Parking

UIW Campus General Parking Map

• Red boundary - Premium Lot for Priority parking permit
• Green boundary - Economy Lot for Economy parking permit
• Yellow Boundary - Student A Lot and Employee A Lot permits

How to Obtain a Parking Permit

Registration and Rates

All registered students and UIW faculty and staff may use the T2 Cardinal Cars system to register vehicle(s) and purchase parking permits. The T2 Cardinal Cars app is accessible via UIW’s Cardinal Apps sign-on portal and will allow you to register multiple vehicles under the same account. You will need your vehicle (make, model) and license plate number to register your vehicle. Any vehicle not registered with a permit is subject to a parking fine.

All UIW registered students, faculty and staff may use the T2 Cardinal Cars system to register vehicle(s) and request a Handicap permit. UIW ADA permit requests must be verified by the Business Office.

Required documentation:

• TXDoT paperwork OR
• Copy of Placard with Driver’s License

You may submit this documentation:

• As an attachment within the T2 Cardinal Cars permit request process (.pdf, .gif, .docx. etc.) OR
• Via email at busad@uiwtx.edu OR
• In person by visiting the UIW Business Office

• Vehicle Services Policy and Guidelines (pdf)

• Golf Cart Regulations (pdf)

Disabled/decorated veterans whose vehicle displays the special license plate issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) are eligible to receive a university parking permit at no cost. This privilege applies to the veteran ONLY (not to others driving the vehicle). Qualifying veterans are required to register their vehicle(s) through Cardinal Cars and submit their vehicle registration document via email to busad@uiwtx.edu. The Business Office will verify documentation before the fee is removed.

Effective September 1, 2021- Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates do not automatically qualify for ADA/Handicap permits; a placard is required for the ADA/Handicap permit.

To request an ADA/Handicap permit, select the Request Priority or Handicap Parking section through Cardinal Cars and upload the required documentation.

Visit the Cardinal Apps sign-on portal to access the T2 Cardinal Cars system to register vehicle(s) and request a Handicap or Economy permit.

Students, faculty, and staff are able to apply for University ‘A Lot’ permits. The ‘A Lots’ are off-campus at 106 Groveland Place (parking lot furthest east of Subway between Groveland Pl. and Allensworth St.) and the back half of the parking lot located at 4100 Broadway Street (between Allensworth St. and Thorman Pl.). These lots are free of charge for the 2020-2021 academic school year.

Employees

Will be randomly selected to be offered the 'A' Lot permit. If selected, employees will receive an email with further instructions on how to finalize the permit selection.

Students

Will be offered the 'A' Lot permit on a first come first serve basis. Once all of the 'A' Lot permits have been issued, students can add themselves to the waitlist to be offered the permit at a later time as more spots become available. Students will receive an email with further instructions on how to finalize the permit selection.

Students and employees must accept this permit within 7 days of the award notification.

To sign up for the 'A' Lot parking permit, please access your Cardinal Apps Portal and click the Cardinal Cars app. Once you are in the app, click on 'Add/Edit A Lot Waitlist' link to add your name to the waitlist for a permit.

To accept the permit follow the steps below:

• Log in to your Cardinal Apps account
• Select Cardinals Cars App
• Select Get ​Permits
• Select A Lot permit
• Add Vehicle/s if necessary
• Checkout/Submit to finalize Permit Selection

If you have any questions please contact the Business Office at (210-829-6043) or by email at busad@uiwtx.edu

Parking Rules and Regulations (pdf)

The purpose of the University of the Incarnate Word Parking and Traffic Regulations is to provide for the safety and welfare of all students, employees, and visitors. UIW adheres to and strictly enforces applicable state laws, city ordinances and all University regulations pertaining to motor vehicles, bicycle operation, traffic, and parking. UIW Parking Regulations are always enforced. The Incarnate Word Police Department is authorized to enforce all State and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Parking is enforced Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters (excluding UIW recognized holidays).

• In Premium Lots from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• In Economy and Off-campus lots from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

It is the responsibility of visitors, vendors or UIW affiliates to know and follow the regulations set forth by the Parking Rules and Regulations document.

The University of the Incarnate Word is not liable for damage or theft to any vehicle parked and/or operated on any of the campuses or off-site properties. Your virtual parking permit is a license to park your vehicle in a designated area at your sole risk. Any vehicle parked on UIW campus or off campus lots/properties is parked at the owner’s sole risk. No care, custody or care of your vehicle or its contents is assumed by UIW and UIW is not responsible for any fire, theft, damage or loss. Only a license to park is granted by permit and no bailment is created.

The University reserves the right to tow and/or immobilize/boot any vehicle parking illegally or with excessive citations/fines. The University, its officers, agents, and employees are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage incurred because of removal and/or impounding or immobilization of any vehicle.

Parking of non-operative vehicles or vehicles purchased for resale or trade is prohibited on the UIW Campus.

• Premium Area: All legal parking spaces between Broadway St. and the San Antonio River
• Economy Area: All legal parking spaces between US281/I-37/McAllister Fwy to the San Antonio River
• Off-site Parking Area: (registered vehicles only)
• First location: All legal spaces in the parking lot at 106 Groveland (furthest east of Subway between Groveland Pl. and Allensworth St.)
• Second Location: All legal spaces on the back side of the parking lot located at 4100 Broadway (between Allensworth St. and Thorman Pl.)
• Professional Schools, EAP Parking and High School Parking Areas: These parking lots are located at their respective campuses.

Parking Permit Types by designated Parking areas

• Ppriority Permit – Premium Lot Access: all legal spaces (not reserved, specially labeled or coned) between Broadway St. and the San Antonio River (see map D.01 in Appendix D).
• Economy C Permit – Commuter Lot Access: all legal parking spaces (not reserved, specially labeled or coned) between the San Antonio River and US281/I-37 (see map D.01 in Appendix D).
• Handicap Permit – ADA Parking Access: all legal ADA parking spaces and regular spaces on UIW Main Campus. To obtain a handicap permit, an individual must take the necessary documentation to the Business Office. Once documentation is reviewed and verified, and a permit will be assigned.
• A lot Permit – Off Campus Lot Access: all legal spaces located at 106 Groveland Place (parking lot furthest east of Subway between Groveland Pl. and Allensworth St.) and the back half of the parking lot located at 4100 Broadway Street (between Allensworth St. and Thorman Pl.)
• V Permit – Off-site Employee Permits: allows access to all parking areas on UIW Main Campus (limited Premium Parking access for up to 3 hours) and designated parking areas at each respective campus.
• Sstudent (HS) Permit – High School Student Parking Access: allows parking access to student parking areas on each high school campus, commuter lot on UIW Main Campus and the off-site lots.
• W/WH Permit – Wellness Center Member Parking Permit: These permits are for Wellness Center Members ONLY. UIW Employees or Students are not eligible for Wellness permits. Allows vehicle to park in all parking areas. WH allows for ADA access with same verification restrictions as the “H” Permit.
• R Permit – Resident Student Parking (Dubuis, Clements, Agnese/Sosa, Watson Loft and Township Apts. ONLY): Allows access to all legal parking spaces (not reserved, specially labeled or coned) between the Broadway street and US281/I-37 (see map D.01 in Appendix D).

Visitors you may register your vehicle for a guest parking permit at no cost via the T2 Cardinal Cars website. You must create a Guest Login to register your vehicle.

Please have the following required items before you begin the process:

• Valid email address (you will be required to verify your account using this email)
• Vehicle license plate number and State
• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, Style

You will receive a confirmation email with a receipt listing valid vehicle and parking date(s). For questions, please contact the UIW Parking Office at (210) 283-5066.

For UIW Departments requesting parking for visitors or groups, please use the T2 Cardinal Cars Department Guest Permit Request process. If you require a T2 department account, please contact the UIW Parking Office at (210) 283-5066.

UIW Visitor Parking and Information kiosk is located in front of the Administration Building (located at the Burr Road entrance).

Students, Faculty, Staff

Parking fines are charged to your student or employee account. Payments for fines can be made online through the Cashnet ePayment Center found in your Cardinal Apps sign-on portal. You may also visit the Business Office in person and make payment with cash, check, or money order.

Former Students, Guests, Visitors, Vendors, Non-UIW Affiliates

Payment for parking fines can be made online via the T2 Cardinal Cars website. You may create a Guest Login to access your citation and make payment, but this is not required. You can search your citation by the citation number or by your license plate number and proceed to make payment.

To create a Guest Account, please have the following required items before you begin the process:

• Valid email address (you will be required to verify your account using this email)
• Vehicle license plate number and State
• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, Style
• Citation number
• Payment Methods: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa

You may also pay in person by visiting the Business Office, or by mail.

• Please note that the citation number and license plate number are needed for all payments

Mailing Address:

4301 Broadway
CPO #291
San Antonio, TX 78209

All appeals must be submitted within ten (10) days of the issuance of the violation. The UIW Appeals Committee will review your appeal and notify you via email of their decision. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final and re-appeals will not be considered.

Students, Faculty, Staff

All registered students and UIW faculty and staff may use the T2 Cardinal Cars system to file an appeal. The T2 Cardinal Cars app is accessible via UIW’s Cardinal Apps sign-on portal.

Former Students, Guests, Visitors, Vendors, Non-UIW Affiliates

You may use the T2 Cardinal Cars system to file an appeal. You can search your citation by the citation number or by your license plate number. You must use your Guest account to file the appeal.

To create a Guest Account, please have the following required items before you begin the process:

• Valid email address (you will be required to verify your account using this email)
• Name

To file an appeal, please have the following required items before you begin the process:

• Citation number OR
• License plate number and state

Parking is a university granted privilege extended to those who agree to abide by the University of the Incarnate Word parking and traffic regulations. This privilege may be revoked from individuals who have demonstrated an unwillingness to adhere to the university's policies and regulations.

Can I park in any lot with a Priority Permit?

Yes

What are the parking permit enforcement hours?

Parking is enforced Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters (excluding UIW recognized holidays).

In Premium Lots from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

In Economy and Off-campus lots from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

How long is a temporary/guest permit valid?

All temporary permits issued will only be valid for a day. If a permit is needed for more than one day, special approval will be required from the Chief of Police or designee. Duration of permit will be determined at time of approval.

Visitors you may register your vehicle for a guest parking permit at no cost via the T2 Cardinal Cars website. You must create a Guest Login to register your vehicle.

Please have the following required items before you begin the process:

• Valid email address (you will be required to verify your account using this email)
• Vehicle license plate number and State
• Vehicle Make, Model, Color, Style

You will receive a confirmation email with a receipt listing valid vehicle and parking date(s). For questions, please contact the UIW Parking Office at (210) 283-5066.

Where can you park with a temporary permit?

Holders of a temporary permit may park in the any lot/parking spaces (Any legal parking space not reserved, specially labeled, or coned).

How can a UIW department/school request temporary/guest permits for visitors coming on campus for meetings and/or work related events?

For UIW Departments requesting parking for visitors or groups, please use the T2 Cardinal Cars Department Guest Permit Request process. If you require a T2 department account, please contact the UIW Parking Office at (210) 283-5066.

How can a department/school reserve a parking space/lot for UIW events?

• Spaces are reserved on a first come first served basis. No more than a total of 10 spaces in the premium lots may be reserved on a daily basis. Request alone does not guarantee approval and must be made a minimum of two (2) business days in advance (excluding holidays). Request must be completed via the T2 Cardinal Cars Department Guest Permit Request process . An email stating approval status will be sent to the requestor.
• Request for more than 10 spaces to include entire lots requires the approval of the Chief of Police or designee. These requests must be received a minimum of seven business days (excluding holidays) prior to when needed.
• Once the spaces or lot has been reserved, requestor assumes the responsibility of maintaining the spaces/area for their guests/event. If requested by the requestor, staffing can be provided by UIW PD, for a fee, to ensure the integrity of the reservation. For pricing contact UIW PD Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Police.
• For large area reservations, the department or organization requesting the reservation of a large parking area/lot, must show proof that notification was communicated to the UIW Community (students and employees) at least 5 business days (excluding holidays) prior to the closure of the area/lot. Failure to notify the community will result in the department or organization accepting any cost incurred for the removal and storage of the vehicle(s) in the reserved area.

What do I do if I’m in a vehicle accident on campus?

If involved in a motor vehicle accident on the UIW campus (personal or University vehicle)

• Check for injuries to anyone involved.
• Injuries:
• Call the Incarnate Word Police Department (UIWPD) at (210) 829-6030 or 9 – 1 – 1 immediately.
• No injuries:
• Move the vehicles out of traffic if possible.
• Call the UIWPD (210) 829-6030. An officer will be dispatched to take the report.
• Make sure to provide a valid driver's license and current insurance.
• Tell the officer exactly what happened.
• If vehicle was struck while unattended (owner not present when it happened), call the UIWPD immediately upon discovery.
• The UIWPD Officers will complete a Damaged Property report or the Texas Peace Officers Crash Report.
• Reports are available 5-10 business days after the accident is reported.
• Reports may be purchased for $5.00 (exact change only) per report at the Campus Police Office during normal business hours. (Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

What are the parking fines and fees?

Parking Violations

• No Permit Displayed - $100
• Permit Not Displayed Properly - $60
• Parked in lot without correct permit - $60
• Parked at an expired meter - $25
• Not a Parking Space - $50
• No Parking Zone - $50
• Reserved Parking - $50
• Fire Lane (impeding or parked) - $100
• Double parked (Obstructing a second parking space - $50
• Parked Obstructing Roadway or Emergency - $50
• Parked blocking an ADA accessible ramp/lane - $225
• Parked in an ADA designated space/area - $225
• Improperly parked bicycle - $50
• All other fines not listed - $40

Additional Fines/Fees

• Tampering with Boot/Immobilization Device - $250
• Boot Replacement Fee - Market Cost + Shipping

These fines are subject to change without notice

Rental cars-should I register this vehicle?

Yes, ALL vehicles parked on campus require a permit. Notify the Business Office or Parking Office when you return the rental and we will end the relationship of this vehicle on your Cardinal Cars account.

I sold my vehicle, how do I remove it from Cardinal Cars?

Notify the Business Office or Parking Office and we will end the relationship of the vehicle on your Cardinal Cars account.

How do I register paper plates or change the license plate information when I get permanent or new plates?

Register the vehicle per the instruction using the paper or new plate number. Notify the Business Office or Parking Office when you receive your permanent or new plates and we will end the relationship of the old license plates on Cardinal Cars.

Can you provide a list of lots available for reservation for UIW guests?

List of Cardinal Cars Reservable Lots:

• Agnese Sosa Garage
• Ancira Tower Garage
• Burr Lot (Behind Parking Kiosk)
• Clement Open Lot
• Convocation Center Lots
• Davis Court (Music Hall)
• Feik Lots
• Fine Arts Lot (Art Gallery)
• Hildebrand Side Lots
• ICC Open Area
• McCombs Garage
• Natatorium Lots
• Nursing Bldg. Lot
• Riverside Area Lots

Can I have a specific parking space or lot reserved?

After you have submitted your department permit request, you may provide special requests or additional details to the parking office by emailing parking@uiwtx.edu.

Can I use the department permit request process to accommodate parking for unexpected guests?

The department permit requests must be submitted 2 days in advance to allow for approval process and reservation link to flow back to your office.

To accommodate unexpected visitors, please have the guest log in to Cardinal Cars and use the Guest Login to create an account and register their vehicle.

Can I use a paper hang tag to alert the parking office not to issue a citation?

No, the T2 Cardinal Cars system is no longer paper based. All vehicles parked on campus must be registered and have an appropriate virtual permit assigned to their vehicle in the T2 Cardinal Cars system. The permit assigned to the vehicle will denote where the vehicle is authorized to park. Vehicles with a registered Guest permits can park in any available parking spot on Broadway campus.

Can a guest use the guest permit request process more than once?

The guest permit request process will allow up to five permits per academic year. If a guest exceeds the maximum allowed, the system will prompt them with instructions to contact the parking office.

Can a department/school have more than one staff member assigned to the department account?

Yes, it is recommended that each UIW department/school use one department account and share the login credentials as needed for business operations. To share the login credentials within your department, please obtain approval from your supervisor. You will need to add the staff members email credentials to the departments MS Group email account so that they may receive the parking permit approval notification from the system. Contact the Help Desk at HelpDesk@uiwtx.edu for assistance.

• T2 Cardinal Cars - Guest Permit Request (pdf)
• T2 Cardinal Cars - Vehicle and Permit Registration (pdf)
• T2 Cardinal Cars - Department Permit Request (pdf)
• T2 Cardinal Cars - Instructions for Department Guests (pdf)
• T2 Cardinal Cars - Adding Users to a Department's Account (pdf)