Parking Enforcement
The enforcement of the parking rules and regulations at Augusta University is conducted in the interest of the University and community to provide reasonable access to the parking lots and decks across our campuses.
Hours of Enforcement
The parking rules and regulations are in effect continuously throughout the calendar year, including holidays and vacations. All "No Parking" zones and restricted spaces are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Regulations pertaining to reserved lot/space restrictions are in effect from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Regulations
For all student, faculty and university staff vehicles, your license plate will serve as your permit. University permits are valid for spaces on the Forest Hills, Summerville, Health Sciences and Riverfront campus lots. No hang tags or notes are accepted as valid parking passes.
Reserved Spaces
Unless otherwise indicated on a sign, reserved spaces are in effect Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Other parking patrons may park in reserved spaces after 4:30 p.m.
Contact Us
Parking & Transportation
Summerville Campus
The Roar Store
Monday-Friday: 7am -4pm
Towing & Booting
Towing
Towing for violation of reserved spaces and impeding traffic is enforced. Towing is handled by Chancey's Wrecker Service. Please contact Chancey's Wrecker Service if your vehicle is towed: 706-796-1642. All towing charges are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. All citations must be paid before the vehicle will be released. Tickets may be paid online at the Parking Management Portal.
Immobilization (Booting)
Vehicles are eligible for booting when the vehicle owner has three or more unpaid citations or $100 or more in total outstanding citations. Vehicles with these conditions may be booted at any time. All citations must be paid before the boot is released. Tickets may be paid online at the Parking Management Portal
Citation Appeals
If you feel your citation was issued in error, follow the directions on your ticket to file an appeal. This can be accomplished by visiting the parking portal. If you are an AU student or employee, please make sure to log in with your AU login credentials.
The following appeals will likely be denied:
- I couldn't find a legal parking space
- I was unaware of policies and regulations
- I didn't see posted signs or restrictions
- I couldn't find a convenient parking space
- I had my flashers on
- I don't have the ability to pay the fine
- I was running late
- I was just dropping off or sitting for a short time
- I was sick and had a medical emergency
- The weather was bad
- Someone said I could park here
- I won't ever do it again
- No citation was left on my vehicle
- This is my first offense; please forgive
- I thought I had an active permit
Accessible (Disability) Spaces
A state issued disability license plate, permanent disability placard, or temporary
disability placard must be displayed when parking in Accessible (disability) spaces.
Faculty, staff and students must also have an active parking permit. Georgia law requires that placards be fully visible, hung from the rearview mirror or placed
in the driver's side dashboard, and be unexpired.
Valid Accessible (Disability) plates, placards, or permits issued by the State of Georgia or other states will be honored.
Procedures for obtaining a Disabled Person's Parking Affidavit for the State of Georgia:
- Obtain a Disabled Person’s Parking Affidavit (Form MV-9D) that includes medical certification by one of the following professionals: A licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropractor, or optometrist.
- Submit your application in person to your county tag office or contact them to ask about applying by mail.
- Faculty, Staff & Students may use any disability parking space on campus as long as your vehicle license is actively registered in the university Parking Portal.
- Faculty, Staff, and Students must register the placard number with the Parking & Transportation office.
Visiting as a Patient or With a Patient
An employee or student with a doctor's appointment or who is visiting a patient, should park in the closest employee parking area.
Appointment Location & Recommended Parking Area
- If your appointment is in the Dental College of Georgia, your recommended parking area is the Health Sciences Parking Deck – 1505 Wrightsboro Rd.
- If your appointment is in the College of Nursing Clinic, your recommended parking area is Parking Lot 14 – Laney Walker Blvd.
- If your appointment is at a WellStar MCG hospital clinic, you should park in designed lots on Harper Street.