To support smooth traffic flow at all six parking garages on campus, especially during busy arrival and departure times, we’d like to share a few helpful reminders about garage access.
License Plate Recognition: Your Best Option
License Plate Recognition (LPR) is the primary and most efficient way to enter and exit the garage.
For the fastest experience, please make sure:
- Your vehicle license plate is correctly entered in your parking account
- The plate number is entered exactly as it appears (no spaces or extra characters)
Taking a moment to confirm your plate information in advance can help reduce stop‑and‑go delays at the gate.
Secondary Access Options
If needed, you may also access the garage using:
- A physical Cougar Card, tapped at the gate reader
- A digital Cougar Card, with the QR code open and ready on your device
Please note:
- The QR code printed on the back of the physical Cougar Card is not used for garage access.
- Having your card ready before reaching the gate helps keep lanes moving.
Additional Tips for Smooth Entry
- Pull fully forward and center your vehicle at the gate so readers can work efficiently.
- Allow one vehicle per gate cycle and wait for the gate to close before the next car approaches.
- Practice courteous merging near the garage entrance, especially during peak times.
Need Help?
If you need assistance at the gate, please use the assistance button or contact Parking & Transportation Services so we can help resolve the issue promptly.