Department of Public Safety
1319 Cramer Cir, Big Rapids, MI 49307
If an emergency call 911
Non-Emergencies 24/7:
(231) 591-5000
Campus Crime Hotline:
(231) 591-5900
Parking Violation:
(231) 591-5907
Fax:
(231) 796-0169
We receive many questions about parking on campus. Here are the most frequently asked questions.
This is a handy PDF of many of the questions Parking - Did You Know?
Yes! All vehicles must be registered to park on campus, unless they are parked at
a meter and have purchased time to park. Permits are issued by the Department of Public
Safety only, unless authorized by our office.
Students vehicle registration
Faculty/Staff vehicle registration
Guests Permit registration
Students may purchase their parking permit ONLINE. Click this link to order your permit online.
Faculty/Staff permits can renew starting July 5th, 2021.
Emeriti/Retired employees can order one online here. They expire and can be renewed at the same time Faculty and Staff permits go on sale.
The permit will be mailed directly to your address. BEFORE ordering your permit verify that your address is correct. If there are any issues please call our office at 231-591-5907.
Students, faculty, staff and guests must have a valid registration and driver's license to obtain a permit.
Our Police Division is open 24/7/365, including the non-emergency phone line answered by our dispatch center.
Parking Services is located in the My Bulldog Service Center Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Telephone: 231-591-5907
Email: [email protected]
You must bring in your old permit and current driver's license and vehicle registration you will be driving for a permit exchange. If you are unable to get your parking permit due to car crash, windshield repair, selling to a dealership, etc., we need proof of this. Proof may include an accident report, receipt for repair, or even something from the dealership that can be faxed, mailed, or emailed to us.
Please contact the parking office if you have other questions at 231-591-5907 during our business hours. If after business hours contact Public Safety at 231-591-5000.
You must bring in your old permit and current driver's license and vehicle registration you will be driving for a permit exchange. If you are unable to get your parking permit due to car crash, windshield repair, selling to a dealership, etc., we need proof of this. Proof may include an accident report, receipt for repair, or even something from the dealership that can be faxed, mailed, or emailed to us.
Please contact the parking office if you have other questions at (231) 591-5909 during our business hours. If after business hours contact Public Safety at (231) 591-5000.
Parking on campus is by permit only. You may only park in the lot(s) for which your permit is valid for. We do not allow overnight parking in commuter or faculty/staff lots.
Residential and Apartment permits are valid only for the permit number they are assigned too.
Commuter permits may park in any commuter parking lot.
Faculty/staff permits may park in any faculty/staff, commuter, or residential lot.
If you received a citation that states you owe $0.00 and it is labeled as a Warning Violation; you do not owe a fee. The citation was issue as a warning to help educate you on following the Parking Rules and Regulations.
Students and Faculty/Staff who bring an unregistered vehicle to campus will need to stop by our office to register the vehicle.
Students will need to purchase a temporary permit from the parking office.
Faculty/Staff may obtain a temporary permit from the dispatch center or parking office.
Please contact our office at 231-591-5000 to report the parking lot and meter.
It depends on your campus residence.
Residential Hall and East Campus Suites students may not purchase more than one parking permit.
Commuter and West Campus Apartment students may obtain more than one permit.
To appeal a ticket, you must contact the parking office by the fifth business day of the issuance of the citation and post a "bond" in the amount of the ticket.
If you have received this email, this means you have accumulated multiple citations on your account. Please contact the parking office to resolve the issue at 231-591-5909.
No. However, students, faculty/staff, or guests with a valid parking permit may park in any residential or commuter parking lot from 5:00pm until 2:00am. Meters are also free after 5:00pm, with the exception of the Lot 39 (Rock Cafe) meters, which are enforced until 8:00pm.
Patient Parking is reserved for specific patients or patrons of the University who have a scheduled appointment.
Students will need to park in their designated parking lots, unless authorized by our office or the clinical office they are visiting with a properly displayed authorized permit.
No. Disabled vehicles are not allowed on campus for an extended period of time without authorization from our office. If you need assistance with a jump start, please contact our office at 231-591-5000.
No. However, students who are considered part-time in the fall semester, but will be full-time in the spring and summer semester should consider purchasing a full-time permit for the full year to save costs.
No. Students may not choose to have a citation placed on their student account. However, unpaid citations are transferred over to your student account after seven days. A $5 late fee occurs when this happens, however it will not continue to increase.
We accept Cash, Check, and most major Credit/Debit Cards (we do not accept American Express).
You may also pay your citation online by clicking here.
Last Updated: August 22nd, 2021