Terms used in our user agreement and rules and regulations are defined as follows.
1. University Population and Campus Status
Affiliated Parker
An individual with an ongoing employment, enrollment, contractual, volunteer, operational, or other established relationship with the University, including faculty, staff, students, affiliates, volunteers, contractors, vendors, temporary workers, and employees or representatives of governmental, nonprofit, or programmatic entities housed or regularly operating on campus. Affiliated parkers are generally not eligible for parking privileges designated exclusively for visitors or University Guests.
Employee
An individual employed by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, another University of Nebraska campus, or the University of Nebraska System Office in a faculty, staff, temporary, on-call, or other employment capacity. For parking purposes, student employees, including graduate assistants, are classified as students when their primary campus status is enrollment as a student.
Affiliate
An individual who is not employed by the University but works for or represents a governmental, nonprofit, or programmatic entity that is housed on campus or has an established relationship with the University providing for an ongoing campus presence. Campus Affiliates are considered affiliated parkers for purposes of parking eligibility and are not generally eligible for visitor or University Guest parking privileges.
Student
An individual enrolled at or attending the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on a full-time or part-time basis. For parking permit purposes, student employees, including graduate assistants, are generally classified as students when their primary campus status is enrollment.
- Resident Student: A student who resides in University Housing or other designated on-campus residential housing for example Greek Housing and routinely parks or stores a vehicle on campus overnight.
- Off Campus Resident Student: A student who resides in privately owned or operated housing adjacent to or within close proximity to campus and routinely parks or stores a vehicle on campus overnight.
- Commuter Student: A student who resides off campus and commutes to campus. This classification is intended for students who do not routinely park or store their vehicle on campus overnight.
Vendor/Contractor
An individual or company providing goods, services, construction, maintenance, consulting, or other contracted work for the University. Vendor/Contractor parking privileges are intended for individuals conducting such work and may not be used to obtain parking privileges otherwise available to faculty, staff, or students based on their University status.
2. Guests and Visitors
University Guest
An individual who is not affiliated with the University, is not receiving compensation from the University for the visit or activity and is invited to campus by a University department or unit for official University business or an official University purpose. Examples may include employment candidates, invited speakers, donors, consultants, accreditation or compliance reviewers, and other individuals specifically hosted by a University unit.
Visitor
A member of the general public who is not affiliated with the University and comes to campus to access University services, facilities, programs, attractions, or events. A visitor is distinguished from a University Guest in that the individual is not specifically hosted by a University department or unit for official University business.
3. Vehicles and Registration
Motor Vehicle
Any motorized or electrically powered vehicle designed to transport persons or property, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, and similar vehicles.
Registered Vehicle
A motor vehicle whose license plate and required vehicle information have been properly registered with Parking and Transit Services and, when applicable, associated with a valid parking permit or authorization.
Parked Vehicle
A motor vehicle that is stopped and left unattended or is occupying a parking space or other area for purposes other than the immediate loading or unloading of passengers or property.
4. Parking Permits and Authorization
Permit Holder
An individual or entity to whom Parking and Transit Services has issued or assigned a current parking permit or parking authorization.
Valid Parking Permit or Authorization
A current parking permit or authorization issued or recognized by Parking and Transit Services that permits a vehicle to park in designated locations, subject to the conditions, restrictions, and hours associated with that permit or authorization.
A permit or authorization may be virtual and associated with a registered license plate or may use another credential approved by Parking and Transit Services.
Parking privileges associated with permits issued by other University of Nebraska campuses are subject to locations, restrictions, and conditions established by Parking and Transit Services.
5. Parking Designations Service Levels
Reserved Parking
A permit assigned to a specific reserved parking lot or area for use by authorized permit holders. Access is limited to vehicles with the appropriate permit or authorization. The permit provides parking within the assigned reserved area but does not guarantee a specific parking stall unless a stall is individually designated.
Non-Reserved
A permit that provides access to multiple designated surface parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis. The permit does not guarantee a parking space in a specific lot, and permit holders may need to use another eligible lot when their preferred location is full.
Garage
A permit assigned to a specific parking garage that provides access to designated parking areas within that facility. Entry and exit are controlled through the garage access system. A permit provides access to the assigned garage but does not guarantee a specific parking stall unless otherwise designated.
Perimeter
A permit that provides access to designated surface parking lots located primarily along the outer areas of City and East Campuses on a first-come, first-served basis. A parking space is not guaranteed in a specific lot. Campus transit service may be available from designated perimeter areas to provide connections to central campus destinations.
Temporary Short-Term
A permit that provides parking access for a limited period in designated non-reserved parking areas. Short-term options may include daily, weekly, or monthly permits and are subject to the locations and restrictions associated with the permit issued.
Occasional Use
A limited-use parking option providing a set number of single-use parking authorizations for designated non-reserved parking areas. Each authorization is valid for one use and is subject to the locations, hours, and restrictions associated with the permit.