Parking & Commuting...

 

 

Permits:

The vehicles of all Kent State University faculty, staff and students must display a valid Kent State University parking permit while parked on campus. A permit can be purchased at Parking Services, in the Michael Schwartz Center.

Buying/Selling Illegal Permits:

If someone tries to sell a parking permit to you, do not buy it. It may be a stolen permit. Only Parking Services can sell permits. Your car may be towed for displaying a lost or stolen permit.

 

 

15-minute Parking:

These yellow meters are strictly for short-term parking. Deposit 25 cents for 15 minutes.

 

 

Telephone Assistance:

"Blue Light" outdoor emergency phones are located in most parking areas for your convenience and safety.

 

 

Parking Services at 24444 or 330-672-4444

(between 7:30 am - 11:00 pm)

If you need help at any other time, contact the Campus Police Services 22212 or 330-672-2212

Kent State University Department of Parking Services

(330) 672-4432
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 4424-0001

 

 

Parking Service can help you with:

Battery jump starts

Vehicle unlocks

Gas transports

Tire inflates

 

 

If you ride with someone else - 

Your spending on gas will be cut in half!

You have a higher chance of finding a place to park!

Traffic on campus will decrease to a safe level!

You will have someone to talk to in the car!

 

 

Did you know...

The parking lot by the Music & Speech building is a C lot.

You can park with a C lot pass at the Student Recreation & Wellness Center and across E. Summit St. by the Liquid Crystal Institute.

You may park with any parking pass after 4 pm in any lot, except in restricted faculty spaces.

 

 

Before traveling far distances:

Check the latest forecast from the Ohio Transportation Information System on www.odotonline.org/otis. It provides updates on weather and road conditions.

Also, you can call 1-888-2OH-ROAD for Ohio Highway Patrol Toll-Free Roadway Information.

Let someone know where you are going and when you think you will reach your destination.