Parking Information
Note: Dates and timelines are subject to change, and students will be notified accordingly.
Parking at the Brooklyn campus of SJNY is a privilege extended to all students. To ensure transparency, please note that receiving a parking permit is not guaranteed to any student, regardless of class status, GPA, campus involvement, or other potential criteria unless otherwise communicated.
Student parking permits for the Fall 2024 semester will be assigned through a random lottery process. All students may enter the lottery by completing an online parking permit application on Engage. The application will be available starting Friday, August 30, and the link will be emailed to your student email address on that day. Paper applications will not be accepted. Each class year will have a pre-allocated number of parking permits, with priority given to upperclassmen.
Please note: Parking assignments are determined by the lottery system, and the timing of your application submission does not affect your chances as long as it is submitted by the September 8 deadline. Parking permits cost $50 and can be paid by credit or debit card only. Payment is required before picking up the permit.
Two types of parking permits are available: Full-time and Evening (after 4 p.m., no exceptions).
To complete the online application, you must provide the following information:
- License plate number, model, color, and year of your vehicle(s).
- Student ID number
- Cell phone number
Online applications will be open from Friday, August 30, to Sunday, September 8. Students must submit their application by midnight on September 8 to be included in the lottery. If you require accessibility parking, please contact us at bkstudentlife@sjny.edu to forward any necessary documentation for approval with Accessibility Services.
Lottery Process
The lottery will be drawn on Monday, September 9. Students selected in the lottery will receive an email on September 9 with instructions for payment and permit pickup. Those not selected will be waitlisted. To pick up your parking permit, you must present your SJNY ID card (physical or mobile) and proof of payment. If you do not pick up your permit by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 13, it will be released to waitlisted students through a subsequent lottery process.
Additional Parking Information
The student parking lot, located under the Hill Center (212 Vanderbilt Ave), operates on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Obtaining a parking permit does not guarantee a parking spot. To maximize available space, we use a lift system supplemented by valet parking. Attendants are present during all operating hours, including weekends and evenings. We appreciate your patience at the start of the semester.
Parking permits must be displayed from the inside rear-view mirror while entering the facility and while parked. You may be required to show your SJNY ID to enter the parking area. Please do not leave personal items in your vehicle, as the University is not responsible for any loss or damage to property in your car. Vehicles over 5 feet 8 inches in height will not be admitted due to the lift system. Improper use of permits or failure to follow directives from authorized personnel will result in the revocation of parking privileges.
During the first week of school, the student parking lot will be open to all students, regardless of parking permit status.
Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership, and Intercultural Engagement or to the Director of Campus Security.