Parking on the University of Texas - Pan American campus is by permit only. Visitors, or individuals not enrolled or employed by the university must also display a visitor parking permit while utilizing university parking spaces. For convenience during brief visits, metered parking is available adjacent to some facilities.
Temporary visitor permits may be obtained at the Information Booth, Parking Services Office or Payments & Collections Office.
If a citation for “no permit display” violation is received, the first one may be dismissed if visitor advises the Parking Services Office of their visitor status within 10 calendar days of citation issuance. No subsequent citations will be dismissed.
While the university welcomes visitors, visitors are expected to comply with university parking and traffic regulations and are responsible for citations issued for incorrect or improper parking. Below you will find the proper procedures to take when requesting parking for your guests.
Any department who would like to request parking permits for visitors may do so by submitting an email to parking@utpa.edu with the following information:
Requestor Name:
Event Coordinator:
Name of Guest(s):
Department Name:
Event Date:
Event Location:
Event start time:
Event end time:
Number of visitor permits requesting:
DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS
If a department would like to reserve parking spaces for special events, they may do so by submitting a Request for Police Services Form no later than 5 days prior to the event.
Only spaces in the following parking lots may be reserved:
Lot A 53 spaces available.
Lot B 10 spaces available.
Lot C 6 spaces available.
Lot E 4 spaces available.
Lot F 4 spaces available
Lot P 10 spaces available
The University Police Department will barricade parking areas such as Lot A on the day of the scheduled event. However, it will be the responsibility of the department scheduling the event to provide a person to monitor the lot entrance. If a Police Department employee is requested, there will be a minimum police charge of 3 hours to pay for the officer working the event. If lot A is requested, all events starting after 9 AM that are held for longer than three (3) hours will be charged a fee of $90.00 if more than 10 spaces are requested. The fee includes PD personnel to monitor the parking lot and vehicles entering/exiting the lot.
Due to numerous counts of events that are held on campus daily, we ask that you submit your request as far in advance as possible and will be granted upon the availability of parking. Requests that require special arrangements, please contact Melissa Sandoval at 381-2739.