Duke University Policies - Special Permits

3.12 Trustee Permits

3.12.1 Members of the Board of Trustees of Duke University and Duke Medical Center will be issued "Trustee" permits and programmed gate access cards at the direction of the University Secretary for the duration of their six year term.

3.12.2 "Trustee" permits will be valid in any non-reserved space on campus.

3.13 Student Government Eligibility - GPSC, DUU, and DSG are eligible to receive one Universal Access permit per organization to conduct the business of their offices.

3.14 Permits for Camps, Conferences, and Events

3.14.1 Parking for camps, conferences, and other large events must be coordinated through PTS.

3.14.2 Charges may be applied for the use of parking lots and for the appropriate permits.

3.14.3 The camp, conference, or event may be required to pay for or provide traffic and parking control.

3.14.4 Departments or individuals may not issue parking permits or give consent to park on campus without approval from PTS.

3.14.5 Failure to coordinate parking and traffic needs and obtain authority from PTS may result in fines and restrictions to parking facilities.

3.14.6 Requests for valet parking service may be made through PTS.

3.15 Parking Losses as a Result of Construction

3.15.1 PTS may assign permit holders replacement parking during the period of construction in the most proximate lot/zone where space is available.

3.15.2 Permit rates during the construction period will be adjusted to reflect the new lot or zone if applicable.

3.15.3 When space is limited every effort will be made so current permit holders will not be displaced in order to accommodate those whose parking is impacted or lost due to construction.

3.16 Assignment Processes for Newly Constructed Lots

3.16.1 PTS may initially offer permits in new lots or zones first to those displaced by construction. 

3.16.2 Remaining assignments may be made to employees and students working or residing in the immediate vicinity. Waiting lists may be used to ensure all spaces are assigned.