Students can purchase a parking permit in person at our office or online. New permit purchase must occur when first parking on campus as a student. Permit preorders will be mailed out before school starts. Permits for reserved lots and garages depend on availability. Cost may be prorated to reflect purchase date and expiration date. Prorated cost appears at checkout.
To purchase a permit, be prepared to provide the following information:
- NCard
- Vehicle license plate number
- Vehicle make and model
- Vehicle year
- Vehicle Color
- Provide the same information for any vehicle that could be used with this permit
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Please Note: Student employees, including graduate students, are considered students (not employees) when purchasing parking permits.
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Here are the parking permit options available to resident students who live on city campus in University Housing or Greek Housing. Make your permit selection based on your housing plans.
Two permit duration types are available:
- Annual Permits
- Annual Permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-August following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
- Nine Month Permits
- Nine Month permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-May following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
Permit Options
Permit Legends
Non-reserved Permits
Note: Non-reserved student permit holders, except permit M holders, are assigned to parking lots when visiting East Campus. Permit M holders require additional permit for other university campus areas.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | Assigned Housing | City Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R01 | - | $405.00 |
|
North of Harper Schramm Smith (HRH) | |
| R02 | - | $405.00 |
|
North of Eastside Suites (ESST) | |
| R03 | - | $405.00 |
|
21st & Vine, west of Whittier Research Building (WHIT) |
Parking Garage Permits
Note: Parking garage student permit holders are assigned to parking lots when visiting East Campus.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | Assigned Housing | City Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14R | - | $459.00 |
|
14th & Avery (14PG) | |
| 17R | - | $486.00 |
|
17th & R (17PG) | |
| 18R | - | $486.00 | Same as 17R | 18th & R (The 50-50) | |
| 19R | - | $486.00 |
|
19th & Vine (19PG) |
Here are the parking permit options available to resident students who live on East Campus in University Housing or Greek Housing.
Two permit duration types are available:
- Annual Permits
- Annual Permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-August following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
- Nine Month Permit
- Nine Month permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-May following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
Permit Options
Permit Legends
Non-reserved Permits
Note: Non-reserved student permit holders, except permit M holders, are assigned to parking lots when visiting City Campus. Permit M holders require additional permit for other university campus areas.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | Assigned Housing | East Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | - | $405.00 |
|
Massengale (MRC) |
Here are the parking permit options available to commuter students who take classes primarily on City Campus.
Two permit duration types are available:
- Annual Permits
- Annual Permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-August following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
- Nine Month Permits
- Nine Month permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-May following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
Permit Options
Permit Legends
Non-reserved Permits
Note: Non-reserved student permit holders are assigned to parking lots when visiting East Campus.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | City Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | $540.00 | $405.00 | Multiple City & East Campus locations |
Reserved Permits
Note: Reserved student permit holders are assigned to parking lots when visiting East Campus.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | City Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | - | $972.00 | Morrill Hall (MORR) | |
| D2 | - | $972.00 | Shorr Center (SHOR) |
Parking Garage Permits
Note: Parking garage student permit holders are assigned to parking lots when visiting East Campus.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | City Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14C | $612.00 | $459.00 | 14th & Avery (14PG) | |
| 17C | $648.00 | $486.00 | 17th & R (17PG) | |
| 19C | $648.00 | $486.00 | 19th & Vine (19PG) | |
| SG | $648.00 | $486.00 | 625 Stadium Drive (SDPG) |
Here are the parking permit options available to commuter students who take classes primarily on East Campus.
Two permit duration types are available:
- Annual Permits
- Annual Permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-August following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
- Nine Month Permits
- Nine Month permits are effective from mid-August current year till mid-May following year. Permit must be ordered/renewed before mid-August for the start of the academic year.
Permit Options
Permit Legends
Non-reserved Permits
Note: Non-reserved student permit holders are assigned to parking lots when visiting City Campus.
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | East Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | $540.00 | $405.00 | Multiple City & East Campus locations |
Perimeter Permit
| Permit | Annual | Nine Month | City & East Campus Parking | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | $276.00 | $207.00 | Multiple City & East campus locations |
Online Purchase
Purchasing Steps
- Login using your My.UNL Account credentials (e.g. jdoe2)
- Read the instructions in the Permit Order Section and select "Next"
- Select the permit type and desired duration
- Enter current vehicle information
- Choose your payment method:
- Choose the Consolidated Billing method to obtain 1 or 2 installment options or Graduate Student monthly options
- 1-installment: Full permit cost added as a single entry to your student bill
- 2-installment: Full permit cost is split in half and appears in both fall and spring semester of your student bill
- Graduate Student: Monthly billing
- Pay using a credit card. Choices include MasterCard, Visa, or Discover
- Choose the Consolidated Billing method to obtain 1 or 2 installment options or Graduate Student monthly options
- Review your order before selecting the "Pay Now" button on the checkout page
- Receive a confirmation e-mail sent to your registered e-mail address
In-office Purchase
Purchasing Steps
- Access the Permit Application/Registration Form using the link above and fill out the form on your device
- Once the form has been filled, bring the printed form to our office located in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage, 625 Stadium Drive Suite A.
- Office hours are 7.30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Provide form and payment to service staff
Parking facilities users must agree to and be familiar with their use agreements and regulations upon purchasing a parking permit or using a university-controlled parking facility.
Non-reserved parking permits are based on availability and do not guarantee a parking space. The Additional Permit Information page lists more information regarding proper permit usage and display, and how to replace or change a permit.
Cancellations
Permits ordered online that are not mailed must be picked up within 30 days of the permit's effective date or purchase date, whichever is later. If it is not picked up, the permit will be voided and a one-month fee will be assessed.
Requests for permit cancellation can be made in person, by email or U.S. mail. If the actual permit has been processed and mailed, it must be returned to Parking & Transportation Services for cancellation and refund processing.
Refunds
Cancel your parking permit by returning the actual permit to University Parking and Transit Services. If you no longer need to park on campus, return the permit for credit to student accounts and to cancel payment obligations.
- Refund amount for a fully paid permit equals the cost of the permit, minus the monthly fees since purchase and any unpaid citations
- A Check for the refund amount will be mailed within 6 weeks
- If permit is cancelled before the consolidated bill is in the system, there will not be a second permit billing entry.
Please be Aware
Restriction on Use of University & University or Foundation Funds for Purchase of Parking Permits
No campus department may use state, revolving, grant, contract, or other university funds or University of Foundation funds to pay for faculty/staff or student parking permits. Campus departments may purchase parking permits for special events, research participants, departmental vendors and visitors.