How to register for a permit or waiver

Chapman University has a mandatory parking permit policy implemented by the City of Orange.  This policy is designed to promote on-campus parking so as to lessen the impact of street parking on the residents of Orange living in close proximity to the university.  All university constituents – students, administrators, faculty and staff are required to have a parking permit and park in university owned or operated parking areas.  

So how do you get a permit?

1. Log onto www.chapman.edu/vr 
2. Click on the link for online Form.
3. Type in your user name and password (supplied by Information Systems and Technology  Department prior to the start of the Fall Semester.  It is the same user name and  password used to  access your e-mail and Web Advisor).
4. Enter the required data in the appropriate fields to register your vehicle or to verify  your information already in the database and request a permit for the 2008/2009  academic year.  It is necessary to verify your information at the start of the fall semester.  Click on  the “add” or “edit” buttons next to the required fields to input the necessary data.   Once you have  entered all the required data you must check the box verifying your information and that you have read  the rules and regulations to complete the process.

WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER MY VEHICLE?

1. Vehicle license plate number and VIN number (16-digit serial number on the front dash of  the vehicle – also listed on your registration card or insurance card).
2. Vehicle make (Chevrolet), model (Trailblazer), year, and color.
3. Driver’s License Number.
4. Type of decal requested (commuter or resident student, faculty, staff; full-time or part-time).

SO I REGISTERED MY VEHICLE ONLINE.  NOW HOW DO I GET MY PERMIT?

1. Once you have properly registered your vehicle on-line, bring your Chapman I.D. to  the Public Safety Office to pick-up your permit.  Students are automatically billed for  a permit so no proof of payment is required.  Administrators, faculty and staff must  pay at the Cashier and bring a receipt or submit a payroll deduction form to Public  Safety in order to obtain a permit.
2. Parking is enforced 24 hours-per day; 365 days-per-year.  Parking in university owned or operated parking areas will result in a parking citation.

I DO NOT HAVE A VEHICLE OR USE ALTERNATE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.  HOW DO I WAIVE THE PARKING PERMIT FEE?

Under certain conditions, the parking permit fee can be waived provided a Permit Fee Waiver is submitted online by the deadline and approved by Public Safety.  Filing a false waiver and driving a vehicle to campus may result in disciplinary action up to and including a $500.00 fine.

1. You access the waiver form following the same link as for vehicle registration.
    www.chapman.edu/vr
2. Click on the link for online Form.
3. Type in your user name and password (supplied by Information Systems and Technology  Department prior to the start of the Fall Semester.  It is the same user name and  password used to  access your e-mail and Web Advisor).
4. The City of Orange requires the license plate information for all university  constituents to verify compliance with the parking policy. In order to process the  waiver, you must provide information for vehicles registered to you or that you  have  access to drive. We understand that you are waiving the right to drive a vehicle  to  campus, but to substantiate the Waiver Form, vehicle information is necessary.  If  you do not have a vehicle, type “NO LIC.”   If you do not have a Drivers License, type  “NO DL” in that field also.
5. Once you have entered your vehicle information, there will be a box you can check to  request a permit fee waiver.  After you click the waiver box you must indicate why you  are requesting a waiver then click the proceed button.
6. After you have submitted a Waiver Form online (you must waive by 5:00 p.m. on  Friday of the 2nd week of classes) please contact Public Safety prior to the deadline, to  verify that your information was received.  Late submittals will result in the waiver  being denied.

I WAIVED MY PARKING FEE AND NOW I NEED A PERMIT TO DRIVE TO CAMPUS, WHAT DO I DO?

1. Go online and register your vehicle following the steps outlined on the front of this  form.  Click the edit information button next to where a waiver is indicated to undo  your waiver.
2. Pay at the cashier or contact the Business Office to charge your account for the  permit.  Bring receipt of payment along with your Chapman ID to the Public Safety  Office (415 N. Glassell) to pick-up your permit.