to conduct site inspections at multiple locations outside of a designated lay down area.

Vendor/Contractor Parking Restrictions

Due to the safety concerns, parking in the following areas is strictly enforced:

• The Rugar Street Campus Express cutout, at the Angell College Center, is restricted to large transport vehicles making large deliveries to Campus Express. All other vehicles may utilize 30-minute parking within the term limit, without a permit, in front of the College Store (across from the Campus Express cutout.)
• The Rugar Street Bus Stop is restricted for use by buses to pick up/drop off individuals at Amity Plaza. The driver must remain with the vehicle at all times.
• Residence Halls are off limits to delivery persons. Residents must accept deliveries at building entrances.
• Stopping on the side of a roadway, or blocking a bike lane, to make a delivery, or otherwise, is prohibited.
• Parking in reserved parking, designated parking, or outside of defined lines (grass, etc.,) without proper authorization, is prohibited.

Additional parking safety information is available in FAQs about parking and vehicle registration.

Hang Tag Guidelines

Vendors and contractors must follow the hang tag guidelines.

Parking Appeal Guidelines

An appeal may be filed according to the procedures outlined in the Appeal Form and Filing Guidelines.