Parking On Campus:
Parking on campus is coordinated through the Office of Public Safety and Police Services (PS/PS). PS/PS's main functions on campus are the protection of life and property, traffic and parking control, the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations and maintaining a safe and secure environment.  As with many colleges, parking availability at convenient locations and times is at a premium.  As a result, parking at Kutztown University can sometimes be a competitive sport!  The best advice is to allow for plenty of commuting time and realize that although there are plenty of spaces to park on campus sometimes there just are not enough spaces at the most convenient locations.

Vehicle Registration:
Vehicle registration can only be completed online via the online student services program.  To register a vehicle go to the following website and login: https://portal.kutztown.edu/oss/login.asp .  After you have your vehicle registered online, the decal can be picked up in Old Main 13 with your vehicle registration and valid driver's license. It costs $25 per semester or $40 per year for a permit.

Enforcement:
Parking regulations are strictly enforced on campus by parking enforcement officers.  Most infractions such as parking in faculty/staff (yellow lined spaces) or meter violations result in $15.00 (or higher) parking fines.  Failure to pay fines can result in a student’s inability to register for courses and/or receive grades.

Appeal Process:
If you feel a mistake has been made in the issuance of a traffic citation or parking ticket, an appeal can be submitted to the University Traffic Bureau.  Appeals should be made through Public Safety and details on how to file appeals can be found on all traffic tickets.  Appeals may also be submitted on line at: http://www.kutztown.edu/divisions/studentservices/departments/psps/park/appeals.aspx

Campus Shuttle:
As part of the parking fee students pay, the University provides an on-campus and off-campus shuttle system to help students get around campus.  The campus shuttle runs from 7:00AM to 11:00PM each weekday and only operates during regular semester weekdays. There is also a late night shuttle loop. The shuttle bus provides accommodations for riders in wheelchairs. In order to ride the shuttle, present your valid KU student ID. For more information and up to date loop schedules please consult: http://www.kutztown.edu/admin/shuttle/

Loop One - On Campus Loop: 7:30AM - 4:30PM (Last drop-off)

• Dixon Hall at South Campus Drive stop sign
• Golden Bear West at C1
• University Place Parking Lot C2
• Academic Forum
• Lytle
• McFarland Student Union

Loop Two - On Campus Loop: 8:30AM - 10:30AM (Last drop-off)

• Same as Loop One

Loop Three - Off Campus Loop: 7:30AM - 3:30PM (Last drop-off)

• APEX Apartments (2 stops)
• Briar Cliffs Apartments at College Blvd
• McFarland Student Union
• Main Street at Whiteoak Street
• Constitution Blvd. at CVS
• Sacony Commons
• Main Street near Turkey Hill (bridge)

Loop Four - Off and On Campus Loop: 3:30PM - 11:30PM (Last drop-off)

• McFarland Student Union
• Dixon Hall
• Golden Bear Village West (South Campus Drive at Lot C1)
• University Place Parking Lot C2
• Honors Building at College Blvd
• Apex Apartments (2 stops)
• Briar Cliff Apartments at College Blvd
• McFarland Student Union
• Main Street @ Whiteoak Street
• Constitution Boulevard @ CVS
• Saucony Commons Apartments
• Weis Market (Last stop at 10:00PM)
• Rite Aid (Last stop at 10:00PM)
• Main Street near Turkey Hill (bridge)
• Main Street at Whiteoak Street 

Parking Meters:
Parking meters can be found at selected parking areas such as the South Dining Hall and the McFarland Student Union parking lots.  The purpose of these meters is to promote vehicle turn-over in order to allow students access to important services rather than provide all-day parking. Parking meter enforcement times vary by location so be sure to check the on-site regulations. The cost is 10 cents per 15 minutes with a maximum of 60 minutes.

Borough Parking:
When parking in the borough of Kutztown, be aware of all areas where parking is restricted and pay attention to signs and time limitations as parking attendants are very active. 
 

How to Avoid a Parking Ticket On Campus:

• Loaner Vehicle:  If you will be using a vehicle other than one that has been registered with Public Safety & Police Services, you must obtain a temporary placard from the Communications Center (Old Main).  If you will be using the "loaner" vehicle for more than one (1) week, it must be registered with Public Safety.  
   
• Vehicle Breakdown:  Notify Public Safety immediately and obtain a "DISABLED VEHICLE" placard from the Communications Center to place on your dashboard.
   
• Park in the Right Spot:  Students must park in their assigned lot but also need to park in white lined spaces and correct designations (zones).
   
• Resident Students:  Vehicles with "R", "GB", and "UP" decals are not permitted to be parked on North Campus Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.  Exceptions must be registered through and approved by Public Safety.  All Resident vehicles will be assigned to C1, C2, C3, C4, and D1 lots on South Campus.  These lots are enforced 24 hours a day and the decal must be displayed on the vehicle. 
   
• Commuter Students with 32 or more Completed Credits:  Commuter students in this classification will be assigned a "C" decal and must park their vehicles in a white lined space in lots A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B2, B3, D3, E1, or F1 and the decal must be displayed on the vehicle. 
   
• Commuter Students with less than 32 Completed Credits:  Commuter students in this classification at the beginning of the fall semester will be assigned a "CF" Orange Decal and MUST park their vehicles in the Fairgrounds "ONLY" (Southern portion/orange area) during non-open parking hours and the decal must be displayed on the vehicle.
  
  For More Information Contact:
  Office of Public Safety
  Old Main Rm. 13
  610-683-4002
  
  

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