Student Parking
Read up on student parking eligibility rules, review parking rates and lot locations, and register for the permit that best suits you.
Eligibility
- University Park students, regardless of semester standing, can purchase parking for summer 2024. Permit options include Lot 11, Lot 82, Lot 83, WDS - West Deck, and Student Commuter.
- If you're enrolled in a for-credit class at University Park or World Campus, you are required to purchase a permit to park at University Park.
First-Year Student Parking
At least 29.1 completed credits are required to purchase student parking for the fall and spring semesters.
Students with extenuating circumstances may apply for an exception to allow for purchase of a student permit. The application will be available online beginning Monday, July 29.
Permit Registration Dates*
SUMMER 2024
Now available
FALL 2024/SPRING 2025
Monday, Aug. 19:
- 12 p.m. - Lot 22 (Eastview Terrace residents)
- 2 p.m. - Lot 42 (Nittany Apartments residents)
Tuesday, Aug. 20:
- 12 p.m. - Lot 81 (Pollock Halls and South Halls residents)
- 2 p.m. - Lot 82 (East Halls and North Halls residents)
Wednesday, Aug. 21:
- 12 p.m. - WDS-West Deck (North Halls and West Halls residents)
- 2 p.m. - Lot 11 (White Course Apartments residents)
Thursday, Aug. 22:
- 12 p.m. - Lot 83 (East Halls, Eastview Terrace, Nittany Apartments, Pollock Halls, and South Halls residents needing overnight storage parking)
- 2 p.m. - YAS-West Deck (Off-campus residents)
Friday, Aug. 23:
- 10 a.m. – Lot 83 (Off-campus residents needing overnight storage)
- 12 p.m. - SCR-Student Commuter (Off-campus residents)
- 2 p.m. – Lot 83 (Approved first-year students)
Permit Options
You can select where you live to find a permit that fits your needs. When you log in to the parking portal to purchase a permit, your options will display based on availability. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rates are prorated every Sunday and display at checkout.
Students with weekly parking needs must purchase a permit in person at the Transportation Services Office.
Commuter
Rates
Summer - $63
Fall only - $66
Fall/Spring - $132
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
YAS-West Deck
Rates
Summer not available.
Fall only - $247
Fall/Spring - $494
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.
Lot 11
Rates
Summer - $203
Fall only - $213
Fall/Spring - $425
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Lot 22
Rates
Summer not available.
Fall only - $371
Fall/Spring - $741
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19.
Lot 42
Rates
Summer not available.
Fall only - $371
Fall/Spring - $741
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19.
Lot 81
Rates
Summer not available.
Fall only - $371
Fall/Spring - $741
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Lot 82
Rates
Summer - $353
Fall only - $371
Fall/Spring - $741
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20.
WDS - West Deck
Rates
Summer - $179
Fall only - $247
Fall/Spring - $494
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Lot 83
Rates
Summer - $179
Fall only - $247
Fall/Spring - $494
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 for on-campus residents, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 for off-campus residents, and 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 for approved first-year students.
Additional Access
Commuter Lots
All student permits are valid for parking at the Commuter lots during all hours, except between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. and home football Saturdays.
Events
Permits are valid for most campus events.
On Penn State Football home game days, park in areas west of Bigler Road.
Evening and Weekend
Permits are valid at most faculty/staff parking areas on weekdays from 4 p.m. through 7:30 a.m. and all day on Saturdays and Sundays, as highlighted in yellow with the E/W symbol on the student parking interactive map. Orange lots are available after 3 p.m.
If license plate information is correct, gates will automatically open at the East, HUB, Nittany, and West parking decks during evening/weekend hours. If gates do not open, tap your Penn State ID at the in-lane machine for access.
No parking at Commuter lots between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Commonwealth Campus Parking
Find a parking space at University Park or another campus.
Student Arrival
Special parking rules are in place during student arrival periods.