Parking FAQ

Owner

Facilities

Audience

Faculty, staff & students

Last updated

2026-06-05

Question 01

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 monthly or term parking.

Question 02

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

Question 03

You can purchase monthly or term parking by filling out a Request Service. Staff and Faculty pay for parking through monthly payroll deductions.

Temporary staff and sessional instructors can purchase monthly or term parking by filling out a Request Service and then paying in advance at the Cashier/Student Payments Office, located at Financial Services by the East Sculpture Gallery Level 2 on the east side of the building. Students can pay for term parking after completing a Request Service and receiving an email that parking is available.

Question 04

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

Question 05

There is no free parking available.

Question 06

We are not able to lend out parking passes. Occasional drivers should pay for daily or hourly parking and park in an unregistered spot on level P1.

Question 07

Complete a Request Service.

Question 08

Let us know you are driving a different vehicle by completing a Request Service so we can register your vehicle with the parking lot management.

Question 09

Instructions for paying your parking ticket will be printed on the parking ticket. If you believe you were ticketed in error please complete a Request Service and include the ticket number and the location where you parked.

Question 10

There are some guest visitor parking spots available on level P2. These spots are managed by the President’s office. If you would like to reserve a visitor parking spot for a guest, please complete a Request Service.

Question 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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 filling out a Request Service.

Question 14

Yes, you can ask payroll to suspend your monthly payroll deductions if you are away for a month or more.

Question 15

All of the “Reserved for Emily Carr” parking spots on level P2 are first come, first served, with the exception of the parking spots reserved for visitors. There are no assigned parking spots.

Question 16

To be confirmed.

Question 17

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 18

If you have to arrive in the parking lot late in the evening after the gate is closed you can request a fob from Facilities that will open the parking gate. The fob reader is located halfway down the ramp on the left side.

Question 19

Student parking for the current term is available to purchase on the website starting on the first day of classes. Parking payments for upcoming terms may not be made in advance.

Question 20

Accessible parking spots are located on level P1 near the entry ramp. These spots are not reserved for Emily Carr and are subject to daily or hourly fees.

Question 21

Contact Facilities by filling out a Request Service well in advance of your event to discuss the possibility of offering free parking.