Do I have to have a parking permit? I only have night classes.
Yes, Parking permits are required 24 hours a day.
Where do I place my parking permit?
The decal must be permanently affixed (not taped) on the inside, lower right corner (passenger side) of the front windshield. Hangtags must be hung from the rearview mirror and the front of the hangtag must be visible to be valid. Operators of motorcycles are required to register their vehicle with the Department of Public Safety Services and pay a parking fee.
What do I do if I get a new vehicle?
If a student must register a different vehicle, a replacement decal will be provided fee of charge, if the remnants of the old decal are presented to the Department of Public Safety Services
I lost my permit. How do I replace it?
Should a decal or hangtag become mutilated or obliterated in any way, a replacement must be obtained from the Department of Public Safety Services. When the remnants of a decal/hangtag are presented, a duplicate will be provided free of charge. If a decal/hangtag is lost or stolen, a replacement will be provided at the current semester rate. There are no free replacements for lost or stolen decals/hangtags
What if I have to drive a different vehicle for a short time such as a rental?
If a vehicle other than the one originally registered is to be operated on campus, a temporary permit must be obtained at the Department of Public Safety Services. Temporary permits are valid for one week.
Where do I pay my citations?
Citations for the university parking violations may be paid at the Cashier's Office or online thru Sam Web.
Can a ticket be appealed?
University parking citations are subject to appeal and appeals must be filed within three (3) class days after the issuance of the citation. All appeals must be on the official appeal form secured from the Department of Public Safety Services. The Dean of Student's Office will set the date, time, and place for appeals.
What if I choose not to pay my citations?
Any person receiving five (5) or more unresolved parking citations within any semester shall be considered to be in flagrant violation of the university parking regulations and their vehicle is subject to impoundment as set forth under Section I. Students' records and transcripts may be tagged and held for failure to resolve their parking citations. Students having unresolved parking citations may be denied registration for classes the following semester
I have an evening course that gets out late. I don’t feel safe walking by myself what do I do?
Foot Patrol service is provide by calling the University Dispatch Office at 936-294-1794, or by using one of the emergency boxes located in different areas of campus.
Can I pickup a parking permit for a friend?
No, only the student with their Sam ID or a photo ID
I have a medical disability. How do I get a special permit?
Special permits are available to students who must park close due to a temporary injury or illness. Requests for special permits must be made to the Department of Public Safety Services. Special permits are not allowed to park in any area designated for the handicapped.
Can I park anywhere with a student permit after 5:00 pm?
No, unless otherwise posted, blue and green permits are permitted to park in white (Faculty/Staff) parking zones between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Blue zones are restricted to blue permits 24 hours a day. Individual reserved parking spaces and timed parking spaces are restricted 24 hours a day.
What if I have someone visit me on campus?
Reserved visitor parking spaces are restricted to vehicles displaying visitor parking permits issued through the Department of Public Safety Services. The term "visitor" is interpreted to mean an individual with no official connections with Sam Houston State University.
Where are you located?
Department of Public Safety Services, University Police Department, located at 2424 Sam Houston Avenue in the Sam South Complex.