Parking Services: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Refund Announcement

Newly purchased Fall 2025 or Year 25-26 Student Parking Permits can be refunded until Friday, August 29, 2025. After this date, no refunds will be issued.

Please note the full-year Student Parking Permits purchased during the Fall Semester will not be eligible for a refund for Spring or Summer.

Student Summer 2025 Permit Sales

Summer permits are available for sale starting April 20, 2025.

Student 2025-2026 Permits Sales

Student Fall Semester (2025) and Student Year (2025-2026) permits are available for sale starting July 1, 2025. We are encouraging everyone to purchase their parking permit online through the use of a computer or smartphone. Choosing to order your permit online will save you time. Permits ordered online can be picked up from the Parking Office immediately after they are ordered, please have your receipt ready at pick-up. Please follow the link to order your parking permit now:

Order Permit

If you are a new student and have trouble logging in, please DO NOT create a guest account. Email your username and student ID number to parkingservices@nku.edu to get set-up.

Parking and Traffic Advisory

Traffic and parking can be heavy during peak times. Please consider utilizing Lot O, P or the Welcome Center Garage to save time when searching for a parking space. If you are unsure where to locate either location please refer to the campus map

Faculty/Staff Permits

FY 2025-2026 Permits are available for sale starting June 1, 2025.

If you are a current Reserve Holder or are interested in a Reserve Spot, please contact our office to purchase your permit.

Order Permit

If you are a current Faculty/Staff member and do not plan to renew your permit, please contact our office.

ATTENTION FACULTY/STAFF: Permits on payroll deduction will automatically be charged each month. If an employee elects not to order a parking permit it is that employee’s responsibility to contact Parking Services and the parking deduction will be ended. If you wish to stop your current deductions, please return your permit to our office. Retroactive refunds will not be offered for failure to cancel parking.

Scope

Parking Services at Northern Kentucky University, along with the assistance of the Department of Public Safety are committed to providing:

Quality parking and related services
Safe and well maintained parking facilities
Promote policies that are customer focused, friendly and economically sound and services that support the mission of the University
Ensure space availability for permit holders through citation issuance

Mission

Create and effectively meet the parking and transportation demands of the University community, while providing a wide range of quality services within the scope of available resources.

Parking Tips

If you're having trouble finding parking, you can rely on Lot O and the Welcome Center Garage, the two most under-used locations on campus. Use this map to find those lots and plan your route.

Parking Office Hours

Fall & Spring Office Hours
Mon - Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Fall, Winter & Spring Break Office Hours
Mon - Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Summer Office Hours (May 19-Aug 11, 2025)
Mon - Thu: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

400 Nunn Drive, Welcome Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099

Phone: (859) 572-5505
Fax: (859) 572-6992
Email: parkingservices@nku.edu

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