Student Parking FAQ

Owner

Facilities

Audience

Emily Carr students

Last updated

2026-08-24

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Staff & Faculty Parking FAQ

Question 01

Park only in the ECU designated parking areas on level P2. Vehicles parked outside this area may be ticketed. Your parking access is registered to your licence plate — there is no pass or hang tag to display, and no reserved spot. All ECU parking is first come, first served. Do not park in the visitor parking spaces 205–216; these are reserved for visitors and guests only.

Question 02

You can park in any unreserved parking spot on level P1. If you are paying for daily or hourly parking, do not park in the spots on level P2 that have signs that say “Reserved for Emily Carr”. These reserved spots are for community members that pay for term parking.

Question 03

No. You must park in an unreserved parking spot on level P1.

Question 04

Parking fees can be paid through the payment terminal located in the parking lot or on the app.

Question 05

Submit a Student Parking request through the Service Desk. You must be a currently enrolled Emily Carr student. Have the following ready when you submit:

• Your student number and Emily Carr email address
• Your vehicle make, model, colour, and licence plate

Parking is limited and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Submitting a request does not guarantee that access will be available — if parking is sold out, Facilities will let you know by email. Please expect a response within approximately 4 business days.

Question 06

Student parking is sold by the term and must be paid in full. Parking is not offered on a monthly basis, and partial terms are not pro-rated. The term rate is charged in full once your request is accepted — it is not divided by the number of months you park.

The current student rate is $462.48 per term. Your acceptance email will confirm the exact amount and the term it covers.

Question 07

Once your request is accepted, the term parking charge is added to your student account. You can pay using any of the following options:

• Online bill payment — from a Canadian bank, add Emily Carr University as a payee and use your student ID number as the account number.
• In person — at the payment window outside Financial Services, 2nd floor across from the East Sculpture Gallery. Open Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:15pm. Debit, Visa, MasterCard, or cheque.
• By phone — call 604-629-4515, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:15pm. Visa or MasterCard only.

Payment questions are handled by Financial Services — email cashier@ecuad.ca. For questions about the parking request itself, reply to your parking ticket email.

Question 08

Student parking requests open on the date announced for each term. Requests for the Fall 2026 term open on September 2, 2026. If you already have parking access, you do not need to wait for that date — Facilities will email you a renewal notice before your current term ends.

Question 09

Submit a renewal through the same Student Parking request form. The term rate is charged again for each new term. Facilities will also email you a renewal notice before your current term ends — follow the instructions in that email to confirm whether you plan to renew. If you do not respond, your parking access will be cancelled and you will need to reapply. Parking is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.

Question 10

If you cancel partway through a term, the remaining portion of the term is not refunded. After your parking is cancelled or your term ends, vehicles parked without valid authorization may be ticketed or towed.

Question 11

Parking access is registered to your licence plate and cannot be shared, lent, or transferred to another person. Occasional drivers should pay for daily or hourly parking and park in an unreserved spot on level P1.

Question 12

Submit a Student Parking request with your new vehicle details. Double-check your licence plate — enforcement matches your plate exactly, and a single wrong character can result in a ticket.

Question 13

Only the vehicle registered to your parking is authorized. If you are driving a different vehicle — even temporarily — submit a Student Parking request first so we can register it with the parking management company. Plate changes can take a short time to take effect in their system.

Question 14

If you were ticketed while you were authorized to park, do not pay it. Submit a Student Parking request with the ticket number, the ticket date, and the location where you parked, and Facilities will request the cancellation with the parking company on your behalf.

If you were not authorized to park, instructions for paying the ticket are printed on the ticket itself.

Question 15

No. All of the “Reserved for Emily Carr” parking spots on level P2 are first come, first served, with the exception of the spots reserved for visitors. There are no assigned parking spots — your access is registered to your licence plate, not to a stall.

Question 16

Yes. Visitor parking spaces 205–216 on level P2 are reserved for visitors and guests. If you need to arrange parking for a guest, submit a Request Service and Facilities will coordinate the arrangement.

Question 17

Temporary parking at the loading dock must be pre-approved by Facilities. Even if you are parking for a short time you must confirm with Shipping or Facilities prior to parking to prevent being towed.

Question 18

Occasional overnight parking is allowed in the parking lot, but you cannot leave your vehicle for several days while you are away.

Question 19

The parking lot is not meant for vehicle storage. If you anticipate needing to leave your vehicle for more than 24 hours, please contact Facilities by submitting a Request Service.

Question 20

To be confirmed.

Question 21

You will not be locked in the garage. The gate will open as you drive towards it, so you can always exit the parking lot.

Question 22

Accessible parking spots are located on level P1 near the entry ramp. These spots are not part of the Emily Carr reserved allocation and are subject to daily or hourly fees. If you have student parking access and need to use an accessible stall, contact Facilities by submitting a Request Service so your arrangement can be noted.