Parking

Yes. All students, employees, and guests who park their vehicle on campus must have a permit that identifies the permit holder and the vehicle. There are a variety of parking permit options, including those for only evenings and weekends.

You can learn more about different types of permits in following sections of this page.

• Omaha student parking
• Omaha employee parking
• Phoenix parking
• Guest parking

Note that motorcycles parked near bicycle racks do NOT require a permit; a motorcycle that takes up a parking stall must display a current parking decal.

You can securely pay for a parking permit through JayPark.

• Students can purchase permits with their student account or a credit card.
• Employees can purchase permits through payroll deduction or a credit card.

Most permits are in the form of repositionable decals, allowing you to transfer them between vehicles. Whether you carpool, buy a new vehicle, or are using a loaner or rental, just remove the decal from the vehicle you’re not using (or selling), and place it on the other vehicle. Decals must be placed in the inside lower passenger corner of the windshield. The entire decal must be clearly visible from the outside—not positioned behind tinting or obscured by snow/ice.

Note that the person who purchases the permit is responsible for any citations issued to that permit, regardless of whose vehicle displayed the permit.

Printed permits
Some permits, such as day passes or guest parking permits, are printable. These permits should be placed visibly on vehicle dashboards.

Signs at parking lot entrances include lot numbers and specify which permits are valid in the lot. You can also refer to these parking maps:

• Omaha Parking Map
• Phoenix Parking Map

Garage permits are awarded by randomized lottery. If you’d like the opportunity to purchase a garage permit, you can do so on JayPark. When signing up, make sure to add yourself to the appropriate waitlist, based on employment, student and residence status. In some instances, you may be approved for more than one waitlist, and you’ll need to set one as your first choice. If you receive your first choice, you will be removed from all other waitlists. But if you receive and purchase your 2nd or 3rd choice, you will remain on the waitlist for your first choice.

Note that if you add yourself to a waitlist that you’re not qualified for, your garage permit could be revoked.

If a permit was purchased prior to August 10, and you have not received the permit in the mail by September 1, submit a completed Request for Replacement Decal form to Parking Services via email or in person by 4 p.m. on September 8 and the replacement fee will be waived. Requests made after that date will need to purchase a replacement for $50.

No student or employee may park in any visitor stall. Stalls in lot 35 are always reserved for visitors, with no exceptions. The Admissions visitor stall signs in lot 5 may feature bags that signify that they can be utilized by employees and students. Otherwise, those stalls are for Admissions visitors whether there is a name on the sign or not.

Additionally, University Vehicle signs indicate that only facilities, security, and other University-owned vehicles may park there when used for official purposes. All Dean, VP, Special Permit, Handicap, Jesuit and other signed areas are always off limits except for vehicles with proper permits and permissions.

In terms of the pickup and drop-off areas at Deglman Square and the east lane by the Harper Center, vehicles must be attended at all times, and parking is not allowed.

Since permit decals are repositionable, decals can be transferred between multiple vehicles, and each vehicle that may use the decal can have a profile in JayPark. If a second decal is truly needed, it will need to be approved in person at Parking Services. The decal will have to be purchased for full price.

• If a decal is destroyed due to the totaling of a vehicle or the vehicle itself was stolen, a police or insurance report must be provided to the Parking Services Office in person or through myServices. A replacement can be received with a $10 processing fee. The student or employee must sign the Request for Replacement Decal and return it to Parking Services in Harper 1090. The student or employee must provide valid proof of ID, either a driver's license or JayCard to purchase the replacement.
• If a decal is lost or destroyed, a replacement decal can be purchased for $50. The student or employee must sign the Request for Replacement Decal and return it to Parking Services in Harper 1090. The student or employee must provide valid proof of ID, either a driver's license or JayCard to purchase the replacement.
• If you have not received your permit in the mail within 3 weeks of the shipment notification, we will waive the replacement fee.  The Request for Replacement Decal must be turned into Parking Services in Harper 1090.
• Why is there a fee?
  • The replacement fee is intended to encourage drivers to keep track of their decals, discourage fraudulent claims of losses, and to cover administrative costs of purchasing and shipping replacement decals.

Yes, in JayPark, under Manage Account, you can update your physical and email addresses, phone numbers and vehicles. However, if you need to update your vehicle’s license plate information, you will need to add a new vehicle; you can’t edit an existing vehicle’s information.

We recommend removing all old decals to avoid visibility issues while driving. Any of the decals provided since 2018 can be easily peeled off without a razor blade. Older decals will likely require a razor blade to remove them.

All citations can be securely paid for with a credit card using JayPark.

If your registration is on hold, you likely have an outstanding balance and may be unable to register for classes. You may also be unable to receive transcripts or even your diploma. If this balance is due to citations, pay them on JayPark; to expedite the removal of the registration hold, email Parking Services after you have made the payment.

• Pay or Appeal a Citation in JayPark
• Review Campus Parking Rules and Regulations

Parking regulations apply 24/7 and 365 days a year. Through proper permitting, we aim to reduce the frequency of citations, and any first minor violation on the Omaha campus will be at no cost to the individual. See details about violations, fines, and the appeals process below.

• Minor Violations (Level 1)
  • No Valid Permit
  • Unauthorized Area (parking in a no parking zone, grass, sidewalk or improper lot)
  • First offense: $0 | Second offense: $30 | Third (and up) offense: $50
• Moderate Violations (Level 2)
  • Fire Lane or Drive Lane
  • Reserved Stall (e.g., Dean’s stall, university vehicle only, Jesuit, residence life)
  • First offense: $50 | Second offense: $75 | Third (and up) offense: $100
• Major Violations (Level 3)
  • Handicap: First offense: $150 | Second offense: $300 | Third (and up) offense: $500
  • Fraudulent or Stolen Permit: $400

Add-On Violations

• False Pretense — Placing an old citation on windshield to avoid citation or other deceitful acts to avoid identification or citation; $50, in addition to base citation  
• Boot Fee — Used to identify an unregistered vehicle’s owner/driver; $50, in addition to base citation  
• Tow Fee — Used to place a boot on a vehicle in order to have them towed off campus; $50, in addition to base citation  
• Tow Warning — Issued after 4 citations to let vehicle's owner/driver know they are subject to towing. Nuisance violators (those who have receive 5 or more citations in an academic year) are subject to towing anytime found in violation on campus property; cost of tow and impound paid by the owner/driver to:
  • Young's Service; 3207 S 67th St Omaha, NE 68106-3667; 402-393-7900
• Banned — Parking on campus after losing campus parking privileges; $100, in addition to base citation and towing costs

Appealing a Citation

Citations can only be appealed online through JayPark, and all appeals must be submitted within 7 days of the citation's issuance. Appeals via in-person visits, email, or phone will not be accepted. To be considered, an appeal must provide substantial evidence that the parking violation did not occur or that the circumstances were beyond the appellant's control. The appeal process is not intended for general criticisms, complaints, or debates about parking policies.

To ensure fairness for students, staff, and faculty, Parking Services does not make decisions on appeals. Instead, appeals are reviewed by an independent panel composed of volunteer students and employees from across campus. This panel meets regularly, reviews each case, and renders a final decision. Once made, their decision is conclusive, and Parking Services lacks the authority to alter it.

• Frivolous or abusive appeals, including those using of profanity
• Being late to class or an appointment
• An inability to pay the amount of the fine
• A lack of available parking
• The fact (or perception) that other vehicles were improperly or illegally parked
• The duration of the illegal parking (i.e., it was only for less than five minutes)
• Public Safety did not previously provide a citation for similar offenses
• The parking permit or decal was not displayed it in the vehicle
• The appellant did not have a parking permit

Section 1: Permits
 

1. Any vehicle on University property must display a decal or temporary printed permit issued by Parking Services via the JayPark Portal. Displaying a permit allows you to leave a vehicle in a parking stall, as available, but does not guarantee a stall's availability.
2. If you sell your vehicle, keep your decal. If you forget, you must park on city streets or purchase a printed permit from JayPark. If you lose your decal, you will need to fill out the Permit Replacement Form at the Parking Services Office and pay the $50 fee. If your vehicle and/or decal is stolen or totaled, bring a police or insurance report to Parking Services to get a new decal.
3. Parking permits are issued to eligible people for specific reasons. The person who purchased the permit is responsible for all citations issued to that permit, regardless of which vehicle and/or plate number is cited.
4. No individual or department may grant parking privileges on University property or issue permits without the written consent of Parking Services. Handwritten or typed notes placed in a vehicle will not be honored.
5. Individuals who counterfeit, alter, possess, or display lost, stolen, or voided permits are subject to citations and/or other University disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or suspension.
6. All parking permits must be visibly displayed in accordance with the instructions on the permit. The University uses a repositionable decal or printed permits. Decals must be affixed to the interior of the front windshield in the lower corner on the passenger side. Printed permits must be displayed face up on the vehicle dashboard. The entire permit must be clearly visible from the outside—not positioned behind tinting or obscured by snow/ice. The responsibility for the proper display of a parking permit lies with its holder. Failure to properly display any parking permit will subject the holder to a citation.
7. Information provided to obtain a parking permit or authorization must be correct and current. If information, such as the license plate number or contact number, changes, it must be immediately updated in JayPark. The individual will add a new vehicle to the account with the correct plate number.
8. A permit will be honored only in the parking areas for which it is designated. Entrance signs are posted at all University parking garages and lots, indicating the permit types eligible to park in that area.
1. Permits must be returned to the Parking Services office to cancel parking. No refunds will be issued, nor will payroll deductions stop, unless permits are physically returned. No refunds will be issued for student decals returned after Jan. 31 each year. Credit or refunds are not issued for short-term absences such as days off or vacations. The Parking Services office must receive prenotification of any extended absence, such as maternity leave or sabbatical, to provide parking fee adjustments.

Section 3: Citations

Ideally, all drivers would always display the proper parking credentials and only park in authorized stalls. To maximize parking availability for those drivers who buy permits, we use citations as our primary enforcement tool. Our enforcement philosophy seeks to drive compliance with parking rules while recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. In keeping with this approach, the fine for the first minor violation each academic year is $0. However, for drivers who continue to violate the rules, the fines are increasingly punitive to deter further offenses. In extreme cases, nuisance violators will be towed off campus at the owner’s expense.

Section 4: Appeals

1. Parking citations may only be appealed using the JayPark Parking Portal. Appeals must be received within 10 days of the date the citation was issued. In-person, over the phone, and emailed appeals will not be considered.
2. All citations are assumed to be valid; however, if you think you were issued a citation in error, you may appeal it. You must present adequate evidence of the error or of extenuating circumstances. Appeals are decided by the Appeal Review Panel, which includes employees and students from outside of Parking Services. All appeal decisions made by the Appeal Review Panel are final. Appellants should present substantial evidence that the citation was issued in error or there were significant circumstances out of the appellant’s control.
   1. Any facts presented in your appeal will be validated with available photos and video. Making a false statement in your appeal is a violation of Student Conduct Standard 1.2; your appeal will be denied, and you will be referred to student conduct.
   2. You will be notified if your appeal is denied or accepted via email. This is also viewable within your JayPark account. Please do not email Parking Services to dispute the decision of the panel; their decisions are final.
3. The appeal process is not a venue for general criticisms, complaints, or policy debates. The following reasons for appeal will not be considered and will be automatically denied:
   • Frivolous or abusive appeals, including the use of profanity
   • Late to class or appointment
   • Inability to pay the amount of the fine
   • Lack of available parking
   • Other vehicles were parked improperly or illegally
   • The vehicle was only parked illegally for a short period of time
   • Public Safety did not previously ticket for similar offenses
   • Appellant purchased a parking permit, but did not display it in the vehicle
   • Appellant did not purchase a parking permit
   • Lack of understanding of the Omaha Campus Parking Rules and Regulations
   • Using an outdated map
   • Did not have access to a printer

Section 5: Electric Vehicle (EV) Stalls

1. EVs must have a valid garage permit to charge on campus property. University-owned vehicles have priority for charging.
2. EV stalls are reserved for EV vehicles actively charging. Non-EV vehicles may not use these stalls. EV drivers should not leave notes on non-EV vehicles parked in EV stalls. Notify Parking Services at 402-280-5225.
3. After charging, vehicles must be removed from the EV charging stall, allowing other EV drivers to use the charging stations (Maximum of 4 hours). Vehicles remaining in the stall after the vehicle is done charging are subject to citations. Please be safe when charging an EV. Properly manage the charging cord to prevent mishaps.
4. EVs are not authorized to charge using 110v outlets; only charge using the charging stations.
5. EV regulations are subject to change at any time to meet the needs of the University.
6. There are public charging stations near 17th & Cass Street on the east side of campus. These are not managed by the University.

Section 6: Other Considerations

1. University malls are pedestrian zones; vehicular traffic is restricted to authorized service vehicles.
2. Creighton University is not responsible or liable for any damage to and/or theft of any vehicle, its equipment, or contents, while the vehicle is parked on University-owned property.
3. Leaving any child unattended in a vehicle in a University lot is strictly prohibited. Omaha Police will be called for violations.
4. When the temperature is over 75° F, animals may not be left unattended in vehicles without ventilation. If the vehicle engine is not running and the windows are sealed while the temperature is over 75° F, Public Safety must notify the Nebraska Humane Society.