Other parking permit users

If you are a TAFE NSW affiliate, contractor, tenant, University volunteer, visitor or Forum member you may be eligible for a parking permit.

The University has transitioned to an online parking permit management system. vPermit allows individuals to apply for and manage their parking permit online (eligibility conditions apply). The system uses license plate recognition to replace physical parking permits.

Driving a different car to campus? vPermit gives users flexibility to register and activate different vehicle license plate numbers. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle registration you have selected as 'Active' matches the vehicle you are driving to campus that day for your permit to be valid.

Under the University's Rules Governing Traffic and Parking, failure to hold a valid permit or parking ticket while parked on campus may result in an infringement issued by Campus Security. Infringements must be paid to Revenue NSW.

vPermit user guide

Am I eligible for a parking permit?

Aside from staff and students, individuals from the following groups may also be eligible for a parking permit:

• TAFE NSW – those with an active TAFE NSW email address.
• Contractor – a person who is completing works for the University wishing to purchase a University staff parking permit upfront or a staff validation permit.
• Tenant – a business operating from a University of Newcastle campus wishing to purchase a Tenant staff parking permit or apply for a staff validation permit.
• University partner – University visitors and volunteers.
• Forum Member – Individuals attending The Forum gym with an active Forum membership. A Forum parking permit is available for The Forum Parking permit allows a vehicle to park for 2 hours in car parks 9, 12 and 13 only. This permit is available for a 12-month period.

Speak to your University representative about your eligibility to access a permit.

How to apply for a parking permit (vPermit)?

Users must apply via the vPermit system.

1. Go to vpermit.com.au/universityofnewcastle
2. Follow the prompts to 'Register'
3. Once registered, click ‘Apply for a vPermit’
4. Select a permit from the pre-filled dropdown menu (the permits you are eligible for will appear)
5. Enter your vehicle registration/s
6. Select your payment preference (if applicable) and follow the prompts.

Depending on your permit type, you may be issued a permit instantly, or need to wait up to three (3) working days for your application to be reviewed (wait time may be longer during the Christmas close down). You will then receive an email from vPermit with next steps to pay for your permit.

^{Note: If you are a TAFE NSW affiliate, please register using your TAFE NSW email address.}

Permit types and cost

1. Tenant permit: University staff permit ($447.10 upfront - annual)
2. TAFE NSW permit: Staff validation permit (free of charge)
3. The Forum permit: Forum members can park for up to 2 hours at a time in Carpark 9, 12 and 13. ($63.12 upfront - annual)
4. Staff validation (free): Grants access to park in Staff parking areas. Must be used in conjunction with a paid casual parking ticket when on Callaghan Campus. Click here for more information on paid casual parking.
5. Visitor: University staff permit ($447.10 upfront - annual)
6. Volunteer: University staff permit ($447.10 upfront - annual)
7. Service permit: Contractors with an agreement to complete maintenance-based activity for the University may be eligible for a service parking permit for parking in a designated Service parking bay or General parking. Service parking permits are valid for the calendar year issued.

Cancelling, refunding or transferring your permit

Cancelling your permit
Permits can be cancelled by the user at any time via the vPermit system. Simply select the permit from the 'My Permits' tab and select 'Cancel'. The cancellation request is date and time stamped. It is up to the individual to re-apply if needed to ensure they have an active permit when parked on site.

Refunds
Permit fees for a cancelled permit purchased upfront by credit card will be held in vPermit as a credit. For refund requests, please email transport@newcastle.edu.au.

Transferring your permit between vehicles
You can list up to five different vehicle registrations and easily nominate which car you're in (your active vehicle) when you drive to campus. You can view and manage the vehicles against an active permit by clicking the 'Manage Vehicles' button on the 'My Permits' screen. It is your responsibility to ensure the vehicle registration you have selected as Active matches the vehicle you are driving to campus that day for your permit to be valid.

How will my data be stored on vPermit?

Smarter City hosts the vPermit system on behalf of the University of Newcastle. All of the information collected on behalf of the University in the vPermit system will be stored within Australia by Smarter City Solutions. Any personal information you enter into the vPermit system will be subject to CellOPark's privacy policy. For further information, view the vPermit privacy statement here.