Parking Services

Welcoming Eagles Onto Campus

Parking Services at FGCU provides access to campus parking for all students, employees, and visitors. All motor vehicles parked on university property must be registered through the FGCU Parking Portal and linked to a valid virtual parking permit.

Garage Availability

Main Entrance

Visitors

Click to view all visitor parking instructions while on campus.  Guest Permits are requested at fgcu.t2hosted.com 

Visitor Parking

Cohen parking lot

Students

Register your vehicle and request a virtual permit. View details for housing and commuter options.

Student Parking

Visitors main entrance

Employees

All faculty and staff must register their vehicle and purchase a virtual permit while on campus.

Employee Parking

Parking Permits & Decals

Students apply for 2025/2026 Academic Year permits after August 1st

Vehicles parked on University property must have a valid virtual permit. All vehicles operated on University Premises by a student, faculty, staff, Contractor, or Vendor must be registered with the University. Request your virtual permit through the FGCU Parking Portal.

FGCU PARKING PORTAL

Where Can I Park?

Rainbow over Cohen Student Union

  • Visitors to campus (Campus Tours, FGCU Store, vendors, contractors)

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  • Commuter students (off-campus student)

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  • Housing students with a vehicle

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  • Motorcyclists

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  • Faculty/Staff

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  • Disabled Parking

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What Do I Need to Do?

Tips for Parking at FGCU

  • Visitors to the university must register their vehicle on the University's Parking Portal prior to locating a parking spot, fgcu.t2hosted.com.
  • Each Vehicle must be registered to a valid Virtual Permit prior to Parking the Vehicle on University property. Visitors parking in designated visitors' lots or garages may register for their virtual permit at the time of parking.  
  • Student and faculty/staff virtual permits are issued through the University Parking portal. 
  • Obtaining a parking permit authorizes you to park on campus but does not guarantee a parking space or guarantee a parking space in a desired location.
  • Lock your vehicle before leaving!
  • Vehicle must be parked only in lots designated for the permit type.
  • No parking on the grass or curbs.
  • Reserved and restricted (visitor, volunteer, disabled, state vehicle) spaces are enforced 24/7.

Need to pay a parking citation?

Log in to the FGCU Parking Portal to access your student account to pay or appeal a parking citation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Are visitors required to have a parking permit?

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  • How do you report  lost or stolen Parking Plus Plate?  

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  • Can I sell my unused Parking Plus Plate to a friend?  

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  • Why did I receive a citation when I was only there for a few minutes?

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  • What if I buy a new vehicle?

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  • What if I am unable to find parking?

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  • Am I allowed to park in restricted/reserved parking areas?

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  • Am I allowed to park in the grass?

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  • When are citations written?

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  • "Parking Advisory - Park at own risk"

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  • What will happen if I don't pay my parking citations?

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Helpful Links

Parking Services regulations, guidelines, and resources can be found throughout the FGCU website. Search keywords in the search field at the top of the page or view our site with more information on getting around campus and official Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Regulations.

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Contact Details

Parking Services | Contact Us

McTarnaghan Hall Room 120
10501 FGCU Blvd. S, Fort Myers, FL 33965

8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday

239-590-1912

Information Booth
Visitors can be issued parking passes, temporary day passes and receive information on parking.
7am-4pm Monday-Friday

239-590-1925