Frequently Asked Questions
Student Permits:
How can I get
my parking permit?
To order a permit, have your vehicle license plate number ready and follow these instructions:
1. visit http://www.thepermitstore.com
2. Type “Hiram” as your parking destination.
3. Select “Hiram College” from the list that follows.
4. Click “Apply” to apply for the permit.
Follow instructions on the screen.
You can download a copy of the temporary permit from the application until your
permit arrives. Your permit should arrive in 2-5 business days.
For Faculty/Staff
Faculty/Staff passes can be obtained in the Campus Safety Office
I don’t always
use the same vehicle do I need two separate permits?
Each permit is
removable for use should you change vehicles.
Please remember to update your thepermitstore.com account whenever your
switch vehicles. However, if you intend
to have two vehicles on campus at the same time, you will need to purchase a
second permit.
How much is a
pass? What type of payment does The Permit Store take?
For residents, passes are $65.95. For commuter students, it is $15.95. The Permit Store accepts major credit cards and checking accounts.
Where can I
park?
For information where to park, please follow this link to the campus parking map.
Where can I get a Temporary Pass ?
Temporary Passes are available in the Office of Campus Safety located in
Residential Education in Bates Hall. Temporary Passes are $3 and can be
purchased for a maximum of 4 times. These are not to be confused with the Guest or Visitor
Passes. These are ideal for vehicles purchased at the end of the year or only on a campus for a couple of weeks total.
Who should I
contact if I have any questions concerning parking, parking permits, or
safety?
Nick Bellas, Director of Campus Safety. Nick may be reached at (330) 569-6107, or Bellasnd@hiram.edu.
I received a ticket for parking along the street after 2 am, where can I go to pay this?
I received a ticket from Hiram College, where can I go to appeal or pay for
the citation?
Tickets can be appealed and paid for through www.scapay.com or in the Office of Campus Safety. Tickets must be paid and/or appealed within 14 calendar days; failure will result in the inability to appeal and $25 additional fine. Note: unpaid tickets will place a hold on senior transcripts and diploma. Additionally, underclassmen will not be cleared for the following semester.
Visitors
I am visiting for the day where can I park?
For information where to park, please follow this link to the campus parking map.
If you are not staying the night, you may park along the road until 2 am (Village Ordinance: no parking on streets 2 am to 6 am Sunday thru Thursday evening). If you are staying the night see next question. A guest pass is not needed unless you are on campus after 10 pm.
I am staying for the night, what do I need to do to keep my car from being ticketed?
If you arrive before 5 pm, you need to stop in the Residential & Commuter Education Office located in Bates and pick up an overnight parking pass. Overnight parking pass are free of charge to guests of the college. If you happen to arrive after 5 pm, you need to check in with the Residential Assistant that is on duty in the building you are visiting. Once again, there is no charge. To keep from getting a ticket, please consult the campus parking map and park in a designated area.