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Visitor Parking FAQ

Visitors can easily obtain a parking permit by registering their vehicle online. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Parking Registration Website: Go to Xavier.edu/visitorpermit, where you will find a user-friendly platform for visitor registration
  2. Select Parking Duration: Choose the length of time you plan to park on campus. Options may include hourly (half-day) or daily, depending on your needs.
  3. Enter Personal & Vehicle Information: Provide your cell phone number and a case sensitive code will be sent authenticating your number. Provide vehicle information. This information is essential for enforcement purposes.
  4. Submit Payment: Pay the applicable parking fee securely online using a credit or debit card. Fees are calculated based on the selected parking duration.
  5. Confirmation: After completing the registration, your license plate is your visitor permit.

No Physical Permit Required:

There is no need to print or display a physical permit. Enforcement is conducted using advanced license plate recognition (LPR) technology, which scans your license plate to verify registration and payment.

Additional Information:

  • If you encounter any issues during the registration process, Parking Services staff are available to assist. Contact them at 513-745-4281 or email at parkingservices@xavier.edu.
  • For events or group visits, hosts can arrange bulk registrations or group passes by contacting Parking Services.

Tip: Register your vehicle in advance of your visit to ensure a seamless parking experience. If you're registering on the day of your visit, allow a few extra minutes to complete the process before parking.

Yes, visitor parking fees apply and are based on the duration of the stay. The fee structure is designed to provide flexibility while ensuring fair use of campus parking facilities.

How to View Fees:

The exact fees for each option are available on the visitor parking registration website at Xavier.edu/visitorpermit. Visitors can review the pricing before selecting their preferred parking duration.

Payment Process:

Fees are paid online during the vehicle registration process. Accepted payment methods include major credit and debit cards. The system calculates the fee based on the selected parking duration and confirms payment upon completion.

Additional Information:

  • Failure to register or pay the parking fee may result in fines or other enforcement actions.
  • Guests attending large campus events may have designated parking areas and group rates. Contact the event organizer or Parking Services at 513-745-4281 or parkingservices@xavier.edu for more details.

For a seamless experience, visitors are encouraged to register and pay for parking in advance, especially during peak times or special events.

Department Chairs wishing to fund out of departmental budgets visitor parking for guest speakers need to fill out the Departmental Parking Request Form.

Once received, Parking Services will contact the department chair for next steps.

Under the Visitor Parking Program, guest speakers are considered visitors and are not exempt from the parking fee requirement. To accommodate their parking needs, the following options are available:

  1. Visitor Pays the Fee:
    Guest speakers can independently register their vehicles and pay the visitor parking fee by visiting the Visitor Parking Website. This ensures compliance with parking regulations and provides a straightforward process for speakers.
  2. Department Funds Parking Fees:
    • If the hosting department approves funding for guest speaker parking, the department can provide faculty members with a discount code.
    • This code enables guest speakers to register their vehicles at no cost, with the department’s budget covering the parking permit fees.
    • Faculty are encouraged to coordinate with their departments in advance to confirm if funding is available and to request discount codes if applicable.

Faculty members should contact their department to see if they have a department code for guest speakers.

Yes, guest speakers can self-register by visiting the Visitor Parking Registration website. For a seamless experience, registration should be completed prior to their arrival.

Under the Visitor Parking Program, guest speakers are considered visitors and are not exempt from the parking fee requirement. To accommodate their parking needs, the following options are available:

  1. Visitor Pays the Fee:
    Guest speakers can independently register their vehicles and pay the visitor parking fee by visiting the Visitor Parking Website. This ensures compliance with parking regulations and provides a straightforward process for speakers.
  2. Department Funds Parking Fees:
    • If the hosting department approves funding for guest speaker parking, the department can provide faculty members with a discount code.
    • This code enables guest speakers to register their vehicles at no cost, with the department’s budget covering the parking permit fees.
    • Faculty are encouraged to coordinate with their departments in advance to confirm if funding is available and to request discount codes if applicable.

Guest speakers will park in designated visitor parking areas.

  • Visitor Lot A: Located on University Drive behind Gallagher Student Center.
  • Visitor Lot B: Next to Flynn Hall by the Cintas Center.
  • Alumni Center: 6 Visitor/Reserved marked spaces.
  • HUB Lot: 4 Visitor marked spaces.
  • Smith Hall Lot: 6 Visitor-marked spaces.

For multi-day visits, visitors may request multiple days upon registering for their visitor permit.

If the visitor parks in a non-visitor space they are subject to citation and or other enforcement actions. To facilitate a seamless parking experience, please ensure the guest has the parking map and the below information for parking areas.

Xavier University provides several convenient visitor parking areas on campus. Please park only in marked visitor spaces in the following locations:

  • Visitor Lot A: Located on University Drive behind Gallagher Student Center.
  • Visitor Lot B: Next to Flynn Hall by the Cintas Center.
  • Alumni Center: 6 Visitor/Reserved marked spaces.
  • HUB Lot: 4 Visitor marked spaces.
  • Smith Hall Lot: 6 Visitor-marked spaces.

Yes, organizers of events with multiple speakers can work with Parking Services to arrange group registrations or secure reserved parking spaces for the day. This ensures all guest speakers are accommodated efficiently.

For questions or support, contact Parking Services at: