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Special Events Parking

Special Event Parking

Parking fees for special events must be paid in advance by event organizers or the university. For parking information about a particular event, check your ticket or invitation, or contact an event organizer.

Anytime you are holding an event on campus, you should notify the Parking Operations Office by completing a Special Event Parking Request Form. Even if you are simply asking for one cone to be placed in a lot for a VIP, we need to have the form completed for our records.

Parking FAQ

Special events parking policy

Anyone sponsoring an event on campus is requested to coordinate their events with Parking Operations so parking becomes a non-event. Parking is an important consideration when planning an event on campus. If there is a problem with parking, it reflects poorly on the event sponsor, the university and Parking Operations. 

Parking regulations are enforced, and parking violations may be issued 24/7/365. It is important that all requests for event parking, even those held in the evening or on the weekend, are coordinated through the Parking Operations Department.

How to request special event parking:

When to submit your request

  • Submit requests at least seven business days prior to your event
  • Late requests (less than 36 hours before the reservation start date) will incur an additional late fee of up to $200
  • The minimum late request fee will be double the regular cost for the reservation

How to submit your request

Submit the Special Event Parking Request Form online using the appropriate link, located higher on this page.  If you do not have a 海角论坛 SSO, or will be paying by any means other than MoCode, please use the External Special Event Parking Request Form.

What happens next

  • Parking Operations will work closely with the submitter of the form to meet parking needs with available parking resources.
  • You will receive an automated notification that your form has been successfully submitted.
  • If your request can be accommodated, you will receive an email confirmation detailing where event attendees should park.
  • If your request cannot be accommodated, the event coordinator will be contacted to discuss parking alternatives.

 

Parking options for events

All options are subject to availability.

Reserved spaces for VIPs

Block off specific spaces in a lot for VIPs attending your event.

Cost: $15 per space (may vary depending on the number of spaces requested or location)

Modified enforcement (Lot reservation)

Request that no violations be issued in an area during a specified time. This does not guarantee the lot will be empty or open only to your event guests.

Cost is based on:

  • Area requested
  • Duration of the event
  • Number of guests in attendance

Standard rates

  • Smaller surface lots (50 spaces or fewer): $200 per hour for non-university affiliated groups, $100 per hour for university events
  • Larger surface lots (more than 50 spaces) or portions of a parking structure: $300 per hour for non-university affiliated events, $150 per hour for university events

University-wide events

University-wide events such as commencement, convocation and fundraising events may not require parking fees. Fees for other events, including but not limited to conferences and not-for-profit events, will be determined on an individual basis.

Virtual visitor permits for events

One-day visitor permit invitations can be sent via email.  If your unit does not have an account to send invitations, please email parking@umkc.edu for information about getting an account created.

Cost:

  • $5 per virtual guest permit

Important notes:

  • Your unit will only be charged for the number of permits that are claimed, not the number of invitations sent.

Parking Service Officers

If Parking Service Officers need to be present to assist or manage parking cones, there will be a charge of $20 per hour, per officer.

Vehicle size restrictions

Our campus cannot accommodate parking for any vehicle larger than a standard parking space. No bus parking on campus.

Payment

Payment must be made in advance.

Acceptable forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • Department MoCode

Department guests

One-day visitor permit invitations can be sent via email.  If your unit does not have an account to send invitations, please email parking@umkc.edu for information about getting an account created.

Cost:

  • $5 per virtual guest permit

Important notes:

  • Your unit will only be charged for the number of permits that are claimed, not the number of invitations sent.

 

Conferences

For departments hosting conferences

Complete the Special Event Parking Request Form. Conference parking is limited, so make your request as soon as possible.

For conference guests

Contact your host for parking information.