Apply Now for 2012-13 Student Parking Permits

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 1, 2012) – University of Kentucky Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) is once again preparing for its annual student parking permit renewal and application process. The parking permit application process for the 2012-2013 academic year begins today, May 1, 2012, for all UK and BCTC students. Application dates vary depending on the permit type and the student’s classification.

Students are encouraged to apply for a permit early, as permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. For a detailed list of application and enforcement dates, please visit the student permit calendar at www.uky.edu/pts/parking-permits_permit-calendar.

Students may apply for permits online at www.uky.edu/pts, through the mail or in person at Parking Structure #6 (721 Press Avenue). Printable application forms can be found at www.uky.edu/pts/help-and-resources_forms.

Student permits will remain the same price for the upcoming academic year. Student C, R and K permits are $248 for the 2012-2013 academic year, while evening permits are $120. Students who require a motorcycle permit in addition to their vehicle permit should contact PTS directly after purchasing their permit online.

All outstanding parking citations must be paid before a permit application is accepted. Citations may be paid online at www.uky.edu/pts.

To complete an online application, applicants should have on hand their correct permanent or local address and a Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card. UK students must have their link blue login and password; BCTC students must use their KCTCS username and password.

If the initial permit type requested is no longer available, eligible students may submit a lottery request online for C and R permits. Eligibility criteria must be met to purchase the desired permit. Lottery drawings are typically held two to three weeks after the beginning of the semester, based on the availability of R or C spaces, and notification is sent via electronic mail.

The 2012-2013 permit features a number of physical changes from previous years’ designs. Perhaps the most important one to note from a practical standpoint is that the gate access barcodes have been moved to the back of the permit only. This allows for larger surface area on the front to support the new design, while also enabling the permit number to be more visible on the permit. Students parking in gated lots and structures should be sure to swipe the permit with the barcode facing up. Other changes to the permit design include the integration of a photo and the introduction of a dedicated color for each user type; the colors will be carried over to campus parking maps.

For more information on permits, parking on campus or to receive forms, stop by Parking and Transportation Services at 721 Press Avenue (Parking Structure #6), call 257-5757 or visit www.uky.edu/pts. To stay up-to-date on campus parking and transit news, follow UK Parking on Twitter at http://twitter.com/UKParking, subscribe to the Parking E-News email newsletter at www.uky.edu/pts or tune to 1700 AM.