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: University Park students, regardless of semester standing, can purchase parking for summer 2025. Permit options include Lot 11, Lot 22, Lot 82, Lot 83, WDS - West Deck, YAS - 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 via the link below:
First-Year Student Parking Request Application
A decision will be emailed to applicants within two to three business days, including permit registration instructions for approved students. Except for students with a valid state-issued ADA parking placard, approved first-year students will only be eligible to purchase parking for Lot 83.
Permit Registration Dates*
SUMMER 2025
Now available.
FALL 2025/SPRING 2026
Monday, Aug. 11:
- 10 a.m. – Lot 22 (Eastview Terrace residents)
- 12 p.m. – Lot 42 (Nittany Apartments residents)
- 2 p.m. – Lot 81 (Pollock Halls and South Halls residents)
Tuesday, Aug. 12:
- 10 a.m. – Lot 82 (East Halls and North Halls residents)
- 12 p.m. – WDS-West Deck (North Halls and West Halls residents)
- 2 p.m. – Lot 11 (White Course Apartments residents)
Wednesday, Aug. 13:
- 10 a.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)
Thursday, Aug. 14:
- 12 p.m. – Lot 83 (Approved first-year residents)
- 2 p.m. – Lot 83 (Off-campus residents needing overnight storage)
Friday, Aug. 15:
- 12 p.m. – SCR-Student Commuter (Off-campus residents)
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 - $56
- Fall only - $72
- Fall/Spring - $144
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15.
Lot 11
Rates
- Summer - $176
- Fall only - $223.50
- Fall/Spring - $447
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Lot 22
Rates
- Summer - $306
- Fall only - $389
- Fall/Spring - $778
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
Lot 42
Rates
- Summer not available.
- Fall only - $389
- Fall/Spring - $778
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
Lot 81
Rates
- Summer not available.
- Fall only - $389
- Fall/Spring - $778
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.
Lot 82
All on-campus residents (summer only)
SOLD OUT FOR SUMMER 2025
Rates
- Summer - $306
- Fall only - $389
- Fall/Spring - $778
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Lot 83
Rates
- Summer - $204
- Fall only - $259.50
- Fall/Spring - $519
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 for on-campus residents, 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 for off-campus residents, and 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 for approved first-year students.
WDS - West Deck
All on-campus residents (summer only)
Rates
- Summer - $204
- Fall only - $259.50
- Fall/Spring - $519
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
YAS-West Deck
Rates
- Summer - $204
- Fall only - $259.50
- Fall/Spring - $519
Note: Fall only and fall/spring permits will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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.
Additional evening/weekend access in the gated facilities will become available two business days after purchasing your permit.
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.