1. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 2019-2020
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Website: parking.ecu.edu

2. LOCATIONS
Main Campus at 305 E. Tenth Street - Beside McDonalds and across from Krispy Kreme
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5pm
Financial transactions close at 4:30pm, everyday
PH: (252)
Health Sciences Campus – 2nd floor of the new Student Services Building, room 220
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 11:30pm
PH: (252)
Website: parking.ecu.edu

3. PARKING AT ECU Self-supporting, not funded by tuition or student fees
We use a zone system for faculty/staff and student parking – A, B, C, and D
Parking on campus is limited and by permit only (including visitor parking and including weekends)
Each lot has a sign at the entrance stating the lot restrictions and on the back of each permit you will find a list of areas a permit can park
Meter and garage hourly parking are available for $1 per hour
Bicycle and pedestrian friendly
ECU Transit and Alternative Transportation Programs(Saferide, RDU Shuttle, NextBus, ECU Police Safety Escorts)
Website: parking.ecu.edu

4. STUDENT PERMITS - RESIDENTS
COMMUTER PERMITS
Go on sale July 1st – Information about student commuter parking can be found on our website or through our office.
STUDENT PERMITS - RESIDENTS
All student permits are valid from August 1st through July 31st each year and must be renewed annually
Permit must be displayed properly on the windshield
Permit sale dates online and in our office
Returning Residents Monday July 1st at 8am
New and Transfer Students July 15th at 8am
Permits are sold on first come, first serve basis based on availability and residence hall assignment
On campus parking is limited and most first year students will receive D lot permits
RESIDENT PERMIT TYPES
College Hill Residents – A2 ($420)
Central Campus/West End Residents - B2 ($210)
Off campus resident parking - D ($308)
If A2 and B2 are sold out, you can add your name to the waitlist through PiratePort
Website: parking.ecu.edu

5. HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR PERMITIENTATION
Visit ECU PiratePort: You will need your Pirate ID and passphrase
Click the Parking & Transportation application or type Parking & Transportation in the search box
Click the Manage Account button to update or verify your information
Please include a valid telephone number
You will need your license plate number, vehicle year, make, model and color
If everything is up to date, click Parking Portal on the top left hand side.  Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Get Permits and follow the directions
We ONLY accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover online and in our office. If you wish to pay by cash or check - visit the Parking & Transportation Office during cashier hours
Website: parking.ecu.edu

6. MOVE IN INFORMATION
Campus traffic flow and parking lots will be altered to accommodate the unloading of vehicles at the residence halls during move-in weekend
Please enter Minges via Charles Blvd to check-in
Receive keys and annual parking permit inside the Minges Coliseum main Entrance
Pick up your “Move-In Permit” at the large tent by Minges Coliseum
You will queue in the line for your hall at the top of the Minges lot
AFTER UNLOADING/BEFORE UNPACKING
College Hill Residents/Families – move vehicles to Elmhurst Elementary School’s Practice Field off 14th Street – across from Stadium
Core Campus Residents/Families – move vehicles to Reade Street Lots
CENTRALIZED KEY PICK-UP AT MINGES COLISEUM
August 14th – 17th : 9am – 5pm
Resident Permits can be picked up during Centralized Key Pick up during move in week
Website: parking.ecu.edu

7. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
Please remember to park in your zone
Do not block traffic or park in Reserved spaces
If you need to get closer to campus, you can use the metered lots or garage hourly parking
If you need to load/unload your vehicle you can get an hour loading pass from your Neighborhood Service Office located in Gateway East and West End Dining Hall
Please avoid tickets by following the parking rules found on our website
We enforce our parking rules to make sure we utilize the limited parking spaces we have to insure those with parking permits are able to find parking in their areas
Please call or our office if you have questions
Website: parking.ecu.edu

8. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Zimride – free ride sharing program
Bicycle Permits: Free, all bicycles must be registered
Bicycle Clinic Friday
ECU is a walkable and pedestrian friendly campus
Bicycle Rideshare
Website: parking.ecu.edu

9. COURTESY SERVICES
Jumpstart vehicle during working hours 7:30am – 5:00pm (On ECU property)
Unlock vehicle during working hours 7:30am – 5:00pm (On ECU Property)
After working hours call ECU Police for assistance
Website: parking.ecu.edu