Zone 1 Parking
Permit required 24/7 in Zone 1.
St. Ambrose offers a variety of parking and transportation options for students. From recommended bus routes, bike, and permit options
At St. 麻豆传媒集团, our zone parking system empowers students to choose permits suiting their needs & budgets. Permit sales align with class years, and vehicle registration is mandatory.
Permit required 24/7 in Zone 1.
Cost: $130/year; $65/semester
Who can park here: Students only with a Zone 1 permit.
Location: Adjacent to most academic and residential buildings in the areas bounded by Locust, Gaines, Lombard, and Harrison Streets respectively.
Students living in university-owned houses who park behind/adjacent to the house must display a current Zone 1 or 2 parking permit. Students with a Zone 1 parking permit may purchase a CHSE parking permit for an additional $85.00 per semester.
Permit required in Zone 2 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $70/year; $35/semester
Who can park here: Anyone with a Zone 2 permit
Location: West of Gaines Street and between McCarthy Hall and the Wellness and Recreation Center. See Campus Map for Parking Zones
Students living in university-owned houses who park behind/adjacent to the house must display a current Zone 1 or 2 parking permit.
Permit required Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Free - off campus (4 blocks north)
Who can park here: Students only
Parking in this lot works best for students using their vehicles occasionally, not daily.
Location: On the St. Vincent Athletics Complex, about four blocks north of campus. On-demand transportation to and from Zone 3 is free via Campus Security.
Permit required in CHSE and Zone 2 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $85.00 per semester
Parking: This permit allows you to park in a designated CHSE student lot and Zone 2 lots.
Location: Parking spaces are available at the Center of Health Science Education (CHSE). Students with a Zone 1 parking permit may purchase a CHSE parking permit for an additional $85.00 per semester.
Cost: $35.00 per semester.
Parking: Kia/Hyundai is a secure lot with Beecard access and exit gates.
To avoid parking on campus altogether, ride the bus! Your student ID card is your FREE bus pass on any city bus. Information on times and routes are available on the City of Davenport Citibus Transit website.
Your bike must be registered with the city in accordance with all rules and regulations. Bicycles do not have to be registered with Security. When parking your bicycle, don't hinder the flow of pedestrian traffic within a parking lot or sidewalk. Do not lock or park bicycles at utility poles, trees, bollards, railings, signposts, or fences. Bicycles may not be stored in building hallways. The university assumes no liability for any lost, stolen, or damaged bicycle locked to a campus bike rack.
Essential details for SAU parking: Visitor parking locations, towing policies, disabled parking guidelines, and citation enforcement. Ensure you comply with university parking regulations to avoid penalties.
Visitor parking is available in the lots east of Cosgrove Hall and designated spaces at the Rogalski Center. If these areas are full or you are planning an extended visit, contact the Security Office.
Temporary permits are available in the SAU Security Office, Rogalski Center, 2nd floor
Current students, faculty, and staff may not park in Visitor Lots, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. – no exceptions.
Ticket appeals are generated electronically by following the instructions at: sau.thepermitstore.com. you cannot appeal a ticket until 1 business day has passed and tickets must be appealed within 7 days of the date of issue. Tickets older than 7 days may not be granted an appeal.
If your vehicle breaks down or will not start, call Security and ask for assistance. If the vehicle is not operable then the security officer will place an orange disabled sticker on your windshield. This will help prevent tickets. All disabled vehicles should be moved within 24 hours unless special arrangements have been made through the Security Office. The operator is responsible for any tickets received for vehicles without a disabled sticker.
Immediately contact SAU Security and the Davenport Police Department. Do not move the vehicle before contacting both agencies.
For the purposes of university parking policy: motorcycles, motorized scooters, and mopeds are categorized and referred to as motorcycles.
Students, faculty and/or staff desiring on-campus parking for a motorcycle are required to have a parking permit. Motorcycles are required to park in designated lots and locations that will not interfere with the flow of traffic or pedestrians walking through campus.
Motorcycles may not park in any other areas, including the university's fire lanes, disabled spaces, loading zones, construction areas, disabled access aisles, driveways, lawns, sidewalks, or bicycle racks. Motorcycles are subject to towing in accordance with the Towing Policy above.
To register for a permit you will need to have the following: an active email address; your student ID number; vehicle make, model and color information; and, license plate information. Permits are sold online at: . Online registration is available 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Students parking on campus must select the permit that appropriately reflects their choice of zone. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that all vehicle information is kept up to date and accurate. Temporary permits are available in the Security Operations Center in the Rogalski Center, and long term permits are only available online.
All St. Ambrose students are expected to use campus parking lots. Parking for students is available in lots designated Zone 1, Zone 2 or Zone 3 with the appropriate valid permit. A permit does not guarantee that space will be available adjacent to their resident hall, but instead gives the owner the right to park if space is available.
At SAU, the Fighting Bees are encouraged to explore every opportunity to grow and learn, finally becoming the person they are meant to be.