Parking Regulations

Like most urban schools, North Central University has an ongoing concern with parking. Since NCU does offer parking to the students, staff and faculty, the Security department has established procedures and regulations to help provide fair and equitable parking. NCU students, faculty, and staff are responsible for understanding and complying with the parking regulations of North Central University.

Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right. The privilege may be revoked for continued or gross violations of parking regulations. The University reserves the right to ticket and/or immobilize or tow, at the owner's expense, vehicles that are parked on campus in violation of any rule as established in these parking regulations.

General Information

Students with a motor vehicle at North Central University (NCU) must have liability and property damage insurance.
North Central University assumes no responsibility for care of, damage to, and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated or parked on campus.
If parking is unable to be attained in the assigned lot, please notify Security before parking in another lot.
Parking and driving on campus are permitted in accordance with these regulations, which are designed to maximize the use of parking space and assist in maintaining lots. Everyone operating a vehicle on campus is responsible for learning and complying with all traffic and parking regulations.
Parking permit hanging tags not returned at the end of the semester or lost will result in a $30.00 charge to the student's account to replace the hanging tag.
Please refer to the parking regulations regarding Snow Emergency procedures.
Violations are as follows:

First Violation: WARNING (or $25 fine if in an assigned/reserved spot)
Second Violation: $25.00 Fine
Third Violation: $50.00 Fine
Fourth Violation: $75.00 Fine
Fifth Violation: $100 Fine/Immediate Tow

Violations will be issued for the following:

No Permit: No current NCU permit for the lot parked in.
Improper Display of Permit: Information concealed; permit in wrong location, old permits not removed.
Improper Parking: Using more than one space.
Illegal Parking: Parking in an area assigned to someone other than yourself. Parking behind another vehicle or in a driveway and parking in a handicap spot.

*We reserve the right to tow anytime. Anyone illegally parked in a reserved parking space will be immobilized without warning on the first violation and charged $25 (If it is the 2nd, 3rd etc. violation then the proper charges will apply). These parking spaces are located on Elliot Ave. between 14th and 15th street, behind Miller Hall against Phillipps Hall, and behind the NCU Bookstore.

Parking Grievance Form

You may fill out a parking grievance form if you wish to contest a parking fine or warning. However, payment is expected before the grievance form is filled out. You may obtain a grievance form from the security office and it must be submitted to the Director of Security within 10 business days following the citation issuance. Failure to submit a formal appeal request within the required grace period will confirm the citation and waive further right to appeal.

Miscellaneous Information

If you are unable to find a parking space in your assigned lot, please notify security before parking in another lot. The Security Office is open 24 hours a day and can also be reached at 612.343.4445.

Visitor spaces are intended for visitors only. All visitors must obtain a Guest Permit from the Security Office or College Receptionist. Only those permits with the appropriate authorized signature will be honored. It is the responsibility of NCU students to inform their visitors of these regulations.
Only the driveway may be used for access to the lower ramps. Please do not drive on the grass and sidewalks.
Drive slowly in all parking areas. Do not sound your horn near Residence Halls.
All Faculty and Staff of North Central must work a minimum of 30 hours to be eligible for employee parking. Staff and Faculty who live within a six-block radius of North Central are not eligible for parking.
Students may not leave their vehicles parked in on campus lots while they leave for school breaks without seeing the Security Office Secretary for the availability of parking and the charge for parking during break. In the event that you are given permission to leave your vehicle on campus, it must be left in the care of a responsible person who can take the proper action in case of a two-inch snowfall or other emergencies that would require the parking lots to be cleared.
Forging a parking permit will result in automatic towing.
Repair and service of motor vehicles is prohibited in our campus lots without the permission of the Director of Plant Operations.
During the hours of 7:00 am -5:00 pm weekdays, campus parking is restricted to authorized permits only. Students may park in the following lots without a permit only between 5:00 pm and 1:00 am, staff/faculty holidays between 5pm and 1am and on weekends 7am until 1am: Chicago Hall lot, Zimmerman lot, Elliot Avenue, and the 15th and Chicago lot. Once again, this does not include overnight!
Unloading is permitted by the Phillipps entrance for only 15 minutes in the specifically marked unloading space. Flashers must be on during unloading.
Students who have received parking in the Fall Semester are given precedence in the Spring Semester for permits. However, no preference is given from the Spring Semester to the Fall Semester. Those who have on campus parking during the fall semester may turn in their applications anytime before the deadline and still receive on campus parking.
Overnight-Handicapped spaces are available to students who verify their current permit status and pay the regular on campus parking fees for a North Central permit.

Winter Conditions

During street snow removal as well as snow removal for the parking lots, you are not permitted to park in the school lots. If you have On-Campus Parking call 343.7882 for information during a snow emergency. Signs will be posted at the Student Life Office and the Security Office. An email will also be issued if one was submitted with the application form. It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about plowing if two or more inches of snow have fallen. Security can not be held responsible if emails or other notifications are not received. If in doubt, contact the 343.7882 number or the Security office for clarification. If you have Street Parking, you may call 348.SNOW for city information.

On-Campus Residents

On-campus parking is by permit only. Registered, qualified students must submit a new application each semester.
Place permits on the rear-view mirror with the colored side facing front. Please remove all expired NCU permits. Due to the limited amount of colors for the permits, old permits not removed will result in a violation.
Permits expire on the last day of classes for the current semester, or move out day for On Campus residents.
On Campus parking is for the following lots only: Miller, Chapel and the upper and lower East and West Ramps.
Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. These lots are not oversold. North Central only sells permits for spaces available.

Elliot East Resident Condominiums

Elliot East parking is by permit only. Registered, qualified students must submit a new application each semester.
One parking space is provided with each Elliot East Condominium. Please have only one person per condominium apply for this type of parking. Other residents should apply for regular On-Campus Parking or Street Parking.
If someone has a caretaker for a roommate, the caretaker receives the free spot and the other person may apply for On-Campus Parking.
Elliot East is an immediate tow zone. If a car is parked there without notification to the Security office, the car will not receive a warning but will be towed immediately.

Commuter Parking

Commuter parking is by permit only. Registered, qualified students must submit a new application each semester.
North Central allows Commuter parking in the 15th and Chicago lot and Zimmerman lot. The gravel lot between the bookstore and the 15th and Chicago Lot AND the extended area of 15th and Chicago Lot (the non-fenced area) are NOT AVAILABLE for commuter parking.
Any commuter can apply for a permit for these lots. The permits help Security determine students from non-North Central constituents.
Permit holders receive no guarantee of available space. The lots are on a first-come first-serve basis. The lots are over-sold. If no spaces are available, the Commuter must find parking off campus on his/her own. Check with Security for other non-NCU lot information.
North Central reserves the right to close the lots for any special function. For example: College Days, Pastor's Day, Community Outreach Day, Admissions Visit Days, Youth Center Events, etc. Commuters need to make alternate arrangements for these days. Commuter students will be made aware of these dates by email notifications sent to the email address provided in the parking application. Security cannot be held responsible if emails or other notifications are not received, or if the provided email address is incorrect.
Those creating their own parking spaces, or parking next to the Zimmerman House will receive a violation or possible tow. Please avoid parking in these areas.

On-Street Parking

Street parking is awarded on a first come, first served basis and is restricted by the City of Minneapolis to a limited number that NCU may award. Students must meet the qualifications stated above to receive a street permit.
Street parking permits will be effective through the current school year, starting in September and ending in August. To apply for a permit students must have the following:

A valid driver’s license and one other form of identification (student ID)
Residency Verification Slip (These are awarded through the Security Office when you arrive on campus)
Vehicle information: Make, Model, Year, and License Plate Number
$25.00 cash or check payable to Minneapolis Controller/ Treasurer.

Those with On-campus parking will not be eligible for a Street parking permit from the city. The City of Minneapolis and the Security Office will be monitoring the street parking closely. If NCU finds that a student has gone around the city and NCU Security to get an unwarranted permit NCU will revoke the student’s parking privileges.
To obtain information about city snow plowing, call 612-348-SNOW or go to http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/.

Mensing Ramp Parking (1010 Metrodome Sq. Contract Parking)

Mensing Ramp parking is by permit only. Registered, qualified students must submit a new application each semester.
Parking in the Mensing Ramp is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for students of North Central, except in the case listed below.
The Mensing Ramp Owners/Operators may require contract vehicles to move from the lot during Vikings home games. Reasonable effort will be made to provide notification of these dates. Notification emails will be sent to the email address provided in the NCU parking application.
Security cannot be held responsible if emails or other notifications are not received, or if the provided email address is incorrect.
Security offers a walking escort 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the Security Department at 612-343-4445 to make arrangements for an escort.
Parkers in the Mensing Ramp must abide by the specific lot rules and regulation. Loss of parking privileges from the lot is also a loss of parking privileges from all NCU lots.
Violations issued by the lot are the responsibility of the permit user and not NCU. Please contact the lot directly to make arrangements.