ORDERING A STUDENT
PARKING PERMIT
Simple steps to purchase a
permit to park on campus
SMU Parking and ID Card Services Office
[email protected] or 214-768-7275
Consider your needs
Parking on campus is limited. Vehicles should only be brought to
campus when essential. A vehicle is not always necessary. Please
visit our website for more information on alternative transportation
options and programs like; SMU Express shuttle, DART transit passes
and ZipCar. www.smu.edu/parkingid A permit is required to park a
vehicle on campus. Purchase of a permit does not guarantee the
availability of a parking space.
ONLINE SMU STUDENT
PERMIT PURCHASE
Customer Log in
You must be registered for 24-48 hours
to log on to your “My Parking Account”.
1.
Select the SMU LOGIN button.
2.
Enter your SMU ID number and
password
Please do not create a guest
account, you will not be able to
purchase a student permit.
YOUR PARKING
ACCOUNT
To purchase a permit please select
1.
Select “Order Permits”.
Other options listed on this screen
allow to you manage other aspects
of your vehicle information and
parking account. However,
addresses, phone numbers and
email address can only be updated
on my.SMU.edu
Please have your vehicle plate
number, if a temp plate you will need
the VIN number, vehicle make,
model, color and year before you
proceed.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Please review instructions to
purchase a permit or opt out of a
resident permit and select “next”
PLEASE CONFIRM THE
INFORMATION BELOW
This screen just confirms your
enrollment. No change is needed.
Please select “next” and continue.
PERMIT SELECTION
CAMPUS RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENT AND FALL ONLY STUDENTS
If you are a campus resident and will not bring a vehicle
to campus. You may select the “Opt-Out” of permit
option, complete the permit agreement and select next
to continue.
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First step – What academic year do you
need?
The first two digits in the permit indicate the year the permit
expires. Example 2017 permit starts with “17”
Second Step- Do you live on campus or off
campus?
•
Students living off campus select the “Non-Resident” option
with a “1” for the third digit in the permit number and nonresident in the description.
•
Students living on campus select the “Campus Resident”
option with a “2” for the third digit. If living in a sorority or
fraternity proof of residency is required.
•
Students graduating or studying aboard may select a fall
only non-resident permit option based on their enrollment
which expires on Dec 31st. No resident Fall option available.
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Third Step- Are you enrolled for full time or
part time credit hours?
•
If you are enrolled for 9 credit hours or less select the “part
time” permit option fee for the year and permit type you
need.
•
If you are registered for 10 credit hours or greater, please
select the “full time” permit option fee. for the year and
permit type you need.
Please complete the permit agreement at the
bottom of the screen and select “next” to
continue.
PERMIT SELECTION
SMU LAW STUDENTS
Students enrolled for classes in
Dedman School for Law
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First step – What academic year do you
need?
The first two digits in the permit indicate the year the permit
expires. Example 2017 permit starts with “17”
Second Step- Do you live on campus or off
campus?
•
Students living off campus select the Law School permit
option with a “N” for the third digit in the permit number.
•
Students living on campus have the option to select the
“Campus Resident” option with a “2” for the third digit, to
park in resident and AUP locations or may select the Law
Permit which is valid only in the Daniel Parking Center or
AUP areas but not resident locations. If not bringing a
vehicle to campus , Resident Law Students may Opt-Out of
a permit if they will not have a vehicle on campus.
•
Dedman Law permits are inclusive in the program for
enrolled law students,
Please complete the permit agreement at the
bottom of the screen and select “next” to
continue.
CONFIRM OR UPDATE
YOUR VEHICLE
INFORMATION
1. Please follow the steps to add your
vehicle information or select a
vehicle already registered and select
“next” to continue
2. More than one vehicle can be
registered but the permit must be
displayed on the vehicle brought to
campus.
3. Permits are repositionable and
required to be placed on the vehicle
brought to campus. If a permit is lost
or left in another vehicle. Temporary
permits and replacement decals are
available in our office only for an
additional fee.
SELECTING YOUR
MAILING ADDRESS
1.
Please select or add the
delivery address option. Permits
are mailed USPS and can take
5 to 10 days for delivery.
2.
Pick up in the office is not
available.
3.
Select the email address for
your confirmation. SMU email
addresses are preferred.
4.
Emails are sent from
[email protected]
Please select “next” to continue
VIEWING YOUR
SHOPING CART
1.This screen will allow you to view
your order before continuing.
2.The amount shown if applicable
will post to you’re my.SMU.edu
account 24 – 48 hours later for
payment.
3. Citations and any other items
are also paid on my.SMU.edu so
do not add to the cart here.
If you are satisfied with the permit
ordered, please select “next” to
continue.
PAYMENT
INFORMATION
This screen allows to see and
confirm the final amount that will
post to your my.SMU.edu
Please select “next” to complete
your order.
YOUR ORDER IS NOW
COMPLETE
This screen is the final screen for
your transaction. It confirms your
purchase.
1.
If you wish a copy of this order for
your records, please select Print the
page hyperlink at the top of the
page
2.
The permit you have been issued
and will be mailed is referenced
under description
3.
Select the “Print Temporary Permit
Now” to print a permit to use for up
to 10 days while your permit is
mailed to the address you selected.
You will not be able to return to this
screen later. Be sure to print before
you log out.
Please keep this email for your records.
Students: Student permit fees are paid on https://my.smu.edu and not on this website. For
instructions on how to make a payment please visit the bursar's website at
http://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/Bursar/Payments/MakePaymentSMUpay
Please use "print permit" hyperlink to print a temporary permit to use while your order is being
processed. A permit must be displayed to park on campus at all times.
Please allow 10 business days for delivery via US Mail. An email will be sent to your SMU
email to let you know when it has been mailed. If you do not receive your decal permit in mail
before the expiration of your temporary permit please visit the Parking and ID Card Services
office for assistance
YOUR EMAIL
CONFIRMATION
1.
You will receive an email
confirmation of the order within
a short time after you place the
order. The Print Temporary
Permit Now hyperlink will
appear again in the email. You
must print the temporary permit
with 3 days of receipt.
2.
If your permit does not arrive in
10 days please visit the parking
office for a replacement.
Date: 07/12/2016 11:15:22
Payment Method: my.SMU.edu
Receipt Number:
Total: $300.00
Basket Number: 323185
Items purchased:
$300.00 - 2017 Campus-Resident Student OL "172" 2017 Campus Resident Full-Time Annual
online [17200763] (08/01/2016 - 08/01/2017) Print Temporary Permit Now
Valid for dates: 08/01/2016 - 08/01/2017
Item will be mailed to:
6116 N. Central Expressway
Ste 101
Dallas, TX 75006
Valid for vehicles: TEST1, 2016, Other
Valid for facilities: AUP, RESIDENTIAL LOTS, MUSTANG PARKING CENTER A
Thank you for your order!