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Frequently Asked Questions
Student Parking Permits
Why am I being charged a parking fee?
The parking fee was established to offset costs incurred by the University for the repair and maintenance of existing parking lots, as well as construction of new parking lots to meet increased demand.
How was the $100 per semester fee determined?
The fee amount was determined based upon the costs mentioned above, in addition to a benchmark comparison with other Universities.
Will there be a parking fee for the Summer terms?
Currently, there will be no parking fee or permit enforcement during the Summer terms.
How will I pay for my parking permit?
The parking fee will be automatically included on your student bill along with your other tuition and fee charges. If you do not wish to purchase a permit, there will be a box on the student bill that you can check to have the parking fee removed during mail in registration. You can also e-mail or send written notification to a Student Accounts representative or stop by Massman Hall, Room 109 and complete a form requesting the charge be removed.
How do I obtain my parking permit?
Permits will be issued to students during Registration, and will also be available through the Security Department. You will receive one permit for the Fall semester in August, and a new permit for the Spring semester in January.
Will my parking permit guarantee me a place to park my vehicle?
Unfortunately, the parking permit does not guarantee a parking spot, but with the revenue generated by the parking fee Rockhurst will be able to provide additional parking facilities.
Where will the new parking lots be located?
We will be redesigning the current parallel parking system along Rockhurst Road and replacing it with angled parking, which will create room for an additional 15-20 vehicles. We also plan to add 59 spaces at the site of the former Jimmy’s Restaurant at 5429 Troost Avenue. We are working on design plans for a proposed lot at 5136 Forest Avenue, which will provide approximately 20 parking spots. Additionally, there will be approximately 11 new spots available in the Bellarmine Lot due to removing the “islands” that this Lot currently contains.
When will the new parking spaces be available?
We hope to have the new parking spaces available during the Fall 2007 semester.
Will the Faculty and Staff pay to park also?
Yes, Faculty and Staff will pay $100 per semester for a parking permit, including contract employees working for Barnes & Noble, Sodexho and Xerox. The Faculty and Staff permits will be a different color than the Student permit.
What if I have more than one vehicle?
The University will use hang tag permits, which are easily transferable.
What happens if I my hang tag is lost or stolen?
The cost to replace a lost or stolen hang tag is the same as purchasing a new tag.
What is the refund policy for parking permits?
There will be no refunds on parking permits after the 1 st Friday of the first full week of class for the Semester. If a student withdraws before the end of the first full week of class, then the student should bring their drop slip and parking permit to the Student Financial Center in Massman 109 to have the parking fee removed from their account.
What happens if I do not buy a permit but I park in the University lots?
Signs will be posted in all lots reading “Rockhurst University Permit Parking Only”. Vehicles without a valid permit displayed will be issued a parking ticket with a fine of $25. If a vehicle is ticketed 3 times during a semester, then the vehicle will have a boot placed on a wheel, with immediate payment of a $75 fine to remove the boot, as well as payment of all past due parking tickets. You will need to contact the Security Department at ext. 4010 or via a Red or Blue phone in order to have the boot removed from your vehicle.
Will all students be required to purchase a parking permit?
Yes. All students, regardless of the number of credit hours enrolled, will need to purchase a permit to park in the University lots.
Will students who live in the Town House Village have the same parking permit?
The students living in THV will have a different color permit, but will also pay the $100 fee per semester. The THV will continue to have a dedicated and gated lot for residents.
What if I leave my permit at home or in another vehicle?
You will need to contact the Security Department at ext. 4010 to obtain a temporary tag.
What if I have guests or family members coming to the campus to visit?
You may contact the Security Department to obtain a temporary permit for these situations.
If I have a question or concern regarding parking, whom should I contact?
You may contact the Rockhurst University Security Department at 816-501-4659 regarding parking enforcement and the Student Accounts Office at 816-501-4175 regarding the billing and collection of the parking fee. Additionally, you may refer to the Rockhurst University Security Department website at www.rockhurst.edu/services/security for further information regarding Parking.