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Student Parking Permits

Parking Permits are required from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Purchase Permit
Display the appropriate parking zone permit on the bottom of the passenger-side windshield; unless parked at an activated parking meter or in a hourly pay lot. Permit Placement

Parking permits are the property of Transportation. Parking permits, replacement permits and/or temporary permits may not be given, traded, sold, or borrowed. The permitholder on record is responsible for any violations.

Parking Permits

Permits are available for open sale beginning July 1 (Graduate Students), July 2 (90 credits or more), July 3 (all others). Nine-digit student ID is necessary to complete the purchase process. Be sure to have your current vehicle information (including insurance) on hand, as well.

Parking permits are sold based on:
1) number of credits and
2) availability of parking spaces

Freshmen may purchase permits/bring vehicles to campus
Resident freshmen may purchase a resident storage permit; commuting freshmen may purchase Varsity Lot commuter parking. The resident storage permit is not recommended for students who require quick access to their vehicles; i.e., off campus jobs, but for students who want access to their vehicles on weekends or trips home.

Once your purchase is complete, your permit will be mailed to the address you specify at the time of purchase.

Please note: Demand exceeds parking space. Not everyone will be able to purchase a parking permit - investigate other parking options (commuters - Wolfline/park and ride; residents - private parking providers.)

Summer Parking Permits

Summer permits are available for online sale beginning the first Monday in May. They are prorated and valid for the entire summer (remainder of the academic year - mid August). Transportation does not sell permits for each summer session.

Greek Village Permits

Students who are members of a fraternity or sorority at Greek Village may purchase a P permit online beginning the first week of July.

Exam Parking Permits

Exam permits may be purchased from the Transportation Office, Administrative Services I, 2721 Sullivan Drive beginning the Friday prior to exams.

Resident students may purchase a West Lot permit for $2/day. Commuters may purchase a Coliseum or Dan Allen Deck permit for $2/day as space allows.

Wolfline continues normal service during exams.

Safety Concerns

Are our parking lots "safe?" Statistically, campus has relatively low crime - most crimes are "crimes of opportunity." Our parking lots are well lighted and campus is patrolled by our campus police. You can reduce your risk by ALWAYS locking your vehicle and not leaving any valuable items in plain sight. If you must leave valuables in your vehicle, lock them in the trunk.

Parking Permit Refund

Graduating? Congratulations!
Winter graduates may return permits to the Transportation office in mid-December for a prorated refund. Spring graduates may return their permit by the end of May for a prorated refund. The office is located at 2721 Sullivan Drive, Administrative Services I. Please allow three to four business weeks to process and receive your refund check.