Transportation Services offers a limited number of residential student parking permits. These permits provide on-campus student residents with the highest level of parking convenience and predictability at a higher price point than a traditional student periphery parking permit.
The number of permits issued for designated residential parking areas ensures that permit holders will be able to find a parking space within their assigned lot, garage, or area. This type of permit is ideal for students who regularly rely on their automobile for professional, personal, or academic obligations, or for those who desire more convenient access to their vehicle.
Because of the limited number of spaces in each residential area, it is important that students with residential permits park in their designated residential area and not park in other residential areas; however, they may also park in student periphery lots.
Additional parking options for all residential permit holders are available during off-peak hours.
Purchase Process & Calendar
Most student residential permits may be purchased online, on-site, or over the phone and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are limited and may sell out quickly. However, there is no need to log in early; early log-ins do not receive priority. During high volume online traffic, you may be placed in a virtual queue. Do not refresh your browser or open multiple windows. Staying on the page is the best way to keep your place. The queue page will update as your turn gets closer.
When it is your turn, you will have five minutes to click "Yes" and enter the site. If you do not respond within five minutes, you will be returned to the queue.
Some specific permit types -- such as Greek residential permits -- are only available for purchase on-site at our customer service center.
Pre-sale Window for Returning Residential Students (those who had an on-campus housing assignment last academic year):
9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Permit Sales for All Eligible Residential Students:
9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Eligibility
Residential permits are restricted to students with confirmed on-campus housing assignments. Access to specific student residential parking areas may be further restricted based on housing location.
Returning residential students with a confirmed housing assignment have priority of purchase during the designated pre-sale window.
Pricing
2026-2027 Standard Permit Annual Price (based on an academic year of eight months): $504
2026-2027 R16 Permit Annual Price (based on an academic year of eight months): $336
2026-2027 R19 Permit Annual Price (12 months): $252
Student residential permits—with the exception of Greek Residential permits and residential periphery (RK) permits -- are only available to purchase for the entire academic year. Students who no longer need or desire residential parking during any portion of the year may choose to return their permit for a pro-rated refund.
