Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State University! We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful campus.
How can I park on campus?
Visitors may obtain a one-day parking permit at the Information Booth located on Vista Drive open Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, except official University holidays, or at the Parking & Traffic office, located on the first floor of the Wilson Parking Garage from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except official University holidays. Map of information booth location.
Who is a visitor?
A visitor is defined as anyone who is not enrolled in classes or is employed for the university or for a contractor or vendor providing goods or services to the University, and who is not affiliated with the university in any way. SFA faculty, staff and students are not considered visitors and therefore not eligible for visitor permits or for parking in visitor spaces at any time.
Campus Maps
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SFA Sites of Interest
- Old Stone Fort: The campus of Stephen F. Austin State University is home to a fort, and not just any fort. A fort that was a trading post, private home, church, jail, and saloon - but never a fort. A fort that was built three times, and a fort that was torn down by men to be re-erected by women. Read more about the history of the Stone Fort.
- Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden: This eight-acre garden is the result of a partnership of Stephen F. Austin State University horticulture program and members of the Nacogdoches community, nurtured by several local families who believe beautiful gardens are an important part of the education process. Read more about the Azalea Garden.
- Piney Woods Native Center: a 42-acre garden on the north end of the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. It's a unique mixture of uplands, mesic mid-slopes and wet creek bottoms. The Tucker House serves as the central feature of the property, which is surrounded by native forest and gardens that celebrate the wonderful diversity of native plants in the region. Learn more about the Native Center.