Staff Parking
Upon hiring, a new employee will receive a parking assignment from the Police Department. Before the assignment can be made, the employee must complete the following paperwork:
- Parking Card Request Form
- Parking Payment Authorization Form
Once a background check has been completed and the appropriate forms have been received by the Police Department, a parking assignment will be determined by availability in the ramps.
It is the employee’s responsibility to obtain a Raider Card from the Student Life Office. This card will act as both staff ID and parking card. A hanging tag, for the vehicles rearview mirror, will be handed out in the Police Department along with an explanation of the parking assignment.
Student Parking
Visit the Student Life Office.
Replacement Parking Card
Students and Staff may visit Student Life to request a new Raider ID card/Parking Card.
Guest Parking Vouchers
Parking vouchers can be purchased by GRCC departments or organizations. Departments and organizations are encouraged to order in advance for semester-long use. The vouchers are prepaid, valid for one full day, and are nonrefundable/nontransferable. Expired vouchers will not be exchanged.
Complete and submit the Parking Pass Request Form either by fax (616) 234-4962, email karencoen@grcc.edu, in person or interoffice mail. Please allow up to two (2) days for processing.
Vouchers are redeemable at student parking ramps. Upon entry, guests must pull a parking ticket; when exiting, insert the ticket followed by the voucher. Please note the voucher does not guarantee a parking space.
Event Parking Vouchers
Event parking vouchers can be requested by a GRCC department, GRCC organization, or an organization which is using GRCC facilities at a discounted parking rate. The vouchers are nonrefundable/nontransferable.
For event parking, complete the Parking Pass Request Form and submit either by fax (616) 234-4962, email karencoen@grcc.edu or in person. Please allow 15 business days for processing. Reasonable requests within this time frame will be considered.
Approval will require that space reservations have been confirmed, and if necessary GRCC Police and Facilities coverage has been arranged.
GRCC Parking Rates
| Rate | Definition | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Student Rate | Beginning fall 2020, you can enter and exit the GRCC student parking lots multiple times each day while only being charged once for parking. You must swipe your RaiderCard when entering and exiting the ramp for this feature to work. You will be charged $3.50 when you exit the first time and will be able to enter and exit the rest of the day for free. You must use your RaiderCard for all entries and exits. | $3.50 per day |
| Event Rate(s) | Public rate for individuals who are attending an event/activity that is sponsored by GRCC, or being held in a facility owned/operated by GRCC. Sponsor or customer pays fee. | $3.50 or $6.00 depending on length of event |
| Public Rate | The competitive market rate any member of the public should expect to pay if using a GRCC ramp. Customer pays fee. | First 30 Minutes free $2.00/half hour $12.00/daily max Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend max = $6.00 |
| GRCC Discount Rate | A discounted rate for approved college sponsored activities. Department pays fee, complimentary to customer. Approval required. Examples:
| $2.00 per pass |
Parking Violations
Parking tickets may be paid at the Parking Violations Bureau at the City Treasurer’s Office, 300 Monroe Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. If there are questions regarding the citation you may contact the City Treasurer at (616) 456-3020. Their office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Vehicle Impound
The GRCC Police Department does not have a policy regarding vehicle impounds. However, the Grand Rapids Police Department has the authority to impound vehicles parked on the city streets for a number of reasons.
If you return to your vehicle and find it to be missing, contact the Grand Rapids Police Department at (616) 456-3403, to determine if it was impounded. You will be asked for the make and model of your vehicle, the license plate number, and where the vehicle was parked.
If your vehicle was impounded, the Grand Rapids Police Department will advise you of the necessary steps needed to take in order to retrieve your vehicle.