Parking Services

Welcoming Eagles onto Campus

Parking Services at FGCU provides access to parking on campus, wherever you might be traveling from. Any motor vehicle on University property must be registered with the University and display a valid FGCU parking decal or permit. We're here to assist you with your campus parking needs!

Visitors

Click to view all visitor parking instructions while touring the campus. All passes are temporary and expire the same day at midnight.

Visitor Parking

Students

Any student enrolled at FGCU is eligible for a vehicle parking permit or decal. View all information for both housing and commuter passes.

Student Parking

Employees

All faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff (A&P, SP, OPS) are required to purchase a parking permit for proper display while present on campus.

Employee Parking

Fall 2021 Permits & Decals Available Now

Vehicle parking permits and Housing parking decals will be issued beginning June 1st to all students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Skip the line and request your permit ahead of time before classes begin and before you move in!

Gulfline

Where Can I Park?

Rainbow over Cohen Student Union

Visitors to campus (Campus Tours, FGCU Store, vendors, contractors)
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- A Visitor Pass is required for non campus community to temporarily park on campus and may be obtained from the Information Booth at the main entrance on FGCU Blvd.
- Visitors are permitted to park in the designated visitor parking spaces located in Parking Lot 5 in front of McTarnaghan Hall with a visitor pass. If those parking spaces are all taken, visitors may also park in the parking garages PG2, PG3, and PG4.
- Faculty/staff lots are off limits to visitors from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday.
- Parking garages 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to all vehicles and persons from midnight to 5am daily.
Commuter students (off-campus student)
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- Commuter Students are permitted to park in Lots 6, 7, Parking Garage 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Garage Auxiliary Lot 8.
- Faculty/staff lots are off limits to students from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday.
- Parking garages 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to all vehicles and persons from midnight to 5am daily.
Housing students with a vehicle
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- Campus Housing students may only register one vehicle.
- Students living on campus have access to continuous bus shuttles
- May use other methods to move across campus such as: walking, scooter or electric scooter, bicycle, skateboard, rollerblades or skates,
  Segway, or other devices personal transportation method.
- Residential students with a vehicle on campus are not permitted to park in a non-housing parking lots or garages between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the fall or spring terms. This is to leave space for faculty, staff, and commuter students to park on campus.
- Faculty/staff lots are off limits to students from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday.
- Parking garages 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to all vehicles and persons from midnight to 5am daily.
- Vehicles parked in housing lots Monday through Friday from 1am to 10am (non-visiting hours) must have a housing decal displayed.
Motorcyclists
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- Motorcycles shall be parked only in designated areas of lot 3 and 5. Not authorized to park in spaces designated for automobiles. Motorcycles parking is also available in the marked corners of the parking garages at levels 1 and 2.
- Parking garages 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to all vehicles and persons from midnight to 5am daily.
Faculty/Staff
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- Faculty/staff are permitted to park in Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, Parking Garage 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Garage Auxiliary Lot 8.
- Faculty/staff lots are off limits to students from 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday.
- Parking garages 2, 3 and 4 will be closed to all vehicles and persons from midnight to 5am daily.
Disabled Parking
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What Do I Need to Do?

Tips for Parking at FGCU

Visitors to the university may obtain a pass from the Information Booth located at the main entrance of FGCU (FGCU Blvd not FGCU Lake Pkwy entrance) prior to locating a parking spot.
Parking permit or pass must be displayed from the rear-view mirror or on the driver-side dash while parked on campus.
Student and faculty/staff permits are issued from the Parking Services office in McTarnaghan Hall room 120. Register on Gulfline and print out a permit request form to obtain a permit.

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?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are visitors required to have a parking permit?
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Yes. All vehicles must have a validly displayed decal or permit to park on campus. Permits for visitors can be obtained from the Parking Information booth on FGCU Blvd or the Parking Services office.
How do you claim a lost or stolen pass?
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As soon as possible all students, faculty, and staff should file a report with the University Police Department so that the permit can be tracked. Lost or stolen decals or permits will not be replaced and the registrant will be required to purchase a new decal or permit at a fee of $30 for Students, Faculty/Staff.
Can I sell my unused permit 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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The original registrant may obtain a replacement decal for $10 upon presenting the original decal (or remains thereof, where possible) along with the new vehicle registration to the University Police and Safety. Permits can be transferred to the new vehicle upon registration.
I'm unable to find parking.
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There are over 5,000 parking spaces on campus. Not all parking spaces can be located near campus buildings. The parking garage and garage auxiliary accommodates both Faculty/Staff and Students. The University Shuttle service runs from McTarnaghan Hall every 15 minutes to north and south housing. West Lake Village shuttle operates on the hour and half hour.
Am I allowed to park in restricted/reserved parking areas?
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No. Restricted/Reserved spaces include: Visitor, Reserved, Bookstore, Volunteer, SGA, or other designated signs. Reserved spaces are enforced 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Citations written for parking in a reserved space are $100 fines. (Exception – During certain events, restricted/reserved parking areas may be marked for parking.).
Am I allowed to park in the grass?
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When are citations written?
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What will happen if I don't pay my parking citations?
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If citations are unpaid after 10 calendar days of the date issued, a $10 late fee is assessed automatically. Administrative actions for unpaid citations may include a “BOOT”, revocation of parking privileges, towing, impoundment, collection assignment and the withholding of grades and transcripts.

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