Parking options available to student permit holders during university business hours, and during weekday evenings and weekends are presented below. Please read the time restrictions in the Additional Permit Holder Parking Options table carefully to avoid citations.
Please Note: Student employees, including graduate students, are considered students (not employees) when purchasing parking permits. If you are looking for permit costs, please visit the Student Parking Permit Purchasing Guide.
Permit Legends
Commuter Students
Commuter students live off campus. Students who live in any on-campus housing options are not eligible to purchase Commuter permits.
Taking Classes Primarily on City Campus
| Permit | Type | City Campus Parking | Location(s) | East Campus Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Non-reserved | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations | ||
| D1 | Reserved | Morrill Hall (MORR) | ||
| D2 | Reserved | Schorr Center (SHOR) | ||
| 14C | Garage | 14th & Avery (14PG) | ||
| 17C | Garage | 17th & R (17PG) | ||
| 19C | Garage | 19th & Vine (19PG) | ||
| SGC | Garage | 625 Stadium Drive (SDPG) | ||
| P | Perimeter | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations |
Taking Classes Primarily on East Campus
| Permit | Type | City Campus Parking | Location(s) | East Campus Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Non-reserved | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations | ||
| P | Perimeter | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations |
Resident Students
Resident students live on campus and in University or Greek Housing options are not eligible to purchase Commuter parking permits. Resident parking permits are assigned based on your housing plan. Permit M holders require additional permits to park in other campus lots. Please visit the Student Parking Permit Purchasing Guide to figure out which permit is for you.
Resides on City Campus Housing
| Permit | Type | City Campus Parking | Location(s) | East Campus Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R01 | Non-reserved | North of Harper Schramm Smith (HRH) | ||
| R02 | Non-reserved | North of Eastside Suites (ESST) | ||
| R03 | Non-reserved | 21st & Vine, west of Whittier Research Building (WHIT) | ||
| M | Non-reserved | HUSK, VSAP, UST | - | |
| 14R | Garage | 14th & Avery (14PG) | ||
| 17R | Garage | 17th & R (17PG) | ||
| 18R | Garage | 18th & R (The 50-50) | ||
| 19R | Garage | 19th & Vine (19PG) | ||
| P | Perimeter | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations |
Resides on East Campus Housing
| Permit | Type | East Campus Parking | Location(s) | City Campus Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Non-reserved | Massengale Hall | ||
| P | Perimeter | Multiple NIC, City & East Campus locations |
Additional Permit Holder Parking Options
Aside from parking in your assigned permit areas, your permit is also valid in perimeter parking areas (P) and certain parking areas during designated times below. This does not apply to permit M holders. Please read the designated times and areas carefully to avoid citations.
| Designated Times | Parking Areas |
|---|---|
| Anytime | |
| 3:00 pm - 7:30am |
- except A lots by Lied Center, 11th & Q Street, and Henzlik Hall |
| 3:00 pm - 7:00am | |
| 4:00 pm - 7:30am |
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| 4:00 pm - 7:00am | |
| 8:00 pm - 7:30am |
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| Weekends: Saturday & Sunday |
All commuter parking lots (excludes lots assigned to resident students) are available to permit holders on weekends unless otherwise posted closed or directed by attendant. Excludes game day parking. |
| Summer |
Between spring commencement and mid-August, permits for areas , and are interchangeable. Garage permits may park in C and R areas. |