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Student Parking
Student Parking FAQ
When will parking be available?
Parking is available for the whole academic year (Fall, Spring & Summer). Registration begins around July 1.
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Parking is also available for the Fall Semester ONLY and begins around July 1.
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Parking for the Spring Semester ONLY begins around December 1.
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Parking for the Summer Semester ONLY is available around May 1.
Can I register for more than one semester at a time?​​​
Yes! Typically around July 1 you can register for the whole academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer).
​Anyone interested in registering for Spring ONLY will need to check back for availability in December.
Anyone interested in registering for Summer ONLY will need to check back for availability in May.
Can I park in the Grace Lots 24/7?
No. Parking hours are 7 pm Sunday through 9 pm Friday. Vehicles cannot be left in the lots over the weekend.
Can my friend/significant other/family member/acquaintance park in my spot?
No. The parking permit is only valid for the vehicle registered with us.
Please note that SUMMER ONLY parking is available for $100.
Please email Jennifer for more information.
How do I apply for parking?
Parking permits are available for online registration and payment which includes a non-refundable processing fee.
Parking Registration is on a first come first served basis; the online form will automatically close when all the spots
are taken.
Permits will be mailed or can be picked up at the Grace office as indicated in the application.
Where is student parking located?
Student parking is located just off of Tracy Circle behind Grace Lutheran Church in lots #2 & #3 (MAP)
What should I do if the lot is full?
If the assigned student parking lots are full, you may park in the church's lower lot AND contact the church office.
What about game day or concert parking?
Student parking permits do not include game day or concert parking. Game day and concert parking are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a free will donation.
I have a question that hasn't been answered here, whom should I contact?
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Direct other questions or concerns to our Facilities Manager,
Jennifer Stamey at facilities@graceboone.org or call the Church Office (828-264-2206)
Gameday & Concert Parking
Looking to help make The Rock vibrate on Gameday or maybe for a concert at Holmes?
Please note that gameday and concert parking is first come, first served
(we DO NOT do pay ahead/reserved parking).
Giving our All for App.
Grace Lutheran is always ready to welcome old alumni or current students, out-of-town fans or locals, and more alike
Help Support our Ministries - and catch an App. State game
We offer parking for every App. State Football game throughout the year thanks to our incredible volunteers. Any money raised by our various ministries sponsoring games throughout the year goes directly to them and their work.
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It really is a win-win.
When Can I Park at Grace for a Game?
We allow game day parking in all three of our parking lots here at Grace for all Home Appalachian State Football games.
How Much Does it Cost to Park at Grace on a Gameday?
Parking with us on a game day is by a donation or "love offering." We don't charge a set amount for parking with us, but we do want you to know that your donation goes to support various ministries here at Grace.
Which Ministries Does My Donation Support?
Your donation supports whichever group is hosting the game day parking. Ministries supported in the past include:
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Our Campus Ministry
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Our Youth Ministry
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Our Grace Builders Ministry​
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Our Community Action Ministry Team.
If I have a Student Parking Permit Does this include Gameday Parking?
Student parking permits do not include game day parking. Game day parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for a free will donation.
When do you Start Parking?
Typically we start to allow game day parking 5 hours before kick-off. So if the game is at 12:00pm, we begin parking at 7:00 am.
How Long Can I Park There?
You are welcome to be parked with us for the entirety of the game. We ask that you please remove your vehicle 2 hours after the game ends.
Am I Allowed to Tailgate?
Yes! You're welcome to tailgate in our parking lots before the game—we’re glad to have you here! To help us keep Grace a welcoming space for all, we kindly ask that you:
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Refrain from using alcoholic beverages on church property.
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Dispose of all trash in the provided bins.
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Avoid using charcoal grills (for safety reasons).
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Treat the space with care, leaving it just as clean as you found it.
I Still Have More Questions Not Answered Here - What Do I Do?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out by calling the Church Office - we're here to help your trip successful!