Parking
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Whether you are a student, employee or visitor at East Texas A&M, you must follow the East Texas A&M parking regulations, or otherwise risk receiving a citation.
Visitor Parking
Visitor and Community Parking
Community members must purchase a contractual permit. Guests must purchase a visitor parking permit. These permits can be purchased at the McDowell Administration Building or online.
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Student, Faculty and Staff Permits
Students, Faculty and staff must purchase a permit. These permits can be purchased at the McDowell Administration Building or online.
Regulations
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.
Parking
All vehicles, as defined by state laws, parked on the East Texas A&M campus must be registered with the University Police Department and the permit must be visibly displayed. 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 and pick them up 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:
All vehicles operated or parked on university premises must be registered with the University Police Department, and a valid permit must be visibly displayed.
Visitor permits may be obtained at the cashier windows at the front entrance of McDowell Administration Building or accessed online.
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 $80. If purchased in the spring or summer, the cost is $64 and $48 respectively, but they still expire on August 31 of that year.
For residents of Prairie Crossing, the yearly parking permit is $120.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for a faculty/staff parking permit?
Full-time faculty/staff, part-time employees who are not students, retired faculty/staff, faculty members on modified retirement, adjunct professors, and contractual employees (Sodexo employees, etc…) are eligible for a faculty/staff parking permit.
If I am a visitor to the campus how can I avoid getting a parking citation?
Effective September 2024, university guests can purchase a $10 for a 30-day visitor pass or a $5 for a 1-day pass. These passes are good for 30 days or 1 day from the date of purchase, respectively.
During special events, such as graduations, athletic events, and fine arts performances, guests will not be charged the $5 or $10 fee. They will not need to register their vehicles before parking in designated special event parking.
The Welcome Center also reserves spots for prospective students and their families. For guests who park in these spots, Welcome Center staff will provide parking passes and help guests register their vehicles on the day of their visit.
Can I park after 3 p.m. without a permit?
No, you must have a current parking permit 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
I am a student at the Metroplex Campus, Do I still need a parking permit the few times I come to the Commerce Campus?
Yes, everyone must have an East Texas A&M parking permit. You may purchase a visitor pass if you are only coming to campus for a limited time.
If I get a citation, can I appeal it?
Yes, you have five days from the receipt of your citation to file an appeal.
What to do if my vehicle has been towed for parking in a reserved space?
Call 903-886-5868 to reach University Police Department Dispatch. They will verify that your vehicle has been towed and provide direction on next steps, including contacting the tow company to make arrangements to retrieve your vehicle. All fines associated with towing will be between the vehicle driver and the tow company. Any citations issued from the University from parking in a prohibited area must be paid through myLeo or at the cashier window in the McDowell Administration building.