How do I register a vehicle?
You can register your vehicle at Campus Safety during regular business hours or by
visiting the registration page. Click on Start Here and follow directions to create an account and register a vehicle. Enter your ID number without the leading 0.
Things you will need to register your vehicle:
- Vehicle make
- Vehicle model
- Vehicle color
- Vehicle license plate number
- Your local area address—not your out-of-state home address
- Your email address—it is recommended that you use your university email address
How much does it cost to register a vehicle?
Vehicle registration cost is set by the University. Current vehicle registration costs
are $45 per semester (fall and winter) undergraduate students and $15 per semester
(fall and winter) for graduate students. Faculty, staff, and volunteers receive parking
permits at no cost as part of their employment and work-related assigned responsibilities.
What if I have multiple vehicles I need to register?
If you are registering more than one vehicle, you will need to exit the program
after registering each vehicle, and then re-enter the program again to register another
vehicle. If you experience problems with registering, please contact the Campus Safety
office during regular business hours.
How do I pay for a ticket?
To pay for a parking ticket, go to Vehicle Registration and click the View, Pay, or Appeal Tickets option. You will need to enter the ticket
number and the license plate number of the vehicle ticketed. Follow the instructions
listed for payment options. If you need assistance in obtaining the ticket number,
please contact Campus Safety during regular business hours to request a ticket number
search.
How do I appeal a ticket?
An appeal to a ticket may be submitted prior to the ticket due date. No appeals are
accepted past the ticket due date. To appeal a ticket, go to Vehicle Registration and click the View, Pay, or Appeal Tickets option. You will need to enter the ticket
number and the license plate number of the vehicle ticketed. Follow the instructions
listed for appeal options. If you need assistance in obtaining the ticket number,
please contact Campus Safety during regular business hours to request a ticket number
search.
How does Traffic Appeals work?
Traffic Appeals Committee is made up of two faculty and/or staff members, two Student
Association student senators, and one Campus Safety staff member. The committee reads,
discusses, and reviews appeals submitted online. The appeal decision is a majority
vote of committee members present and is considered to be final. All decisions will
be sent to the person's provided email address.
How do I obtain a parking exception?
Parking Exception Request Forms are available at the Campus Safety office and may
be picked up during regular business hours. Parking exceptions are granted based on
need and not convenience. Each submitted form is reviewed, and a decision is based
on the merits of the request. Note: this does not set precedence for future decisions.
How do I report a problem?
Campus Safety is staffed 24/7 and can be contacted by calling 423.236.2100 or by coming
to the Campus Safety office located in the Campus Safety Building at 5061 Colcord
Drive. Contact us for crime reporting or information requests. Campus Safety provides
many security and safety services and can assist in getting you in contact with the
right university person or office to answer your questions.
Some things to call about are (but not limited to):
- vehicle accident
- medical incident or emergency
- missing items
- vandalism
- threats
- prank phone calls
- any suspicious activity, person, or vehicle
- safety issues
How do I get access for areas that I need to enter?
Access is a privilege granted individually based on need and not on position or association
and is controlled to protect both people and property. Residence halls provide access
to student housing buildings, and Plant Services provides access to academic and support
buildings and properties. Building coordinators, school deans, and departmental directors
authorize access for both employees and students.
When is the campus curfew?
- Campus is open until 12 a.m., at which time you should be in your residence hall
or off campus.
- The Student Park and Biology Trails close at sundown.
If you are in another part of campus after midnight, you may be asked to leave. Campus
opens each day at 5 a.m.
Can I in-line skate and skateboard?
In-line skating, roller skating, skateboarding, and longboarding are allowed on sidewalks
only but are not allowed in parking lots or on drives and roadways. A helmet, elbow
pads, wrist guards, and kneepads should be worn whenever engaged in these types of
activities. If you are not wearing safety equipment, Campus Safety may stop you.
What do I do if there is bad weather?
Southern has several ways to notify students when classes are canceled or delayed.
See the Severe Weather page for the current methods.
What do I do if the tornado siren sounds?
If you hear the tornado siren, find shelter immediately. The best places are areas
with no windows and with strong structural support, such as under a staircase. See
the Severe Weather page for additional information.
If you have further questions, please contact Campus Safety.
