It is mandatory for all motor vehicles parked on the Saint Paul College campus to use the controlled parking access system.
Visitors may park anywhere in the lots and ramp except for marked reserved spaces. Vehicles parked in handicapped parking spaces require a valid State-Issued Handicapped Permit. All violators will be ticketed.
Access to the parking lots is made via controlled entry. All parking at Saint Paul College is paid parking:
Possession of an SPC Card neither reserves nor guarantees a parking space.
Hourly Parking
Under 20 minutes – Free
20-59 minutes – $1.00
60-179 minutes – $3.00
180 minutes and over – $5.00
Use the Marshall Avenue entrances or the Kellogg Boulevard Entrance. Visitors and employees who do not choose to have parking access through the SPC Card must enter the lot via the Marshall Avenue entrances or the Kellogg Boulevard entrance to obtain a short-term parking access ticket from the machine.
Use the Marshall Avenue or the Concordia Avenue exit lanes.
The short-term parking access ticket must be paid at the paystation in the lane when exiting the lot or the paystation in the Parking Ramp 3rd Floor Lobby. The Marshall Avenue and Concordia Avenue exit lanes accept the following for exiting: SPC Card, credit/debit card, pre-paid exit vouchers from paystations, and validated tickets. There is no cash accepted at any exit lanes. All cash payments must be made in the 3rd floor Parking Ramp lobby using the paystation. You will receive a validated ticket upon payment that allows up to 20 minutes to exit the parking lot.
Upon initial registration, students are entitled to a parking SPC Card. SPC Cards will remain active as long as the student is enrolled at Saint Paul College. Enrollment status will be monitored, and cards will be active/inactive based on current registration status. Possession of an SPC Card neither reserves nor guarantees a parking space.
SPC Card Parking Access Prices
All students enrolled for classes at Saint Paul College will automatically have unlimited access to the campus parking lots with the use of an SPC Card. When you pay your tuition fees, the cost of parking access is included at a rate of $9.33 per credit. Financial aid will pay for your parking and parking access card. This fee will be used to pay for the cost of construction, improvements and maintenance of the parking lots and ramp and access to the College’s entrances and roadways, including lighting, security and snow removal.
Admissions issues SPC Cards
Admissions, Room 1300, issues all new and replacement SPC Cards. With an SPC Card, you can use any parking entrance or exit on campus.
Entering/Exiting Parking Lots
Students and employees may enter the parking lot at multiple entrances using their SPC Card.
SPC Cards can be obtained in the Admissions & Financial Aid Office (Room 1300) any time of the year.
You must use your SPC Card every time you enter or exit Saint Paul College parking lots. If you do not use your card to enter or exit the lot, the parking access system will not allow you to enter or exit.
Please use the intercom system if you are experiencing any problems while entering or exiting.
If you request a short term parking ticket from the Marshall Avenue Visitor lane or the Kellogg Boulevard entrance upon entering the lot, you must use that short term parking ticket and pay even if you possess a SPC Card. Exceptions may be granted under exigent circumstances.
If you are experiencing any issues with the parking access system, please use the intercom button located on every entrance and exit column and the pay station in the parking ramp. The intercom will connect you to the Parking Booth, Parking Window and the Public Safety front desk. We are available to assist you with any issue you are experiencing. If the intercom is busy, please call 651.846.1322 for assistance.
The Parking Office is located in office suite 1401. The office is staffed between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 7:00am – 12:00pm on Friday. If no one is in the parking office during these hours, you may still contact the parking staff by email or by calling 651.846.1797. For after-hours assistance, please contact Public Safety at 651.846.1322.
The following actions can result in revocation of parking privileges, towing at owners expense, fines and/or suspension for SPC Card misuse for improperly entering or exiting Saint Paul College parking lots, but are not limited to:
All persons operating a vehicle on campus are responsible for being familiar with, and complying with, all traffic and parking regulations. A complete list of parking violations and information about the parking policy may be obtained from the Public Safety Office on the first floor. Saint Paul College assumes no liability for care of, damage to, and/or protection of any vehicle or its contents at any time while it is operated on or parked on the campus property. Possession of an SPC Card neither reserves nor guarantees a parking space.
Restricted street parking around the College is enforced by the City of Saint Paul. A resident permit is required to park on certain streets and other streets have 2 hour parking limits. Violators parking in restricted areas will be ticketed and fined by the City of Saint Paul. View map of street parking restrictions (PDF)
Why do I have to pay for College Access & Security (Parking)?
The Legislature of the State of Minnesota and the MnSCU Board of Trustees established policies stating all users of facilities that include parking at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities must pay a fee for parking. The parking fee must cover all costs associated with the parking operations of the College as stated in MN State Board Policy 7.3 and Procedure 7.3.5. The College Access & Security Fee (Parking) at Saint Paul College covers costs associated with parking, safety, access, lighting, and facilities infrastructure.
Who do I see about parking issues?
The parking office is located inside Office Suite 1401, room 1401C. Office hours are typically from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday and 7:00am – 3:00pm on Friday. The parking office can be reached by email or by calling 651.846.1797. For after-hours assistance, please contact Public Safety at 651.846.1322.
What is contract parking?
If you have an active parking access card issued by Saint Paul College, you are considered contract parking. You can access any entrance or exit in the parking system.
Can I park anywhere in the lot?
Students can park in any unrestricted or undesignated parking area. A state-issued handicap permit is required for all spaces marked for handicap parking only. There can be no parking in fire lanes, blocking building entrances or sidewalks/crosswalks. Citations will be issued for parking violations, chronic offenders of the parking policy may be subject to student discipline, as stated in the Student Code of Conduct. If necessary, citations will be sent to the State of Minnesota Department of Revenue for collection.
Is motorcycle parking available?
Yes, motorcycle parking is available in the designated parking area accessed off of the Kellogg Blvd. entrance. The entrance can be used by access card holders and visitors. The cement motorcycle parking area is located to the left of the Kellogg Blvd. entrance in the lower lot.
If I get into the exit lane and cannot pay or the machine is broken, what do I do?
Press the intercom button on the exit device to contact the on duty parking attendant, Office of Public Safety or the parking office. If the intercom is busy, call 651.846.1322 for assistance.
When do I need to present my parking access card: when I enter or when I exit?
Contract parkers (people using the parking access card) can come in on Marshall Avenue, Kellogg Blvd. or the entrance along Concordia Avenue. You will need to present your parking access card upon entry and again when you leave. If the parking access card is not presented when you leave, the parking system will think you are still in the lot and it will deny you access the next time you try to enter.
If you do not have a parking access card, you will need to pull a short-term parking access ticket at the Marshall Avenue or Kellogg Blvd. entrances. Upon leaving campus, you can pay by credit card at any of the exits located on Marshall Avenue or Concordia Avenue. Cash is not accepted at any exit lane. In order to pay by cash, you must use the pay on foot machine located in the lobby of level P3 of the parking ramp. Upon payment you will be issued a voucher to insert at any parking gate and exit within 20 minutes.
If I am a visitor, how and where do I pay?
If you are a visitor, you may enter the parking lot through the entrances on Marshall Avenue or the entrance on Kellogg Blvd. Before the gate will open, you must press the ticket button and a short-term parking access ticket will be issued at the gate. This short-term parking access ticket will state the time and day that you arrived. When exiting, you will need to pay with cash or credit card. You can pay by credit card at any of the exits located on Marshall Avenue or Concordia Avenue. Cash is not accepted at any exit lane. In order to pay by cash, you must use the pay on foot machine located in the lobby of level P3 of the parking ramp. Upon payment you will be issued a voucher to insert at any parking gate and exit within 20 minutes.
What are the parking rates for visitors?
Can I just pay the daily visitor fee if I only drive to school once in a while?
Students and employees are already assessed a per credit fee to park on campus and should only use a parking access card to enter and exit the parking lot.
Visitors can pay for parking by obtaining a short-term parking access ticket at the Marshall Avenue or Kellogg Blvd. parking entrances.
How much does it cost to park if I lose my short-term parking access ticket that I got at the gate when I entered the parking lot?
$5.00
Where do I get my parking access card?
Your student Photo ID is also your parking access card and can be obtained by visiting One Stop during their regular office hours. There is no cost to obtaining your initial photo ID, but you must provide a valid government issued photo ID and current class schedule prior to being issued a College photo ID.
How much does it cost to replace a lost or stolen parking access card?
$15.00 for each replacement card.
Are individuals charged per occurrence or per credit?
Parking is based on a per credit rate. The per credit rate is currently $9.33.
Does everyone pay the same amount?
The parking fees were established according to Board Policy and the State of Minnesota collective bargaining agreements. Per credit fees were established and set by the Student Senate so that full-time students and full-time employees who park on campus pay the same rate.
Can I get a reduced rate if we car pool?
There are no reduced rates for carpooling because the parking fee is assessed per person per credit enrolled.
What if I paid for a parking access card and I drop all my courses during the drop/add period?
If all courses are dropped during the drop/add period, then you will be entitled to a refund on your parking access card charges.
Will I be charged an additional fee if I come to school, leave and come back again on the same day?
No. The parking access card allows you to enter and exit the parking lot as many times as you need to in a single day for no additional charge. If you do not have a parking access card and are pulling a short-term visitor parking ticket, you will need to pay the applicable hourly rate each time you leave.
What is the penalty if I park in a restricted area?
A $50 parking citation will be issued.
If I get a parking citation, what is the process?
Payment is to be directed to the Tuition Office and requires a copy of the citation. Payment is due fifteen (15) business days from the date the citation was issued. Checks are to be made payable to Saint Paul College. You may appeal your citation within fifteen (15) business days from the date the citation was issued. Appeal forms are available on the College website and can be found at http://nbqifa.com/studentservices/Parking-Information. The form must be filled out completely to be considered. If you fail to pay your parking citation(s), the fine(s) will be placed on your student record. If the ticket goes unpaid, a hold will be placed on your account and you will be unable to get a copy of your transcript or register until the fine is paid. Unpaid tickets will be processed through the college’s normal collection process and the debt may be submitted to Minnesota Department of Revenue for collection.
It is mandatory that all motor vehicles parked on Saint Paul College campus use the parking access system to go in and out of the parking lot.
All appeals must be submitted electronically via the web form below within 15 days of the ticket date. Tickets over 15 days old or with missing information will not be considered.
You will be notified of the outcome of your appeal by phone or email within 30 days.
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