FAQs

Visit www.alcorn.edu/parking .Parking prices and policies are outlined on the website.The permits may be purchased at the cashier’s office, WWACB 2nd Floor.

A valid parking permit is the most cost efficient way to manage long term parking on campus.Our goals are to enforce parking regulations with priorities aimed at accountability, customer service, and the utmos concern for the safety of our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Parking is what is referred to as an auxiliary. This means the operation is not dependent on State funds that come through tuition and must function as a self-sustaining operation on the campus. Funds that are collected through permits and citations are used to purchase and maintain parking software, hardware and other parking-related equipment, and general support for parking staffs. In addition, funds get directed to upkeep of the lots, inclusive of paving, striping, signage and all other associated matter related to keeping operations running sufficiently.

All cars must have valid parking permits to park on campus, even in lots. Tickets can be appealed if there is contention about the citation. The appeals process is posted at www.alcorn.edu/parking. The form the request an appeal is also available at the cashier’s window.

Yes. If both vehicles will be operating on campus, each vehicle must be identified with its own parking permit. A reduced cost is available for two vehicles with the same owner. The pricing for all decals can be found at www.alcorn.edu/parking .

Residential students should leave their cars parked at their respective residential areas until after 4:00 p.m. daily. Parking on the campus in areas that are deemed no parking during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. may result in the issuance of a traffic citation.

All vehicles should be registered for identification and emergency purposes. After 5:00 p.m., all lots are available to faculty, staff, students, and commuters.

No. Lack of parking availability is not a valid reason to park illegally.The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.When parking on campus, familiarize yourself with parking options and always have a backup plan.

Some people assume that by using their hazard lights, they are parked legally. Not only are you parked illegally, it also draws attention to the parking enforcement that you are in fact illegally parked.

Our parking permits are no longer decals. They are rear view mirror hangtags. They are not allowed to be lying on the dashboard. If assistance is needed in applying your decal, stop by Police Services.

Any parking lot is open to all faculty, staff, students, and visitors after 5:00 p.m. However, to legally park any vehicle on campus at any time requires a parking permit.

Lots have ADA accessible parking and signage depicts the location of these areas. However, even if you have a displayed Disability sticker, you are also required to have a university parking permit.

You will have to park in another legal space. If you are severely disabled and are unable to do this, please call 601-877-3000 for assistance.

With proof of incident, a replacement decal may be purchased for $10.00.

You should park your car in another lot that has available space.

Designated parking is available for commuters at the stadium lot. Commuters are also offered parking permits at reduced rates because its use helps reduce congestion on the core of the campus during peak hours.

You may pay your fines at the cashier’s office located on the second floor of WWACB.The mailing address is as follows:
1000 ASU Drive #509, Alcorn State, MS, 39096.

The rates for violations are listed at www.alcorn.edu/parking. Fines should be paid at the cashier’s office (WWACB 2nd Floor). A request for an appeal must be made within ten (10) business days of the issuance of the citation. You may submit an appeal to the Department of Parking Operations electronically, using the Request for Appeals Form available on the Parking website.

You may either pay the citation in full, or if you feel the decision was made in error and wish to provide additional supporting documentation, you may request another appeal.

You can pay your ticket and still proceed with the appeal’s process. If the ticket is waived by the Appeals Committee, a refund will be issued to you.

The parking appeals committee is independent of the Department of Parking Services. The committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and student representation at Alcorn State University. The committee meets weekly to review all requests for appeals.

No. The issue in your appeal is not whether the parking regulations are fair, but whether

Yes. Alcorn State University offers complimentary permits for visitors to the campus. Complimentary permits are available at the Welcome Center at the front gate, for visitors, vendors, and contractors and are valid for 24 hours. After 24 hours, a temporary permit must be purchased in the Department of Parking Operations. Departments and faculty and staff who reside in campus housing who expect visitors for an extended stay, should contact the Department of Parking Services for accommodations.

Temporary permits are valid for seven days, at a cost of $10.00.

If your vehicle is not registered with a parking permit and you are not associated with the university, fines will be assessed against the vehicle owner.

Even if you lend your vehicle, you will still be held responsible for any citations issued to it. The registrant of the vehicle is responsible for any citations, regardless of who is driving the vehicle at that time.

If you avoid parking illegally under any circumstances and have a valid parking permit, you should never get a ticket.

Parking Services may be contacted by calling 601-877-6817. You may also contact the Department of Parking Services by emailing [email protected].