Parking & Transportation

Navigating Campus With Ease

Getting around campus is simple and convenient at Florida Poly.

Whether you’re parking, using campus shuttles, or visiting for the day, we have options to fit your needs. Use the maps below to find parking lots, shuttle stops, and key campus locations:

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Students

Parking Info

Florida Poly provides several permit options and parking lot access. You can choose what works best for your schedule and budget.

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Where Students Can Park:

Students with Resident/Commuter Permit – may park in designated spaces in Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
Students with an Economy Permit – may park in Lots 8 and 10.

To avoid a citation, do not park in spaces marked for Visitors, Faculty/Staff, Reserved, or Handicapped (unless authorized).

Student Permits

Florida Poly’s parking system features a fully online experience for purchasing permits and managing citations. No physical hang tags or decals are needed—your license plate is your permit.

Need to update your vehicle info?
If you get a new car or license plate, be sure to update your vehicle details through the Parking Portal to stay compliant with campus parking regulations.

Student Permit Options

Permit Type

Semester Price

Annual Price

Resident Permit

$60

$115

Commuter Permit

$60

$115

Economy Permit

$50

$85

Reserved Permit

To check availability, call 863-874-8432

$200

$500

Shuttle Services

Florida Poly offers convenient on-campus shuttle service during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session.

For accommodations, email auxserv@floridapoly.edu by 12:00 p.m. for weekday routes and Friday at 12:00 p.m. for weekend routes.

Campus Cruiser (on campus)

The Campus Cruiser offers stops every 15 minutes to help students and guests get around campus. The shuttle operates Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Phoenix Shuttle (off campus)

Mondays, 3:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.

Transportation to and from the Walmart Supercenter (2120 US-92 W, Auburndale) providing accessibility to Walmart Pharmacy and Vision Center, MidFlorida Credit Union, Queen Nails, Amscot, The Pantry Modern Diner, Subway, Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs and GameStop.

Wellness Center
Arrival – 3:00 p.m. / 4:10 p.m. / 5:20 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. / 7:40 p.m.
Departure – 3:15 p.m. / 4:25 p.m. / 5:35 p.m. / 6:45 p.m.

Walmart
Arrival – 3:35 p.m. / 4:45 p.m. / 5:55 p.m. / 7:05 p.m.
Departure – 3:50 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. / 6:10 p.m. / 7:20 p.m.

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Transportation to and from Publix (775 Hwy 559, Auburndale), providing accessibility to Publix, Ann’s Spa and Nails Lounge, Huey Magoos, Wakame Hibachi-Sushi, The UPS Store, Pizza-Hut, and Score Nutrition.

Wellness Center
Arrival – 3:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.
Departure – 3:15 p.m. / 4:15 p.m. / 5:15 p.m. / 6:15 p.m.

Publix
Arrival – 3:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Departure – 3:45 p.m. / 4:45 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 6:45 p.m.

First Fridays, 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Dates: 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5
Transportation to and from the Downtown Lakeland (E Main St, Lakeland) area providing accessibility to restaurants, shops, and entertainment options.

Wellness Center
Arrival – 3:30 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.
Departure – 3:45 p.m. / 5:15 p.m. / 6:45 p.m. / 8:15 p.m.

Downtown Lakeland
Arrival – 4:15 p.m. / 5:45 p.m. / 7:15 p.m. / 8:45 p.m.
Departure – 4:30 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.

Visitors

Welcome to Florida Poly! Visitors may park in designated spaces in Lots 5 and 8. Look for visitor parking signs with QR codes that provide easy access to vehicle registration instructions through the Parking Portal.

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Visitor Permits

A Visitor Parking Permit is required and only costs $5.00 per day. Permits must be purchased through the online Parking Portal, which uses license plate recognition—so there’s no need to display a physical permit.

To register & purchase a permit:

Visit the Parking Portal and create an account
Add your license plate
Purchase your permit on the same day you plan to visit
(Permits are only valid on the day of purchase. Do not register in advance.)
Tip: Save your login information if you plan to visit campus regularly.

Special Event Guests

We’re thrilled you’ll be attending an event at Florida Poly—welcome to campus! Please note that during special events, parking and traffic procedures may be adjusted to accommodate increased activity.

To ensure a smooth experience, follow all posted signage and any directions provided by event staff or campus security.

Special Event Permits

All guests attending a special event must register for a Visitor Parking Permit, which only costs $5 per day. You’ll receive information about how to register either:

In advance from your event organizer, or
On-site via QR codes located on visitor parking signs.

Florida Poly uses license plate recognition, so there’s no need to display a physical permit.

Vendors & Contractors

Florida Poly welcomes vendors and contractors to campus and provides flexible parking options to support your work. Parking is permitted in Lots 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 with a purchased permit through the online Parking Portal.

Vendor & Contractor Permits

All vendors and contractors—whether using personal or company vehicles—must register through the Parking Portal and purchase a digital parking permit. Florida Poly uses license plate recognition, so no physical permit is required.

Vendor & Contractor Permit Options

Permit Type

Semester Price

1-Day Visitor Permit

30-Day Permit

$25

60-Day Permit

$50

90-Day Permit

$75

Semester Permit

$80

Annual Permit

$200

Parking Guidelines

Parking is permitted in Lots 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
Parking regulations are enforced year-round, including when classes are not in session.
A valid Vendor or Contractor Parking Permit is required 24/7 for vehicles parked outside designated lots (e.g., on service roads, sidewalks, or turf).
Vendor delivery vehicles may use designated loading docks for up to 2 hours during active service.
Access to land-locked buildings is allowed via designated sidewalks and pull-off areas. Parking directly on sidewalks, roadways, or turf is not permitted.

Employees

Florida Poly offers convenient and affordable parking options for all employees. With several permit types based on employment status and salary, you can choose the option that best fits your needs. Employees purchase a parking permit through the Parking Portal and may park in designated employee or general spaces located in Lots 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. Employee parking is not allowed in lot 3. Only students can park in this lot.

Employee Permits

Employee parking permits must be purchased through the online Parking Portal. You can choose from daily, semester, or annual options. Florida Poly uses license plate recognition, so there’s no need to display a physical permit—your license plate is your permit.

To purchase or manage a permit:

Need to update your vehicle info?
If you get a new car or license plate, be sure to update your vehicle details through the Parking Portal to stay compliant with campus parking regulations.

Employee Permit Options

Permit Type

Semester Price

Annual Price

Salary $35K+

$100

$250

Salary $25K – $35K

$90

$225

Salary <$25K

$80

$200

Adjunct

$50

$100

Special Employee

Primary office is off-campus

N/A

$10

Reserved Permit

To check availability, call 863-874-8432

$200

$500

Citations & Enforcement

To ensure fair and consistent campus parking, Florida Poly enforces parking regulations and issues citations for violations. Please review the policies below to avoid penalties and understand your rights and responsibilities.

Payment & Appeal Deadline

All citations must be paid or appealed through the Parking Portal within 10 business days of issuance.
Failure to pay or formally appeal within this timeframe forfeits your right to contest the citation.
A $10 late fee will be added if no action is taken within 10 business days.

Citation Payment Options

Online: Pay securely via credit card, debit card, or electronic check through the Parking Portal.

In Person: Visit the Auxiliary Enterprises Service Center during business hours.
4550 Polytechnic Circle
Lakeland, FL 33805

By Mail: Send payment and citation via USPS to:
Florida Polytechnic University
Office of Parking and Transportation
4700 Research Way
Lakeland, FL 33805

Do not mail cash. Envelopes must be postmarked within 7 days of citation issuance to avoid late fees.

Citation Fine List

Violation Description

Fine

Late Fee (after 10 days)

$10

No Digital Permit

$30

Parking on the Grass

$20

Backing into Space (where prohibited)

$30

Hazardous Parking

$30

Overtime Parking

$20

Restricted/Improper Parking

$30

Parking in Handicap Space (without permit)

$250

Permit/Digital Pass Fraud

$100

Parking in Reserved Space

$30

Covering License Plate/Improper Display

$20

Immobilization (Boot) Fee

$50

Tampering with Immobilization Device

$250 + replacement

Impound Charges

Varies

Enforcement

Vehicle Immobilization & Towing

Vehicles with five or more citations in a semester may be booted. A $50 removal fee applies. When giving 3rd citation we will give boot warning and then boot at 4th citation.
Tampering with or removing a boot may result in a $250 fine plus replacement cost.
Continued violations or unpaid citations may result in vehicle towing. Impoundment costs vary based on method and contractor rates.

Student Accounts

Unpaid citations more than 10 business days past due will result in a block on the student’s CAMS account, regardless of the amount.
Transcripts may be withheld until the balance is paid in full.

Employee Accounts

Unpaid fines may be deducted through payroll or offset against other payments owed by the university.

Collection Policy

Outstanding fines may be referred to a collection agency and are subject to additional fees.

Liability for Citations

Fines are assigned to one or more of the following:

The registered vehicle owner
The purchaser of the university parking permit
A student or employee affiliated with the vehicle’s owner

University Parking Policies

License plate must be clearly visible to parking enforcement officers
A vehicle backed into a parking space without a front license plate is not considered visible
Up to four vehicles can be registered for each parking permit; however, only one vehicle can be parked on campus at a time
Students, faculty, and staff who receive a new license plate number or new car must update their information in the university’s Parking Portal
6C13-1.003 Parking on University Property
6C13-1.004 Schedule of Parking Fees and Fines

Accesible Parking

Florida Poly offers designated accessible parking spaces for those with state-authorized disabled placards or plates. Handicap permit owners are not required to purchase a permit or create an account in the parking portal. Accessible parking information is available on our interactive campus map.

We’ve Got Your Parking Covered

Florida Poly’s Parking & Transportation services are designed to make your campus experience seamless and stress-free. With easy digital permitting, clear campus maps, and a variety of transportation options, navigating Florida Poly has never been simpler.

Need assistance? Our team is here to help!
863-874-8432 | auxserv@floridapoly.edu