Student Parking
Read up on student parking eligibility rules, review parking rates and lot locations, and select the option that best suits you.
Parking Options
On-Campus Resident Students
Students living on-campus may purchase a parking permit based on their residence area for one semester at a time or the full academic year.
Permit options and details are outlined below for students to explore.
Off-Campus Students
Students living off-campus can purchase a permit based on their need for overnight parking storage for one semester at a time or the full academic year. Permit options are listed below for students to explore.
Transportation Services also offers a reduced-cost daily parking program at several convenient locations throughout campus. With the on-campus parking decks often reaching visitor parking capacity, this program offers guaranteed parking access around campus for a lower price than the daily rate offered at the decks.
Eligibility
- Active Penn State ID and Access account
- License plate(s) information (vehicles must be owned by the student or a member of the student's immediate family)
- Completed at least 29.1 credits, except for commuters, graduate students, and pre-approved first year students (visit the Transportation Services website for more information on first-year student parking exceptions).
- Note: First-year students with extenuating circumstances may request approval to purchase a student parking permit by completing the First-Year Student Parking Application. Please note that due to a significant reduction in available on-campus student parking, a very limited number of requests will be approved. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 20.
- All campus parking areas are reserved 24/7 and require a permit or payment to park.
Permit Registration Dates*
SUMMER 2026
Summer 2026 student permits are now available.
FALL 2026/SPRING 2027
Fall 2026/spring 2027 student permits will be available on the following dates:
- Monday, Aug. 10
- 10 a.m. - Lot 22
- 12 p.m. - Lot 42
- 2 p.m. - Lot 81
- Tuesday, Aug. 11
- 10 a.m. - Lot 82
- 12 p.m. - WDS-West Deck (eligible on-campus students)
- 2 p.m. - Lot 11
- Wednesday, Aug. 12
- 10 a.m. - Lot 83 (eligible on-campus students)
- 2 p.m. - YAS-West Deck (off-campus students)
- Thursday, Aug. 13
- 12 p.m. - Lot 83 (approved first-year students)
- 2 p.m. - Lot 83 (off-campus students)
- Friday, Aug. 14
- 12 p.m. - SCR
NON-PENN STATE PARKING OPTIONS
Below is a list of off-campus companies that may have available parking for purchase. Please note that these companies are not affiliated with Penn State, and the University is not responsible for how each company manages their parking lease agreements. Students offered parking leases through these companies are strongly encouraged to contact Student Legal Services for a free review of the contract language prior to signing an agreement.
| Associated Realty Property Management | 456 Beaver Avenue | 814-231-3333 |
| Continental Real Estate Management | 300 S Allen Street | 814-238-1598 |
| Westside Village Apartments | 140 N Gill Street | 814-234-1707 |
| State College Parking Rentals | 140 N Gill Street | 814-234-1707 |
| Nittany Express Inc. | 2190 High Tech Road | 814-867-4646 |
| State College Borough | 243 S Allen Street | 814-278-4769 |
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 - $59.36
- Fall - $76.50
- Fall/Spring - $153
Note: SCR fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at noon Friday, Aug. 14.
Lot 11
Rates
- Summer - $184.10
- Fall - $234.50
- Fall/Spring - $469
Note: Lot 11 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Lot 22
Rates
- Summer not available.
- Fall - $408.50
- Fall/Spring - $817
Note: Lot 22 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10.
Lot 42
Rates
- Summer not available.
- Fall - $408.50
- Fall/Spring - $817
Note: Lot 42 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at noon Monday, Aug. 10.
Lot 81
Rates
- Summer not available.
- Fall - $408.50
- Fall/Spring - $817
Note: Lot 81 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10.
Lot 82
All on-campus residents (summer sessions)
SOLD OUT FOR SUMMER 2026
Rates
- Summer - $320.32
- Fall - $408.50
- Fall/Spring - $817
Note: Lot 82 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Lot 83
Rates
- Summer - $213.64
- Fall - $272.50
- Fall/Spring - $545
Note: Lot 82 fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 for on-campus residents, noon Thursday, Aug. 13 for approved first-year studnets, and 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 for off-campus students.
Lot 83 will have reduced capacity starting this summer. Learn more about this impact to off-campus student parking here.
WDS - West Deck
All on-campus residents (summer sessions)
Rates
- Summer - $213.64
- Fall - $272.50
- Fall/spring - $545
Note: WDS-West Deck fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at noon Tuesday, Aug. 11.
YAS-West Deck
Rates
- Summer - $213.64
- Fall - $272.50
- Fall/spring - $545
Note: YAS-West Deck fall/spring permits will be available for purchase starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Lot 83 will have reduced capacity starting this summer. Learn more about this impact to off-campus student parking here.
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.
Vehicle Flasher Use
Students with a valid parking permit may use designated short-term parking spaces for up to 15 minutes, provided their vehicle’s four-way flashers are engaged.
Important: Flashers do not authorize parking in the following areas:
- Pay station spaces
- Along curbs or on sidewalks
- Locations that obstruct roadways
- Disability spaces or wheelchair ramps
- Bus pull-offs
- Fire lanes
- Reserved spaces
Vehicles parked in these areas may be ticketed or towed, even if flashers are in use.
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.
Additional evening/weekend access in the gated facilities is available two business days after purchasing your permit.
No parking at Commuter lots between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Events
Permits are valid for most campus events.
On Penn State Football home game days, park in areas west of Bigler Road.
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.