Anyone parking a motorized vehicle on UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY or in an affiliated parking facility must register their vehicle with Parking Services by purchasing a parking permit. This is done by filing an application with Parking Services. The permit process must be completed in person at the Campus Services office located at 1440 Canal Street, Tidewater Building, Suite 803. Applicants are required to present a vehicle registration form for verification prior to the issuance of any permit. Parking permit contracts are not authorized for less than one month and monthly charges may vary depending on assigned location.

The following traffic rules and regulations have been enacted by the university for the security and safety of the Tulane community and apply to all persons who operate a motor vehicle on campus property. The parking plan is designed to provide parking spaces as conveniently as possible within the limits of available space. Parking a motor vehicle in the downtown garages is a privilege and is conditioned on compliance with these rules and regulations. 

“Campus,” “Campus area,” or University Property” includes all properties owned or controlled by Tulane University. “Motor vehicles” includes automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, moped and scooter-type vehicles.

Permits are valid from the date of issuance until canceled.

Parking contracts are assigned in several parking facilities in the downtown campus vicinity. Some facilities are owned by Tulane University while others are owned/operated by commercial firms which have negotiated with the university. If a contract is assigned to a commercial facility, the contract holder must abide by applicable university parking regulations as well as specific regulations of the facility. Failure to do so may result in the loss of parking privileges. Contract holders assigned to one facility but found parking in another will be cited for violation and fined accordingly.

The Permit Holder is responsible for all citations issued to the vehicle regardless of the vehicle operator. In addition to fines and fees levied for violations, certain offenses may be additionally directed to the department the staff member works in and, if a student, to the Office of Student Affairs for further disciplinary action. Any vehicle having two or more unpaid citations totaling $50 or more will be subject to immobilization, if the citations remain unpaid after 10 working days. Vehicles placed on the immobilization list are subject to be immobilized 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even if legally parked at the time of immobilization.

The fact that a citation is not issued at the time a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean, or imply, that the regulation or law is no longer in effect. 

Purchasing a permit when registering the vehicle, or paying current outstanding citations removes the vehicle from the immobilization list. Outstanding citations are required to be paid in full prior to removal of an immobilization device and removal of a vehicle from the immobilization list. Subsequent multiple violations will again make the vehicle eligible to be immobilized.

Unauthorized removal, tampering with, or damaging an immobilization device will result in fines and a fee appropriate to the amount of damage caused to the device. 

The university is not responsible for theft or vandalism and encourages owners/operators to lock their vehicles at all times while parked in garages. Contract holders are urged to exercise caution when walking to or from vehicles, and to report any suspicious activity immediately. Upon request, Tulane University Police Department will provide an officer to escort contract holders to their vehicles after regular working hours.

Any motor vehicle that has remained on university property five days or more without a valid parking permit is considered abandoned. Tulane University Police Department’s Unauthorized/Abandoned Vehicle Policy will be followed when removing abandoned vehicles. Vehicles parked on university property but found to hinder the performance/function of the university may be towed at the owner’s expense. In addition, vehicles which remain immobilized after 48 hours may be relocated at the owner’s expense.

Purchasing a monthly parking contract does not entitle anyone to store a vehicle in any downtown garage for any reason. Parking Services has the authority to remove a vehicle at the owner’s expense. Contracts are intended for daily use by employees and students on the downtown Campus.

This policy may be changed for weather related events by an email sent to all contract holders at that time outlining instructions. 

Monthly Contracts

A single parking permit will be issued to an individual according to his/her job classification or status as a student. Use of the permit is restricted to the registered individual.

All persons requesting a parking permit must present the appropriate documentation at the time of registration.

• Faculty, Staff: validation online using a Splash Card ID #
• Students: valid Tulane Splash Card

Parking permits may be purchased in the Campus Services office located at 1440 Canal Street, Tidewater Building, Suite 803. Applicants are required to present a vehicle registration form for verification prior to the issuance of any permit. Parking permits (contracts) are not authorized for less than one month and monthly charges may vary depending on assigned location. Questions regarding interpretation or clarification of the parking rules should be directed to the Campus Services office as well. 

A parking permit will be assigned to each vehicle authorized to use a designated parking facility. These permits must be affixed and displayed on the lower driver’s side of the rear windshield. Persons holding a contract, but not displaying the permit as indicated will be cited for violation of regulations and fined accordingly. Commercial facilities may require the display of an additional I.D. tag issued by them.

Duplicate parking permits or temporary permits may be issued to persons who own more than one vehicle provided it is understood that only one vehicle may be present on UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY or affiliated facility at any one time. Violation of this regulation will result in the assessment of a fine and possible cancellation of the contract.

Payment method varies depending on type of Tulane University appointment. When the payment method is to Parking Services by cash, payment is due by the first working day of the month. No invoice will be provided by Tulane. If payment is not received by the last day of the previous month, a delinquent fee will be charged. The access card will be deactivated until full payment is received.

Contract holders will continue to be responsible for parking charges until such time as a cancellation notice is filed with Parking Services and access cards are returned, if applicable. This also pertains to a scenario involving separation with the university. Contracts will not be canceled retroactively. In the event Parking Services cancels a contract for nonpayment, prorated charges will be transferred to the individual’s account with the university, if applicable. If reinstatement of contract is later requested, no priority consideration will be granted by Parking Services.

Uptown Campus Parking

When visiting the Uptown Campus on university business, your Parking Services identification tag may be honored for parking in certain areas, depending on permit classification and type of contract. Restrictions apply. For details on where you can park on the Uptown Campus, call the Campus Services office at 504-865-5441. It is a violation of regulations for the spouse or children of a contract holder to park on the Uptown Campus through the use of duplicate or temporary I.D. tags issued by Parking Services. These persons should purchase an identification tag from the uptown Campus Services office or online at https://parking.tulane.edu.

Ride Share Program 

Faculty and Staff members with a valid downtown parking contract in a Tulane-owned garage who would like to participate in a Ride Share Program with another faculty or staff member may submit a request to Parking Services. Only one additional driver may be added to a parking contract. The primary contract holder must complete and submit the Downtown Parking Ride Share Form. Parking Services will review the request and email the primary contract holder with their decision. All vehicles must be appropriately registered. A parking decal will be provided for vehicles added due to Ride Share. It is understood that only one vehicle affiliated with the parking contract may be present on any of Tulane’s campuses at one time. Violation of this regulation will result in the assessment of a fine and possible cancellation of the contract. Only one garage access card will be issued to the primary contract holder. Please note that Tulane Parking Services will not split parking contract payments between ride share participants.

Garage Access Cards

For Tulane owned garages, the contract holders Splash Card is activated for the garage the contract is for. For 3rd party garages, access cards are issued. Card access to the garage does not replace the need for displaying a parking permit. Persons having access to a garage with their Splash Card but not displaying the affixed parking permit on the lower driver’s side of the rear windshield will be cited for violation of Parking Regulations and fined accordingly.

Splash Card and garage access cards are not transferrable.

Third party garage access cards should not be subjected to heat or sunlight and should be placed in wallets if carried in back pocket of trousers. It is suggested that cards be placed in the glove compartment of the vehicle. Damaged third-party garage access cards and Splash Cards and those reported lost or stolen will be replaced for a charge. The reported lost or stolen access card will be deactivated immediately.

Third-party garage access cards must be returned to the Campus Services office upon resignation or departure from the university. A cancellation notice must be completed for all garages, to avoid continued charges. Contract holders who choose to cancel while away temporarily (illness, vacations, leave of absence) cannot be guaranteed an immediate contract or the same garage upon return. Contract charges will continue until the online cancellation form is completed or written cancellation is filed. If a cancellation is filed and reinstatement is requested later, Parking Services will not grant priority consideration to such request. 

Those contract holders parking in a Tulane-owned garage must use their Splash Card to enter and/or exit the garage. Use of the intercom system to enter and/or exit the garage is meant to be used only if your Splash Card is lost or not working and needs to be replaced or the rare occasion when an employee may forget to bring their Splash Card. Lost or damaged Splash Cards must be replaced immediately. A $30 replacement fee will be assessed at the time you receive a new Splash Card. Continued use of the intercom system to enter and/or exit the garage, may result in suspension, and possible termination, of parking privileges.

Splash cards and third-party garage access cards will not operate entrance or exit mechanisms for the following reasons:

1. The card may be defective or damaged.
2. The card has been deactivated by Parking Services. Examples are nonpayment, cards reported as lost or stolen, or outstanding parking violations.
3. The card has already been used to gain entrance. Meaning, if a vehicle in front of you experiences difficulty gaining entrance, do not provide your card to allow entrance. If you do, your card will not properly activate the gate mechanism and you will not be able to gain entrance to the garage. Doing so may lead to the loss of parking privileges.
4. When an access card malfunctions, and no attendant is present, request assistance from Campus Services or security by use of intercoms installed adjacent to card readers. Under no circumstances should the gate mechanism be damaged such as driving through the area while the gate is in the down position. Doing so will result in the contract holder paying for all damages and possible loss of parking privileges.