Parking and Transportation Services

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm not a UB student yet, but I will be on UB's campus for an official academic purpose. How do I obtain a parking permit for that day?

The department you are visiting may provide you with a guest parking permit or you can bring a letter on official UB letterhead from the advisor or other official you will be visiting to either the North or South Campus Parking & Transportation Services office, and a clerk will give you a guest permit for the day that will allow you to park on campus.

Where can visitors park?

If you didn't get a permit from the department you are visiting, you can park in the Center for Tomorrow lot off Flint Road, without a charge and utilize our shuttle service. Another alternative for visitors is to park in the Fronczak Visitor Lot off White Road, or the Michael Lot on the South Campus. These lots are $4.00 all day, $2.00 after 1 pm and free after 3 pm Metered parking is also available throughout the North Campus.

Can I get a permit on-line?

Students, faculty and staff, may register online for their permits via MyUB .
(Note: You will need your UB IT name and password.)

How much are permits?

$9.65 for faculty/staff members. A portion of the student's transportation fee is designated for their permit. There is no additional cost to students.

Need to pay for your parking permit?

The online registration process accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards. If you leave the process without paying you can return later to complete the transaction .

How do I get a parking permit in person?

A permit can be obtained at 102 Spaulding Quad on the North Campus or 104 Harriman Hall on the South Campus. You will need your UB Card and your car information, (make, model, license plate #, etc).

I registered on-line, when will my permit be mailed?

Permits are mailed in early August before the start of the fall semester. To have a permit mailed, you must choose the "Mail My Permit" option during the registration process.

I have two different vehicles that I drive to campus occasionally. Can I obtain a second permit?

Each University member is allotted only one permit, but permits are transferable between vehicles. Simply hang your tag from the rearview mirror of the vehicle you are driving that morning. Just be sure to move it back again!

I forgot my hangtag, now what do I do?

You should get a guest permit for the day from 104 Harriman Hall on the South Campus or 102 Spaulding Quad on the North Campus.

How can I find more information on the Resident Freshmen Parking Policy?

Policy details and additional information are available on the freshmen parking policy page.

Where can I pay my tickets?

You may pay tickets at 104 Harriman Hall on the South Campus, 102 Spaulding Quad on the North Campus, or at the Student Response Center, 232 Capen on the North Campus.

What are your office hours?

8:30 am -5 pm, Monday - Friday.

What should I do if I lose a ticket?

Simply call our office and we can look up lost tickets via your license plate number.

How can I appeal my ticket?

Stop by either of our two offices to complete a 1st-step appeal form or go to www.ub-parking.buffalo.edu/parkvioform

I just bought a new car. What do I need to do?

Simply email your new vehicle information to us at UB Parking and we will update your permit information.

Where is 102 Spaulding?

The office is located in the Ellicott Complex. From Audubon Parkway, turn onto Frontier Road towards the residence halls. Make the first left. The office is ahead to the right of the traffic circle in Newcombe Terrace.

My daughter says she has trouble finding a parking place on campus before her 10 am class. What advice do you have for her?

Your daughter should make a Park and Ride Lot her first choice for parking. Convenient shuttle service to academic buildings and complexes is available from the Park and Ride Lots, Monday through Friday, every 10 to 20 minutes. Park and Ride service is offered from the Center for Tomorrow, Arena, Alumni and Stadium Lots.

Shuttles are color-coded to specific routes. Your daughter can find the most convenient route to her class by checking out the shuttle schedules.

Another alternative is for your daughter to arrive on campus prior to 9 am, when parking is readily available, and to spend the time before her 10 am class at a library on campus reviewing her schoolwork for the day.

How do I get to the University at Buffalo?

Click on our Campus Map & Visitor Information link or visit us at www.buffalo.edu/home/maps.shtml