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Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, first-year students at JCU will not be permitted to bring cars to campus. Exceptions will be made for students who have documented accommodations through Student Accessibility Services (SAS). For any questions or concerns, please听reach out to SAS directly.

Rest assured, first-year students don't need a car on campus! JCU offers convenient transportation options, including shuttle service to popular shopping and dining locations, including Target, Whole Foods, and the Van Aken District. Rideshare options and Cleveland鈥檚 RTA (buses and trains) are also available, and JCU frequently hosts student events with free transportation provided.

Sophomores park in nearby off-site lots with shuttle access, while juniors, seniors, graduate students, and commuters can purchase passes to park on campus.


Parking Details

Below are key guidelines and requirements for听ALL permit holders听at JCU:

  1. Overflow Lot Usage: Main Campus, Commuter and Evening permit holders should park in the designated听Overflow Lot听if the main campus lots are full at any time.
  1. Offsite Permit Holders: It鈥檚 essential that you park in the lot specific to your permit. This applies to both听Notre Dame听and听Apartment permit holders. Main Campus parking is听not available听on weekends or evenings unless stated otherwise.
  1. Shuttle Hours: Notre Dame permit holders are reminded to follow the shuttle hours strictly.听 (Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 10:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm). The live shuttle tracker can be accessed via this link:听.
  1. Visitor Permits:
    • Weekday Permits: These are available at the听Main Gate House, with attendants available Monday-Thursday from听8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and on Fridays from听8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
    • Weekend Permits: These must be reserved in advance through a student "host" at the Main Gate House. To pick up a weekend permit, ensure that you bring your听JCU ID, your guest's听name, and their听vehicle license plate number听by听4:00 pm on Fridays. Weekend permit holders are required to park in the听Overflow Lot.
  1. Violation Enforcement: Parking violations are being added to your听Banner account. Notifications of violations will be sent via email and left on your vehicle. You can file an appeal directly through the violation notification email.

The 黑料大事 Police Department (JCUPD) is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of all persons living, working, or visiting the University. This requires considerable attention to regulating the flow of traffic and the appropriate use of parking. We have developed rules to help govern traffic and parking on University property. Adherence to these rules will facilitate the safe and efficient use of parking areas and roadways around campus.

Please read our regulations carefully. If you have questions, please email parking@jcu.edu or call the JCU Parking Office at 216-397-2277, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or call the JCU Police Department at 216-397-1234 after hours.

Effective September 2024, updates to security at the Notre Dame Lot have been made. There have been multiple cameras installed as well as a night security guard from 11:00 pm - 6:00 am.听

All visitors should enter campus through the main entrance at Fairmount Circle听and pick up a visitor's permit at the Main Gate House.