Parking: Regulations
All vehicles, as defined by state laws, parked on the East Texas A&M campus must be registered with the University Police Department. Current parking permits are required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Faculty, staff and students with blue permits are allowed to park in blue, purple and green areas only. Parking is not allowed in areas restricted by signs, including but not limited to, areas not designed as a parking space, admission guest areas, disabled zones, improper zones, loading zones and service vehicle areas. At the beginning of each fall semester, faculty, staff and students have the opportunity to purchase parking permits online or at the Cashier's Office in the McDowell Business Administration Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Any faculty, staff and students who miss this deadline should purchase their permits directly from the Cashier's Office during these hours.
Purchase of a parking decal does not guarantee the holder a parking space on the premises of East Texas A&M.
East Texas A&M Policies and Guidelines Related to Transportation:
- Student Travel Rule 13.04.99.R1
- Risk Management 24.01
- Student Travel 13.04
- Supplemental Risk Management Standards 24.01.01
Bicycles
Faculty, staff and students who ride bicycles on campus are subject to all state laws pertaining to bicycles. The University Police Department (UPD) does not require the registration of bicycles but strongly suggests registration for identification purposes. The purpose of registration is to prevent theft and assist in the recovery of stolen bicycles.
Fleet Services
Fleet Services provide economical, high-quality and safe vehicles for East Texas A&M faculty, staff and students for official university business. Faculty, staff and students who wish to reserve a vehicle should contact the Motor Pool Coordinator with the Transportation Services. Reservations should be made well in advance of the planned departure. In addition, all faculty, staff and students who drive a university vehicle must have a Department of Motor Vehicle Record (DMV) check and will be assigned a driver rating.
Visitor permits
Visitor permits may be obtained at the cashier windows at the front entrance of McDowell Administration Building or accessed online.
Students, Faculty and Staff Permits
Enrolled students, faculty and staff of East Texas A&M must purchase permits to park on the East Texas A&M campus. Permits expire on August 31 each year. The cost for a parking permit is $120 for students and $150 for faculty and staff.
Prairie Crossing
For residents of Prairie Crossing, the yearly parking permit is $120.
Free parking
Free parking is available in Lot 19 (bound by Bois d'Arc, Campbell, Cooper and Walnut Streets) for any vehicle registered with the University Police Department. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To park a vehicle in Lot 19, please log in to the correct parking portal and select the free Lot 19 permit. You will then be prompted to add your vehicle information and address before completing the checkout process. This permit allows you to register only one vehicle, and you may only have one Lot 19 permit. The permit is only valid for 30 days. To avoid a citation, you must renew your permit every 30 days by following these steps again.
Purchasing Permits
Permits for students, faculty and staff may be purchased in person at the cashier windows at the front entrance of McDowell Administration Building. Permits are also available online through MyLEO.