Parking Policy

Parking Regulations

Vehicle Registration and Identification

Each student, faculty and staff member must register their vehicle and obtain appropriate identification for parking and operating a vehicle at any time on the Kettering University campus. Any changes in vehicle and/or license number are to be promptly reported to Campus Safety locate in the Great Court of the Campus Center.

A color-coded hang tag is issued for each individual. All hang tags must be displayed on the rear-view mirror while the vehicle is parked on Kettering University property. It is the responsibility of the vehicle driver to remove the hang tag before driving.

Motorcycles will be registered and identified by their regular license numbers.

Transfer of a hang tag from one person to another is prohibited. When a vehicle is disposed of, the hang tag must be removed. The person issued the hang tag is responsible for any fines or penalties incurred by use of the permit on campus.

Parking Area Allocations

Lot 1
Upper lot behind Academic Building, Student and Employees.

Lot 2
Lower lot behind Academic Building, Employees Only.

Lot 3
Lot to the south of Thompson Hall and Rec. Center, Students, Employees and Visitors.

Lot 4
Corner of Bluff and Cadillac Streets, closed. No security patrol. Open as parking needs dictate. Contact Campus Safety if needed for special event parking.

CC Front
East of Campus Center, visitors only up to two hours registered at the Campus Safety Desk.

Fleet
South of Campus Center, Fleet vehicles only.

Insurance and Licensing

All persons driving in Michigan must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registrations, and proof of insurance. All persons parking on Kettering University property are expected to have sufficient insurance to cover any damages and/or theft to their vehicle or loss of property contained within their vehicle. Kettering University is not financially responsible for theft or damage to vehicles parked or operated on Kettering University property.

Overnight Parking

Over night parking for non-resident students is in Lot #3. Employees using Kettering University fleet vehicles for company business should park their personal vehicles in Lot #3 for the duration of their trip.

Visitor Parking

The parking spaces in front (east side) of the Campus Center are for short-term visitor parking only. The time limit is two hours.  Visitor parking for more than two hours is located in Lot #3. All visitors must check in and out at the Campus Safety Desk located in the northeast corner of the Great Court (second floor in the Campus Center).

Visitors may park in the south side of Lot #1 or in Lot #2 if visiting a member of the faculty or staff. The faculty or staff member being visited must phone the Safety Desk (762-9501) as soon as the visitor arrives on campus. The visitor’s name, license number, vehicle description, and length of stay should be reported.

Residence Hall Visitors

It is the responsibility of the student being visited to promptly notify Campus Safety of any visitor’s vehicle on campus. This can be done by registering the vehicle at the Safety Desk in the Great Court for two hours or all day visitors, or by calling the license plate of the vehicle into the Safety desk if it is parked in Lot #3.

Off-Section Student Parking

Students who are off-section are not allowed to leave vehicles on the campus during the work section. Abandoned. Vehicles will be impounded at the student’s expense. When visiting Kettering University, off-section students may park in areas designated for student parking. Off-section students may park in front of the Campus Center for two hours or less if they register at the Safety Desk.

Roadway Parking

Parking is not permitted on roadways except under supervision of Campus Safety or during unusual conditions as declared by the administration. The “No Parking” areas in front of buildings are fire lanes as required by law. Vehicles parked in roadways may be ticketed and/or towed.

Mechanical Problems

Any vehicle parked illegally or overnight due to the mechanical problems must be reported immediately to Campus Safety. Failure to follow this procedure will result in issuance of a ticket and/or owing of the vehicle.

Auto Fluid Disposal

All fluids generated by vehicle maintenance must be properly containerized, labeled, and transported off campus for proper disposal (not dumped on the ground or in a dumpster). Used oil may be properly disposed without charge at any of the Flint locations of Murray’s Discount Auto Stores: 3483 W. Pierson Road (east of I-75) or 3316 S. Dort Highway (between Atherton and Lippincott).