The 5th Street Garage, Tivoli Parking Garage, and all surface lots use pay-by-license plate machines. Simply enter your license plate number and form of payment (cash or debit/credit) at the pay station. The receipt may be kept for your records; however, it does not need to be displayed on your dashboard.

Parking Permits

Pre-paid permits guarantee parking in certain lots on campus. Auraria Campus students, faculty, and staff can purchase parking permits through the Parking and Transportation Office. A permit saves you .25 cents a day on parking. Permits and passports can be customized Monday–Thursday to match your schedule and provide you with the greatest savings. More info HERE.

Discounted Prepayment: Passport Program

Parking & Transportation Services offers the option to pre-pay for parking by the semester at a discounted rate. The Passport Program allows daily parking in most campus lots according to the level purchased (Gold, Silver, Bronze). This program has in-and-out privileges, and parking spots are subject to daily space availability. More info HERE

Questions?

Contact

Parking & Transportation - Students walking on campus

Register Your Vehicle

Important Information for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Parking & Transportation - Cars in parking lot

Students, faculty, and staff can register their vehicle using a current Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the Nights and Weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle. Once you register your vehicle(s), please note that it will take at least 24 hours for your information to be updated in the system.

Register Your Vehicle
Please be sure to register your vehicle using your Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the Nights and Weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle. Once you register your vehicle(s), please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system.

If You Have a Full-Time Parking Permit or Passport
If you currently have a full-time Parking Passport or Permit through Parking & Transportation Services, there is no need to register your vehicle. Your vehicle is already in the parking system.

If You Have a Custom Parking Permit or Passport
All other permits and passport variations require vehicle registration to cover the days your passport or permit is not valid.

Nights and Weekends Parking Rate for Unregistered Vehicles
A $20 Nights and Weekends rate is charged for Auraria Campus parking lots and garages for vehicles that are not registered. *Please note: The Tivoli Garage Nights and Weekend Rate is $25. Nights and Weekends rates are in effect:

Monday – Thursday: when parking after 5 pm
Friday – Sunday: All day

Online Registration
It’s quick and easy to register your vehicle online. Simply complete the registration form below. Please note that it will take at least 24 hours for your information to be updated in the system.

In-person Registration
Register your vehicle in person by visiting the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor). Be sure to bring your current valid Campus ID or current class schedule and your vehicle registration to register in person.

Registered User Pay Station Process

Campus users register their license plate(s) using the link/process above/below.
Parkers enter their license plate into the IPS pay station
Select coupon option (#)
Parker enters license plate into the pay station
The campus daily rate would be displayed, and the parker would submit payment

Note: steps 3 and 4 are only needed if entering your license plate during evening/weekend timeframes when the campus parking rates change.

AURARIA CAMPUS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM
Complete and submit the vehicle registration form. Please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system.

Register Your Vehicle

Parking Permits

A number of lots are reserved for permit holders who purchase a prepaid permit each semester. Prepaid permits allow in-and-out privileges. Most permits can be customized to accommodate specific days of the week.

How to Purchase a Permit

Purchase a Permit online »
Visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage).
Please bring the following:
- Current campus ID (or semester schedule)
- Current vehicle registration
- Payment in the form of a check, cash, or charge card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
- For accessible parking, a valid disability parking registration, a valid disability parking placard or a valid disability license plate is required

2024 Fall Parking Permit Options and Pricing

Fall Permits went on sale Monday, Aug. 5, and become active on Monday, Aug. 19. Summer 2024 Permits are set to expire Sunday, Aug. 18. Parking Permits are prorated as the semester progresses. Fall 2024 Permits will expire Sunday, Jan. 19, and will no longer be available for purchase after Thursday, Nov. 21.

Maple Lot or 7th Street Garage

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester
Permit: $658.75
4-DAY Semester Permit: $527.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $395.25
2-DAY Semester Permit: $263.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $131.75

Juniper Lot

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester Permit: $531.25
4-DAY Semester Permit: $425.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $318.75
2-DAY Semester Permit: $212.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $106.25

Handicap Permits

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester Permit: $488.75
4-DAY Semester Permit: $391.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $293.25
2-DAY Semester Permit: $195.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $97.75

Parking Lot Map

Passport Program

The Parking Passport is a pre-paid parking option allowing daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots at a discounted rate. Parking spots are subject to daily space availability. Please note: Metered spaces in parking lots are NOT included in the Passport program.

Passport prices are prorated as the semester progresses.

Save Money by Participating in the Passport or Permit Programs

Participating in the Parking Passport and Permit programs saves you money! A number of lots are reserved for permit holders who purchase a prepaid permit each semester. Prepaid parking permits allow in-and-out privileges. Most permits can be customized to accommodate specific days of the week. The Parking Passport is a pre-paid parking option allowing daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots at a discounted rate. Parking spots are subject to daily space availability. Please note: Metered spaces in parking lots are not included in the Passport program.

Fall 2024 Passport Information

Fall passports went on sale Monday, Aug. 5, and will become active on Monday, Aug. 19. Summer 2024 passports are set to expire Sunday, Aug. 18. Parking passports are prorated as the semester progresses. Fall 2024 passports will expire Sunday, Jan. 19, and will no longer be available for purchase after Thursday, Nov. 21.

GOLD PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots and garages that will afford you a savings of 75 cents from our regular daily rates.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $616.25
4-DAY Semester Passport: $493.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $369.75
2-DAY Semester Passport: $246.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $123.25

SILVER PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots and garages west of 7th Street at a discounted rate of 75 cents per day.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $488.75
4-DAY Semester Passport: $391.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $293.25
2-DAY Semester Passport: $195.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $97.75

BRONZE PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in campus lots west of 5th Street at a discounted rate of 75 cents per day.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $361.25
4-DAY Semester Passport: $289.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $216.75
2-DAY Semester Passport: $144.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $72.25

How to Purchase a Passport

Purchase a Passport online »

Visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage) to purchase a permit.

Please bring the following:

Current campus ID (or semester schedule)
Current vehicle registration
Payment in the form of a check, cash, or charge card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

Return Policy

Return Policy for Parking & Transportation Services

Semester parking pass cancellations are refunded on a prorated basis.

Refunds are only available during general sales periods. When general sales close each semester, cancellation and refunds will no longer be available. Please contact Parking and Transportation Services for more information on the last day to submit returns and cancellations each semester.

Refunds will not be issued for payments made on citations unless granted by an appeal.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in nearly all lots on the Auraria Campus. Parking spaces are marked and reserved for vehicles that have a state-issued hangtag. See requirements below:

Permit lots and spaces: an AHEC-issued permit is required
Daily-fee lots and garages: a state-issued hangtag for persons with disabilities is required

All accessible parking on campus follows the standard Auraria Campus fee schedule. Daily-fee lots require payment at the time of parking.

State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

Fall 2024 Accessible Parking Permit Options and Pricing

Fall Semester Permits and Passports will be effective Aug. 19, 2024. Please use this link to register for a customer account, where you can purchase permits and passport, pay citations, and manage your parking on the Auraria Campus!

Full-Week Semester Permit (includes weekends): $488.75
4-day Semester Permit: $391.00
3-day Semester Permit: $293.25
2-day Semester Permit: $195.50
1-day Semester Permit: $97.75

VIEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING GUIDE

Pay a Parking Citation

If you received a parking citation, please read this page thoroughly. Payments must be made within 45 days of the citation or the fine amount will double.

Payments can be made in three ways:

Online »
U.S. Mail
Parking & Transportation Services
Campus Box M, PO Box 173361
Denver, CO 80217
In person at the Parking & Transportation Services office
7th Street Garage at the corner of 8th & Lawrence
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor

Acceptable payment methods include credit card, check, or cash.

For more information, please read our Parking Rules and Regulations »

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Appeal a Parking Citation

To contest a parking citation, please submit an appeal within 45 days of receiving a citation. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a Parking Appeals Referee.

Please note: the results will be sent to you via the email address you provide on your appeal, unless you indicate that you would prefer to receive the results via U.S. mail. Please also keep in mind this email could be routed to your “junk” folder, so remember to check there if you haven’t received a response.

What do I need to appeal a citation?

A valid reason for your appeal
Proof of payment, which includes the payment date and time (e.g., a photo of your parking receipt, pay-by-cell screenshot, validation, or reciprocal permit)

Be aware that the following arguments are unlikely to result in a successful appeal:

I don’t agree with or don’t know the regulations
I couldn’t find a space in my usual parking lot/garage
I have been parking this way for a long time and have never received a citation until now
Other people were parked this way
I was late for a class/meeting or my class/meeting ran late
I can’t afford to pay the fine
Someone told me it was okay to park there
I was only in violation for a short time
Someone else was driving my car that day
I didn’t see the sign
I forgot to pay

If you have a valid reason to appeal a citation and can provide proof of payment:

You may continue to the Parking Portal to make an appeal »
Please allow up to 4 weeks for us to process your appeal.

Parking Citation Fines

Type of Citation	Fine
Parked in a Restricted Area	$30
Parked in a Prohibited Area	$50
Overtime in Loading Zone	$30
Parked at an Expired Meter	$30
Parked Obstructing Traffic	$30
Failure to Pay	$30
Stopped in Fire Lane	$30
Evading Payment	$75
Parked in a Space for Persons with Disabilities	$150
Permit Affixed Improperly	$20
Fraudulent Use of Permit (counterfeiting, altering, etc.)	$200
Parked Using Two Spaces	$30

All citation fine amounts double if not paid within 45 days.
Citations not paid within 90 days are referred to the State of Colorado Central Collection Services for further collection attempts; additional fees/interest will be applied.

Metered Parking

Payment is required 24/7, 365 days a year, immediately upon parking.
Parking meters on the Auraria Campus are intended for short-term parking.
Parking meters can be paid via the ParkMobile app, by visiting ParkMobile.io, or by calling 877-727-5951.
Parking permits and passports issued by Auraria Campus are not acceptable forms of parking meter payment.
State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycle-designated spaces are available in the 5th Street Garage and Tivoli Parking Garage.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is prohibited without prior approval from the Parking & Transportation Services Office. Please call 303-556-2003 for more information.
If a vehicle is left overnight due to an emergency, please call Parking Services Dispatch at 303-556-2000.
Vehicles that remain in garages after closing may be retrieved by contacting the Auraria Campus Police Department at 303-556-5000.

University of Colorado Reciprocal Parking

Faculty, staff, and students with a valid full-time parking permit issued by CU Denver and UCCS are allowed in Elm Lot, Walnut Lot, and 5th Street Garage, with a valid hangtag/placard, conspicuously displayed in their vehicle to avoid enforcement for non-payment of daily fee.

Visit CU Denver Facilities Management for more information on the CU Reciprocal Parking Agreement.

Parking Coupon Request

Coupon Request Forms must be submitted at least 3 business days prior to the dates being requested and no more than 30 business days before the dates being requested. All fields of the Coupon Request Form must be filled out with the proper information required.

Parking and Transportation Services reserves the right to reject any Coupon Request Form or request that does not follow these guidelines.

Submitted forms are processed within 3 business days of the request unless information has not been provided and further communication is needed.

For more information or if you have questions on how pre-arranged parking coupon codes work, please contact parking.requests@ahec.edu or call 303-556-2003.

View where coupon codes will be honored at the parking map HERE

Parking Coupon Request Form

Covered Bicycle Parking

*Motorcycle owners must still park in parking lots and pay daily parking fees*

Locations

Covered bicycle parking locations:

Tivoli Parking Garage (first floor)
Bike Shelter at 10th St Plaza by the Arts Building
Bike Shelter on Larimer St. next to the North Building

Get Your ID Card Encoded

You must get your ID card encoded to access covered bike parking. You can encode your campus ID card for access by standing next to any card reader on campus with your campus ID and following these steps:

Call AHEC Facilities 303-556-3260, and ask for Access Control
Access Control will ask you for your campus affiliation (AHEC, CCD, MSU Denver, CU Denver) and your name, and then instruct you to tap the card reader with your current campus ID

You can also get your ID card encoded for access in-person at Access Control. Access Control is located in the Facilities Management Building, 1156 7th Street, Room 131. Access Control is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8-9 a.m. You can also schedule an appointment with Access Control.

Important Bicycle Safety Tips

Always lock your bike with a u-lock (even in the covered bicycle parking locations)
Register your bike with the ACPD

Shuttles & Motorist Assistance

Parking & Transportation Services offers many transportation programs to make getting around campus easy and safe.

If you’re on campus after the sun goes down, a safe ride to your car is available. Please call or text the Auraria Campus Police Department and they will send an officer to escort you to your vehicle or to your destination within the boundaries of campus.

Call ACPD Dispatch | 303-556-5000
Text ACPD | 720-593-8477

Motorist Assistance Program: 303-556-2000

Parking & Transportation Services offers a free-of-charge Motorist Assistance Program for customers who have vehicle issues while on campus. Call for help to:

Jump-start batteries
Provide jumper cables, tire tools, water, and gasoline cans

Call for help: 303-556-2000

Campus Accessible Shuttle: 303-556-2001

The Campus Accessible Shuttle service is a transportation program for persons with disabilities who need a ride to and from the designated stops within the boundaries of campus and to CU Denver buildings located across Speer Boulevard.

Please note that riders must be at the designated stop they’ve requested. As well, service will only be made to the designated locations on the map; special requests for stops are not possible.

Hours Available

Call 303-556-2001, Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Please 303-556-5000 after 6 p.m. to schedule a campus safety ride with ACPD

Register for the Campus Accessible Shuttle Service

Students: Please register with your respective disability services office. Once registered, you will receive a validation sticker to place on your campus ID for use when boarding the shuttle.

Faculty, staff, visitors, and those with temporary disabilities: Contact Parking & Transportation Services for ID validation. Please call 303-556-2003 or stop by the Parking & Transportation Services office (located at the intersection of 7th Street and Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage).

View the Accessible Map for Shuttle route stops »

Student Job Opportunities

Work for Us!

Parking and Transportation Services is one of the largest student employers on campus, offering flexibility and access to growth opportunities. All positions require that you are currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours with the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, or the University of Colorado Denver. We also accept student enrolled for six credit hours at the following institutions: Red Rocks Community College, Technical School Emily Griffith, Colorado Christian University and Regis University.

Openings

We are currently hiring:
- Front Counter Staff
- Dispatchers (phone/radio communications)
- Ticket writers

Benefits

Flexible work schedule to accommodate your busy student schedule
18% off the largest mobile phone service providers
Opportunities for advancement

To be considered for a position, fill out the student application form. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

Faculty & Staff

Parking Lot Map

Daily Parking Fees

BRONZE LOTS– $5.00

SILVER LOTS– $6.50

GOLD LOTS– $8.00

How to Park on Campus

Payment for parking on campus is required 24/7, 365 days a year as soon as you park your vehicle.

Pay With Cell Phone on ParkMobile (Recommended)

You can use your cell phone to make payments for daily parking. Download and pay using the ParkMobile app

Pay-By-License Plate

The 5th Street Garage, Tivoli Parking Garage, and all surface lots use pay-by-license plate machines. Simply enter your license plate number and form of payment (cash or debit/credit) at the pay station. The receipt may be kept for your records; however, it does not need to be displayed on your dashboard.

Parking Permits

Pre-paid permits guarantee parking in certain lots on campus. Auraria Campus students, faculty, and staff can purchase parking permits through the Parking and Transportation Office. A permit saves you .25 cents a day on parking. Permits and passports can be customized Monday–Thursday to match your schedule and provide you with the greatest savings. More info HERE.

Discounted Prepayment: Passport Program

Parking & Transportation Services offers the option to pre-pay for parking by the semester at a discounted rate. The Passport Program allows daily parking in most campus lots according to the level purchased (Gold, Silver, Bronze). This program has in-and-out privileges, and parking spots are subject to daily space availability. More info HERE

Payroll Deduction for Employees

Faculty and staff from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Auraria Higher Education have the opportunity to pre-pay on a monthly basis for parking permits or passports via payroll deduction. Apply by visiting the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way, in the 7th Street Garage).

Questions?

Contact

Register Your Vehicle

Important Information for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Students, faculty, and staff can register their vehicle using a current Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the Nights and Weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle. Once you register your vehicle(s), please note that it will take at least 24 hours for your information to be updated in the system.

Register Your Vehicle
Please be sure to register your vehicle using your Campus ID and vehicle information to avoid paying the Nights and Weekends parking rate. You may register more than one vehicle. Once you register your vehicle(s), please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system.

If You Have a Full-Time Parking Permit or Passport
If you currently have a full-time Parking Passport or Permit through Parking & Transportation Services, there is no need to register your vehicle. Your vehicle is already in the parking system.

If You Have a Custom Parking Permit or Passport
All other permits and passport variations require vehicle registration to cover the days your passport or permit is not valid.

Nights and Weekends Parking Rate for Unregistered Vehicles
A $20 Nights and Weekends rate is charged for Auraria Campus parking lots and garages for vehicles that are not registered. *Please note: The Tivoli Garage Nights and Weekend Rate is $25. Nights and Weekends rates are in effect:

Monday – Thursday: when parking after 5 pm
Friday – Sunday: All day

Online Registration
It’s quick and easy to register your vehicle online. Simply complete the registration form below. Please note that it will take at least 24 hours for your information to be updated in the system.

In-person Registration
Register your vehicle in person by visiting the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor). Be sure to bring your current valid Campus ID or current class schedule and your vehicle registration to register in person.

Registered User Pay Station Process

Campus users register their license plate(s) using the link/process above/below.
Parkers enter their license plate into the IPS pay station
Select coupon option (#)
Parker enters license plate into the pay station
The campus daily rate would be displayed, and the parker would submit payment

Note: steps 3 and 4 are only needed if entering your license plate during evening/weekend timeframes when the campus parking rates change.

AURARIA CAMPUS STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM
Complete and submit the vehicle registration form. Please note that it may take at least 24 hours or more for your information to be updated in the system.

Register Your Vehicle

Parking Permits

A number of lots are reserved for permit holders who purchase a prepaid permit each semester. Prepaid permits allow in-and-out privileges. Most permits can be customized to accommodate specific days of the week.

How to Purchase a Permit

Purchase a Permit online »
Visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage).
Please bring the following:
- Current campus ID (or semester schedule)
- Current vehicle registration
- Payment in the form of a check, cash, or charge card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
- For accessible parking, a valid disability parking registration, a valid disability parking placard or a valid disability license plate is required

2024 Fall Parking Permit Options and Pricing

Fall Permits went on sale Monday, Aug. 5, and become active on Monday, Aug. 19. Summer 2024 Permits are set to expire Sunday, Aug. 18. Parking Permits are prorated as the semester progresses. Fall 2024 Permits will expire Sunday, Jan. 19, and will no longer be available for purchase after Thursday, Nov. 21.

Maple Lot or 7th Street Garage

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester
Permit: $658.75
4-DAY Semester Permit: $527.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $395.25
2-DAY Semester Permit: $263.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $131.75

Juniper Lot

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester Permit: $531.25
4-DAY Semester Permit: $425.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $318.75
2-DAY Semester Permit: $212.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $106.25

Handicap Permits

Parking Permits include a 25-cent per day discount with in-and-out privileges.

Full-Week Semester Permit: $488.75
4-DAY Semester Permit: $391.00
3-DAY Semester Permit: $293.25
2-DAY Semester Permit: $195.50
1-DAY Semester Permit: $97.75

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Passport Program

The Parking Passport is a pre-paid parking option allowing daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots at a discounted rate. Parking spots are subject to daily space availability. Please note: Metered spaces in parking lots are NOT included in the Passport program.

Passport prices are prorated as the semester progresses.

Save Money by Participating in the Passport or Permit Programs

Participating in the Parking Passport and Permit programs saves you money! A number of lots are reserved for permit holders who purchase a prepaid permit each semester. Prepaid parking permits allow in-and-out privileges. Most permits can be customized to accommodate specific days of the week. The Parking Passport is a pre-paid parking option allowing daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots at a discounted rate. Parking spots are subject to daily space availability. Please note: Metered spaces in parking lots are not included in the Passport program.

Fall 2024 Passport Information

Fall passports went on sale Monday, Aug. 5, and will become active on Monday, Aug. 19. Summer 2024 passports are set to expire Sunday, Aug. 18. Parking passports are prorated as the semester progresses. Fall 2024 passports will expire Sunday, Jan. 19, and will no longer be available for purchase after Thursday, Nov. 21.

GOLD PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots and garages that will afford you a savings of 75 cents from our regular daily rates.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $616.25
4-DAY Semester Passport: $493.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $369.75
2-DAY Semester Passport: $246.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $123.25

SILVER PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in most campus lots and garages west of 7th Street at a discounted rate of 75 cents per day.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $488.75
4-DAY Semester Passport: $391.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $293.25
2-DAY Semester Passport: $195.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $97.75

BRONZE PASSPORT

Allows daily parking with in-and-out privileges in campus lots west of 5th Street at a discounted rate of 75 cents per day.

Full-Week Semester Passport (includes weekends): $361.25
4-DAY Semester Passport: $289.00
3-DAY Semester Passport: $216.75
2-DAY Semester Passport: $144.50
1-DAY Semester Passport: $72.25

How to Purchase a Passport

Purchase a Passport online »

Visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office (777 Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage) to purchase a permit.

Please bring the following:

Current campus ID (or semester schedule)
Current vehicle registration
Payment in the form of a check, cash, or charge card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

Return Policy

Return Policy for Parking & Transportation Services

Semester parking pass cancellations are refunded on a prorated basis.

Refunds are only available during general sales periods. When general sales close each semester, cancellation and refunds will no longer be available. Please contact Parking and Transportation Services for more information on the last day to submit returns and cancellations each semester.

Refunds will not be issued for payments made on citations unless granted by an appeal.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in nearly all lots on the Auraria Campus. Parking spaces are marked and reserved for vehicles that have a state-issued hangtag. See requirements below:

Permit lots and spaces: an AHEC-issued permit is required
Daily-fee lots and garages: a state-issued hangtag for persons with disabilities is required

All accessible parking on campus follows the standard Auraria Campus fee schedule. Daily-fee lots require payment at the time of parking.

State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

Fall 2024 Accessible Parking Permit Options and Pricing

Fall Semester Permits and Passports will be effective Aug. 19, 2024. Please use this link to register for a customer account, where you can purchase permits and passport, pay citations, and manage your parking on the Auraria Campus!

Full-Week Semester Permit (includes weekends): $488.75
4-day Semester Permit: $391.00
3-day Semester Permit: $293.25
2-day Semester Permit: $195.50
1-day Semester Permit: $97.75

VIEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING GUIDE

Pay a Parking Citation

If you received a parking citation, please read this page thoroughly. Payments must be made within 45 days of the citation or the fine amount will double.

Payments can be made in three ways:

Online »
U.S. Mail
Parking & Transportation Services
Campus Box M, PO Box 173361
Denver, CO 80217
In person at the Parking & Transportation Services office
7th Street Garage at the corner of 8th & Lawrence
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor

Acceptable payment methods include credit card, check, or cash.

For more information, please read our Parking Rules and Regulations »

Appeal a Parking Citation

To contest a parking citation, please submit an appeal within 45 days of receiving a citation. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a Parking Appeals Referee.

Please note: the results will be sent to you via the email address you provide on your appeal, unless you indicate that you would prefer to receive the results via U.S. mail. Please also keep in mind this email could be routed to your “junk” folder, so remember to check there if you haven’t received a response.

What do I need to appeal a citation?

A valid reason for your appeal
Proof of payment, which includes the payment date and time (e.g., a photo of your parking receipt, pay-by-cell screenshot, validation, or reciprocal permit)

Be aware that the following arguments are unlikely to result in a successful appeal:

I don’t agree with or don’t know the regulations
I couldn’t find a space in my usual parking lot/garage
I have been parking this way for a long time and have never received a citation until now
Other people were parked this way
I was late for a class/meeting or my class/meeting ran late
I can’t afford to pay the fine
Someone told me it was okay to park there
I was only in violation for a short time
Someone else was driving my car that day
I didn’t see the sign
I forgot to pay

If you have a valid reason to appeal a citation and can provide proof of payment:

You may continue to the Parking Portal to make an appeal »
Please allow up to 4 weeks for us to process your appeal.

Parking Citation Fines

Type of Citation	Fine
Parked in a Restricted Area	$30
Parked in a Prohibited Area	$50
Overtime in Loading Zone	$30
Parked at an Expired Meter	$30
Parked Obstructing Traffic	$30
Failure to Pay	$30
Stopped in Fire Lane	$30
Evading Payment	$75
Parked in a Space for Persons with Disabilities	$150
Permit Affixed Improperly	$20
Fraudulent Use of Permit (counterfeiting, altering, etc.)	$200
Parked Using Two Spaces	$30

All citation fine amounts double if not paid within 45 days.
Citations not paid within 90 days are referred to the State of Colorado Central Collection Services for further collection attempts; additional fees/interest will be applied.

Metered Parking

Payment is required 24/7, 365 days a year, immediately upon parking.
Parking meters on the Auraria Campus are intended for short-term parking.
Parking meters can be paid via the ParkMobile app, by visiting ParkMobile.io, or by calling 877-727-5951.
Parking permits and passports issued by Auraria Campus are not acceptable forms of parking meter payment.
State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycle-designated spaces are available in the 5th Street Garage and Tivoli Parking Garage.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is prohibited without prior approval from the Parking & Transportation Services Office. Please call 303-556-2003 for more information.
If a vehicle is left overnight due to an emergency, please call Parking Services Dispatch at 303-556-2000.
Vehicles that remain in garages after closing may be retrieved by contacting the Auraria Campus Police Department at 303-556-5000.

University of Colorado Reciprocal Parking

Faculty, staff, and students with a valid full-time parking permit issued by CU Denver and UCCS are allowed in Elm Lot, Walnut Lot, and 5th Street Garage, with a valid hangtag/placard, conspicuously displayed in their vehicle to avoid enforcement for non-payment of daily fee.

Visit CU Denver Facilities Management for more information on the CU Reciprocal Parking Agreement.

Parking Coupon Request

Coupon Request Forms must be submitted at least 3 business days prior to the dates being requested and no more than 30 business days before the dates being requested. All fields of the Coupon Request Form must be filled out with the proper information required.

Parking and Transportation Services reserves the right to reject any Coupon Request Form or request that does not follow these guidelines.

Submitted forms are processed within 3 business days of the request unless information has not been provided and further communication is needed.

For more information or if you have questions on how pre-arranged parking coupon codes work, please contact parking.requests@ahec.edu or call 303-556-2003.

View where coupon codes will be honored at the parking map HERE

Parking Coupon Request Form

Covered Bicycle Parking

*Motorcycle owners must still park in parking lots and pay daily parking fees*

Locations

Covered bicycle parking locations:

Tivoli Parking Garage (first floor)
Bike Shelter at 10th St Plaza by the Arts Building
Bike Shelter on Larimer St. next to the North Building

Get Your ID Card Encoded

You must get your ID card encoded to access covered bike parking. You can encode your campus ID card for access by standing next to any card reader on campus with your campus ID and following these steps:

Call AHEC Facilities 303-556-3260, and ask for Access Control
Access Control will ask you for your campus affiliation (AHEC, CCD, MSU Denver, CU Denver) and your name, and then instruct you to tap the card reader with your current campus ID

You can also get your ID card encoded for access in-person at Access Control. Access Control is located in the Facilities Management Building, 1156 7th Street, Room 131. Access Control is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 1-2:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8-9 a.m. You can also schedule an appointment with Access Control.

Important Bicycle Safety Tips

Always lock your bike with a u-lock (even in the covered bicycle parking locations)
Register your bike with the ACPD

Shuttles & Motorist Assistance

Parking & Transportation Services offers many transportation programs to make getting around campus easy and safe.

If you’re on campus after the sun goes down, a safe ride to your car is available. Please call or text the Auraria Campus Police Department and they will send an officer to escort you to your vehicle or to your destination within the boundaries of campus.

Call ACPD Dispatch | 303-556-5000
Text ACPD | 720-593-8477

Motorist Assistance Program: 303-556-2000

Parking & Transportation Services offers a free-of-charge Motorist Assistance Program for customers who have vehicle issues while on campus. Call for help to:

Jump-start batteries
Provide jumper cables, tire tools, water, and gasoline cans

Call for help: 303-556-2000

Campus Accessible Shuttle: 303-556-2001

The Campus Accessible Shuttle service is a transportation program for persons with disabilities who need a ride to and from the designated stops within the boundaries of campus and to CU Denver buildings located across Speer Boulevard.

Please note that riders must be at the designated stop they’ve requested. As well, service will only be made to the designated locations on the map; special requests for stops are not possible.

Hours Available

Call 303-556-2001, Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Please 303-556-5000 after 6 p.m. to schedule a campus safety ride with ACPD

Register for the Campus Accessible Shuttle Service

Students: Please register with your respective disability services office. Once registered, you will receive a validation sticker to place on your campus ID for use when boarding the shuttle.

Faculty, staff, visitors, and those with temporary disabilities: Contact Parking & Transportation Services for ID validation. Please call 303-556-2003 or stop by the Parking & Transportation Services office (located at the intersection of 7th Street and Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage).

View the Accessible Map for Shuttle route stops »

Visitors

Did you know the Auraria Campus offers over 6,000 parking spaces open to the public in covered garages and surface lots, right in the heart of downtown Denver? It’s just steps away from exciting concert venues, downtown sporting events, nightlife, and great dining. Consider parking on the Auraria Campus and enjoy convenient access to downtown Denver for less than most parking options.

You might be surprised by how much you can save with our affordable parking rates–just $5 to $8 for daily parking before 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and just $20* in almost all parking lots and garages for evenings and all day on the weekends (Friday-Sunday).

Paying is easy! You can use your cell phone with the ParkMobile app or pay by entering your license plate at machines located in all garages and lots.

For more information, email ahec_parking@ahec.edu or call 303-556-2000.

*The Tivoli Garage is $25 on evenings and weekends*

Parking Lot Map

Daily Parking Fees

The first prices listed below are for Monday-Thursday before 5 p.m. while the second prices listed are for Monday-Thursday after 5 p.m. and all-day Friday-Sunday.

PARKING LOT	PRICE
Aspen	$5.00 \| $20.00
Beech	$5.00 \| $20.00
Birch	$5.00 \| $20.00
Cherry	$6.50 \| $20.00
Dogwood	$8.00 \| $20.00
Elm	$6.50 \| $20.00
Fir	$6.50 \| $20.00
Holly	$8.00 \| $20.00
Nutmeg	$8.00 \| $20.00
Walnut	$5.00 \| $20.00
Spruce	$8.00 \| $20.00
GARAGE LOT
5th Street	$6.50 \| $20.00
7th Street	$8.00 \| $20.00
Tivoli	$8.00 \| $25.00

How to Park on Campus

Payment for parking on campus is required 24/7, 365 days a year as soon as you park your vehicle.

Pay With Cell Phone on ParkMobile (Recommended)

You can use your cell phone to make payments for daily parking. Download and pay using the ParkMobile app

Pay-By-License Plate

The 5th Street Garage, Tivoli Parking Garage, and all surface lots use pay-by-license plate machines. Simply enter your license plate number and form of payment (cash or debit/credit) at the pay station. The receipt may be kept for your records; however, it does not need to be displayed on your dashboard.

Questions?

Contact

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in nearly all lots on the Auraria Campus. Parking spaces are marked and reserved for vehicles that have a state-issued hangtag. See requirements below:

Permit lots and spaces: an AHEC-issued permit is required
Daily-fee lots and garages: a state-issued hangtag for persons with disabilities is required

All accessible parking on campus follows the standard Auraria Campus fee schedule. Daily-fee lots require payment at the time of parking.

State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

VIEW ACCESSIBLE PARKING GUIDE

Pay a Parking Citation

If you received a parking citation, please read this page thoroughly. Payments must be made within 45 days of the citation or the fine amount will double.

Payments can be made in three ways:

Online »
U.S. Mail
Parking & Transportation Services
Campus Box M, PO Box 173361
Denver, CO 80217
In person at the Parking & Transportation Services office
7th Street Garage at the corner of 8th & Lawrence
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor

Acceptable payment methods include credit card, check, or cash.

For more information, please read our Parking Rules and Regulations »

Appeal a Parking Citation

To contest a parking citation, please submit an appeal within 45 days of receiving a citation. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by a Parking Appeals Referee.

Please note: the results will be sent to you via the email address you provide on your appeal, unless you indicate that you would prefer to receive the results via U.S. mail. Please also keep in mind this email could be routed to your “junk” folder, so remember to check there if you haven’t received a response.

What do I need to appeal a citation?

A valid reason for your appeal
Proof of payment, which includes the payment date and time (e.g., a photo of your parking receipt, pay-by-cell screenshot, validation, or reciprocal permit)

Be aware that the following arguments are unlikely to result in a successful appeal:

I don’t agree with or don’t know the regulations
I couldn’t find a space in my usual parking lot/garage
I have been parking this way for a long time and have never received a citation until now
Other people were parked this way
I was late for a class/meeting or my class/meeting ran late
I can’t afford to pay the fine
Someone told me it was okay to park there
I was only in violation for a short time
Someone else was driving my car that day
I didn’t see the sign
I forgot to pay

If you have a valid reason to appeal a citation and can provide proof of payment:

You may continue to the Parking Portal to make an appeal »
Please allow up to 4 weeks for us to process your appeal.

Parking Citation Fines

Type of Citation	Fine
Parked in a Restricted Area	$30
Parked in a Prohibited Area	$50
Overtime in Loading Zone	$30
Parked at an Expired Meter	$30
Parked Obstructing Traffic	$30
Failure to Pay	$30
Stopped in Fire Lane	$30
Evading Payment	$75
Parked in a Space for Persons with Disabilities	$150
Permit Affixed Improperly	$20
Fraudulent Use of Permit (counterfeiting, altering, etc.)	$200
Parked Using Two Spaces	$30

All citation fine amounts double if not paid within 45 days.
Citations not paid within 90 days are referred to the State of Colorado Central Collection Services for further collection attempts; additional fees/interest will be applied.

Metered Parking

Payment is required 24/7, 365 days a year, immediately upon parking.
Parking meters on the Auraria Campus are intended for short-term parking.
Parking meters can be paid via the ParkMobile app, by visiting ParkMobile.io, or by calling 877-727-5951.
Parking permits and passports issued by Auraria Campus are not acceptable forms of parking meter payment.
State-issued blue disability placards and disability license plates are not exempt from payment at Auraria Campus parking meters.

Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycle-designated spaces are available in the 5th Street Garage and Tivoli Parking Garage.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is prohibited without prior approval from the Parking & Transportation Services Office. Please call 303-556-2003 for more information.
If a vehicle is left overnight due to an emergency, please call Parking Services Dispatch at 303-556-2000.
Vehicles that remain in garages after closing may be retrieved by contacting the Auraria Campus Police Department at 303-556-5000.

Shuttles & Motorist Assistance

Parking & Transportation Services offers many transportation programs to make getting around campus easy and safe.

If you’re on campus after the sun goes down, a safe ride to your car is available. Please call or text the Auraria Campus Police Department and they will send an officer to escort you to your vehicle or to your destination within the boundaries of campus.

Call ACPD Dispatch | 303-556-5000
Text ACPD | 720-593-8477

Motorist Assistance Program: 303-556-2000

Parking & Transportation Services offers a free-of-charge Motorist Assistance Program for customers who have vehicle issues while on campus. Call for help to:

Jump-start batteries
Provide jumper cables, tire tools, water, and gasoline cans

Call for help: 303-556-2000

Campus Accessible Shuttle: 303-556-2001

The Campus Accessible Shuttle service is a transportation program for persons with disabilities who need a ride to and from the designated stops within the boundaries of campus and to CU Denver buildings located across Speer Boulevard.

Please note that riders must be at the designated stop they’ve requested. As well, service will only be made to the designated locations on the map; special requests for stops are not possible.

Hours Available

Call 303-556-2001, Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
*Please 303-556-5000 after 6 p.m. to schedule a campus safety ride with ACPD

Register for the Campus Accessible Shuttle Service

Students: Please register with your respective disability services office. Once registered, you will receive a validation sticker to place on your campus ID for use when boarding the shuttle.

Faculty, staff, visitors, and those with temporary disabilities: Contact Parking & Transportation Services for ID validation. Please call 303-556-2003 or stop by the Parking & Transportation Services office (located at the intersection of 7th Street and Lawrence Way in the 7th Street Garage).

View the Accessible Map for Shuttle route stops »

Office Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 2 pm

Wednesday: 9 am – 5 pm

Friday: 7 am – Noon

Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Tivoli Union Station
777 Lawrence Way, 1st Floor
Denver, CO 80204

Main: 303-556-2003

CONTACT