Parking Permits – 2026/2027 spaces available - St. Thomas More University Parish, Indiana, PA

Parking Information

We offer IUP students, staff, and others the opportunity to obtain parking permits for our parish lot. We have 70 assigned spaces available to lease. Each parker will be given a parking tag with their parking spot number on it which correlates to the numbered spot in the lot. Parkers must park in their assigned space when in the Church parking lot. The annual fee for the full 2026/2027 academic year is $375.00 (non-refundable). Fall and Spring semesters are leased at $200.00 per semester (non-refundable).

Parking spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. The office must receive the parking contract and payment to secure the space. Parkers must pick up their parking tag at St. Thomas More parish office when arriving in Indiana for the school year.

How to Reserve your Parking Spot

Step 1:
At the bottom of this page is the contract that must be filled out to receive the parking tag. Please download the contract and fill out page 4. The office will fill out pages 1-3. You can also submit the form at the bottom of this page for quicker submission.

Step 2:
To pay for your parking spot, please bring your payment to the parish office, mail it to the office, or pay online. To pay online, click the link below. Click on “parking pass or event tickets” to submit your payment through Venmo or by card.

https://giving.myparishsoft.io//app/giving/WeShare-2397?tab=home

Please note: online purchase of the permit incurs an online transaction fee.

Important Parking Rules

Park only in your assigned space.
Head in Parking only.
Licensee assumes all risks associated with parking, including reduced space size due to snow plowing. Licensee agrees to park only in a manner that does not obstruct fire lanes or create hazards.
The Parish may tow vehicles for violations of this Agreement, parking rules, or to clear the lot for events, emergencies, or maintenance. Towing will be performed by Buggy’s Towing (724-463-3851) or another authorized service at Licensee’s expense. Licensee waives any claims related to towing.

Dates You Cannot Park at the Church

Everyone with a parking pass must find alternative parking from 12:00pm Saturday until 7:30pm Sunday to enable parking for weekend Masses.

Parking pass holders must also find alternative parking for certain events during the school year which are noted in the Parking Contract and on the Parking Tag. They are also listed below:

1. Thanksgiving Day – November, 26, 2026 – No parking 8:00am – 12:00pm
2. Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – No parking 10:00am – 8:00pm
3. IUP Christmas Break – No parking during the entire duration of Christmas Break
4. Wednesday, February 10, 2027 – No parking 10:00am – 9:00pm
5. Thursday, March 25, 2027 – vehicles should be removed by 10:00am until 1:00pm on Sunday, March 28

Parking Contract

Below is the parking contract you may download and print for your personal copy. You can also fill out the form at the bottom of the page. This form is the last page in the document which you need to fill out for your parking pass. Once we receive your form (either a hard copy which you filled out yourself or by this form below) and your payment, you will receive your parking tag.

Parking License Agreement2026 Download

2026/2027 Parking License Agreement

Please fill out this form is you would like a parking space at St. Thomas More University Parish during the 2026/2027 IUP school year.

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Select which semester you want a parking space.

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2026-2027 PARKING LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Parking License Agreement made this _____ day of ____________, 2026, by and between St. Thomas More University Parish, hereinafter, and __________________________, hereinafter “Licensee”.

1. License Grant. The Parish grants a license to Licensee to use one (1) assigned parking space in the Parish parking lot, located at or adjacent to the Saint Thomas More University Parish property located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, subject to the terms and conditions below.

2. Terms and Fees.

a. Full academic year – $375.00 non-refundable (begins on the ___ day of ___________, 2026 and expires May 8, 2027).

b. Fall semester only – $200.00 non-refundable (begins on the ___ day of ___________, 2026 and expires December 12, 2026).

c. Spring semester only – $200.00 non-refundable (begins on the ___ day of ___________, 2027 and expires May 8, 2027).

d. $5.00 replacement fee for lost or damaged tags.

e. Payment must be in cash, check payable to St. Thomas More University Parish, or online (convenience fee applies), or Venmo.

f. Licensee must select either the fall term, the spring term, or the full term.

3. Parking Rules and Regulations. Licensee agrees to the following at all times:

a. Parking only in the assigned space (# _______).

b. Display official Parish parking tag from the rearview mirror with tag # clearly visible at all times. Tag (# _______).

c. Head in parking only. No weekend parking except as expressly permitted (see letter “d” below).

d. Removal of the vehicle from the lot is required by noon every Saturday. Licensee may return after 7:30 PM on Sundays.

e. No parking in the fire lanes, which must be cleared through the lot at all times.

f. Comply with posted signs, directions from the Parish and Parish staff, and all applicable laws.

g. Vehicle shall be in operable condition and properly licensed and registered.

4. Violations for Parking Terms as provided in Paragraph 3.

a. First offense is a written warning.

b. Second offense – vehicle towed at Licensee’s expense.

c. Third offense –parking privilege suspended without refund and possible permanent revocation.

5. Special No-Parking/Removal Dates 2026-2027. Licensee shall remove their vehicle during the following periods:

a. Thanksgiving Day – November 26, 2026 – No parking 8:00AM – 12:00PM

b. Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – No parking 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM;

c. IUP Christmas Break – No Parking during the duration of the Christmas Break.

d. Wednesday, February 10, 2027 – No parking 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM;

e. Thursday, March 25, 2027 – vehicles shall be removed by 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM Sunday, March 28, 2027;

f. Failure to comply shall result in Licensee’s vehicle being towed at Licensee’s sole expense.

6. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability.

a. Licensee acknowledges that this is a self-parking facility. Licensee parks at his/her own risk. The Parish is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to the Licensee’s vehicle, its contents, or any person or property arising from the use of the parking lot.

b. Licensee, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, successors, and assigns, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the Diocese of Greensburg, Parish, its Pastors, employees, volunteers, agents, and successors, from all claims, demands, actions, or liabilities for any such loss, damage, or injury.

c. Licensee assumes all risks associated with parking, including reduced space size due to snow plowing. Licensee agrees to park only in a manner that does not obstruct fire lanes or create hazards.

d. Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Diocese of Greensburg, Parish, its Pastors, employees, volunteers, agents, and successors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of Licensee’s use of the parking space or violation of this Agreement.

7. Towing and Enforcement. The Parish may tow vehicles for violations of this Agreement, parking rules, or to clear the lot for events, emergencies, or maintenance. Towing will be performed by Buggy’s Towing (724-463-3851) or another authorized service at Licensee’s expense. Licensee waives any claims related to towing.

8. Insurance and Vehicle Condition. Licensee is solely responsible for and shall maintain adequate automobile insurance on their vehicle.

9. Miscellaneous.

a. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Venue shall be Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

b. Severability. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.

c. Entire Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement.

d. Amendments. The Parish may amend the rules with reasonable notice to Licensee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties do hereby agree to the terms set forth herein.

I confirm that I have read and understood the terms outlined above.

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For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our parish office at 724-463-2277.

Parking Permits – 2026/2027 spaces available