Student Parking Information
Spring 2025 Student Permits
Spring Renewal Dates
| PERMIT TYPE | RENEWAL START DATE | RENEWAL END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| SCP-CARPOOL | Oct. 28 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| CC-Centennial Campus Decks | Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| CD-Coliseum Deck | Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| CB-Centennial Biomedical Campus | Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| DD-Dan Allen Deck | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| F-Fringe | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| L2-Off Peak | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| V-Varsity | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| W-West | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| AH-Accessible Permit | Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| SL-Student Leader | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| GV-Greek Village | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RC-Resident Centennial | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RDS-Resident Director, Student | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RE-Resident East | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RF-Resident Ferry | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RH-Resident ES King/Western Manor | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RN-Resident North | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RS-Resident Storage | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RV-Resident Village | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| RW-Resident West | Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. | Nov. 11 at 11:30 p.m. |
| Open Permit Sales | Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m. |
Please Note: There are a limited number of permits sold. Permits are sold based on the number of completed credit hours you have and the availability of parking spaces. To purchase a parking permit, students must be registered for courses.
Spring 2025 permits expire on May 13, 2025
- The following permits are currently sold out:
- Commuter
- CC: Centennial Campus Decks
- CD: Coliseum Deck
- Residential
- RN: Resident North
- RS: Resident Storage
- Commuter
Permit Categories
Residential Student Permits
- Residential permits are not valid in any hourly pay area on campus (including the pay areas on CD and DD ground floors).
- Visit our accessible parking page for more information.
Permits are virtual and there is no physical decal to display in your vehicle. Park so that your license plate faces the drive lane. If you wish to back into a parking space, check out the Vanity License Plate program below.
| PERMIT TYPE | AREA / INFO | 24-25 SPRING SEMESTER COST | MAP REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Wolf Village (RV) | Residents of Wolf Village Apartments | $230 (per semester) | RV |
| Resident East (RE) | Residents of Syme, Gold, Welch, Turlington, Alexander, Tucker, Watauga, Berry, Becton, Bagwell, Wood, Owen | $230 (per semester) | RE |
| Resident Wolf Ridge (RC) | Residents of Wolf Ridge on Centennial Campus | $230 (per semester) | RC |
| Resident West (RW) | Residents of Sullivan, Lee, Bragaw, Carroll, Metcalf, Bowen, University Towers | $230 (per semester) | RW |
| Resident ES King or Western Manor (RH) | Residents of ES King Village or Western Manor Apartments Valid January 1 - June 30 | $230 (per semester) | RH |
| Resident Storage (RS) | First-Year Residents of University Housing Only | $230 (per semester) | RS (SOLD OUT) |
| Resident Avent Ferry (RF) | Residents of Avent Ferry Complex | $230 (per semester) | RF |
| GV (Greek Village) | Residents of Greek Village | $230 (per semester) | GV |
| Resident North (RN) | Residents of North Hall | $230 (per semester) | RN (SOLD OUT) |
| Motorcycle (M) | Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle spaces throughout campus. | $52 (Annually) | M |
Commuter Student Permits
- First-year commuter students are only eligible to purchase a Varsity or Fringe Lot permit.
- Overnight parking is not permitted in any commuter areas. For additional information regarding parking rules and regulations, please see the Transportation Ordinances.
- Commuter permits are not valid in any hourly pay area on campus (including the ground floors of CD and DD).
- Students with commuter parking deck permits (CB, CC, CD, DD, W) can cross-park in other student parking decks after 3 p.m.
- Commuter students living near campus are not eligible for an on-campus parking permit. For specific locations, please see section 2.3.6 of our ordinances.
- Visit our accessible parking page for more information.
Permits are virtual and there is no physical decal to display in your vehicle. Park so that your license plate faces the drive lane. If you wish to back into a parking space, check out the Vanity License Plate program below.
| PERMIT TYPE | AREA / INFO | 24-25 SPRING SEMESTER COST | MAP REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Deck (CD) | Coliseum Deck (permit area only-floors 2 and up) | $220 (per semester) | CD (SOLD OUT) |
| Dan Allen Deck (DD) | Dan Allen Deck-Graduate Student Only (permit area only-floors 2 and up) | $220 (per semester) | DD |
| Centennial Campus Decks (CC) | Method Rd. Complex, Varsity Research Building, Partners Way Deck, MRC Deck, Toxicology Deck | $220 (per semester) | CC (SOLD OUT) |
| Centennial Biomedical Campus (CB) | Vet School Students Only - Includes CBC Deck, CBC North Lot, Fringe Lot. Permit allows for parking in Coliseum Deck, Dan Allen Deck, Partners Way Deck, Toxicology Deck, and MRC Deck between the hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. | $220 (per semester) | CB |
| West (W) | West Deck, Armory Lot | $220 (per semester) | W |
| Varsity (V) | Varsity Lot | $110 (per semester) | V |
| Fringe (F) | Fringe Parking (Centennial Campus Only) | $192.50 (per semester) | F |
| L Off Peak/Evening (L) | Allows parking 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Coliseum Deck, Dan Allen Deck, West "W" Deck, Partners Way Deck, MRC Deck, Toxicology Deck, CBC Deck, CBC North Lot, CBC Annex Lot, or the Fringe Lots. This permit does not allow parking on campus from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. If you need all day parking, do not purchase this permit. | $82.50 (per semester) | L |
| Motorcycle (M) | Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle spaces throughout campus. | $52 (Annually) | M |
Other Permits
| PERMIT TYPE | AREA / INFO | 24-25 SPRING SEMESTER COST | MAP REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Carpool (SCP) | Cost split between carpoolers. You must apply through the online Carpool Application. After receiving an "approved status" email, all members must log into ncsu.aimsparking.com to pay for the permit. View carpool page for parking area. | $220 split between members (per semester) | SCP |
| FSL Aux (FSL) | Greek Life members who purchase a commuter parking permit (CB, CC, CD, DD, F, or W) may purchase a Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) auxiliary permit in addition to their commuter permit for an additional $10. The “FSL” auxiliary permit allows parking in the Varsity Lot. Students with “V” (Varsity) permits, or any student resident permit, are not eligible for the “FSL” auxiliary permit. Failure to maintain a valid University student permit will result in the "FSL" permit being revoked. | $10 (Annually) | FSL |
| Daily/Hourly Parking | Daily Hourly Pay By Plate option. Payments made with Park Mobile App ParkMobile App. Visitor Parking Information Page | $3 first hour $2 every addt'l hour $15.day max | Visitor Locations |
| Loading Zone (LZ) | Loading/unloading permits may be issued to people who need to access loading areas/docks on campus temporarily. Permits are valid for 30 minutes only in designated loading zones/spaces. Permits may be obtained by calling the Transportation Office at 919-515-3424. | $0 | LZ |
Front Vanity License Plate Program
- Permits are virtual, and your license plate is your parking credential.
- No physical permit is issued to display in your vehicle.
- If your license plate is not identical to the plate on the rear of your vehicle, you must park so that your plate faces the drive lane. If you wish to back into your parking space, you may purchase a front vanity plate for $10 in the Transportation office.
Plate orders are placed on the 15th of each month. Processing time could take up to 3 weeks after the order is placed.
You will be emailed when your plate is available for pickup.
Spring 2025 Parking Permit Prorations Schedule
Spring Semester | Spring Semester | Sales % | Refund % |
|---|---|---|---|
11/5/2024 | 1/3/2025 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
1/4/2025 | 1/10/2025 | 100.00% | 93.33% |
1/11/2025 | 1/17/2025 | 93.33% | 86.66% |
1/18/2025 | 1/24/2025 | 86.66% | 79.99% |
1/25/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 79.99% | 73.32% |
2/1/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 73.32% | 66.65% |
2/8/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 66.65% | 59.98% |
2/15/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 59.98% | 53.31% |
2/22/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 53.31% | 46.64% |
3/1/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 46.64% | 39.97% |
3/8/2025 | 3/14/2025 | 39.97% | 33.30% |
3/15/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 33.30% | 26.63% |
3/22/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 26.63% | 19.96% |
3/29/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 19.96% | 13.29% |
4/5/2025 | 4/11/2025 | 13.29% | 6.62% |
4/12/2025 | 4/18/2025 | 6.62% | 0.0% |
4/19/2025 | 4/25/2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
4/26/2025 | 5/2/2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
5/3/2025 | 5/9/2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
5/10/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on changes in the official university schedule.*
No refunds after April 18, 2025.
How to Purchase a Parking Permit
What do I need to make a purchase?
- Unity ID.
- Unity password.
- Vehicle make, model, and year.
- License plate number.
- Insurance Company and Policy Number
- No unpaid citations.
- Permit type you wish to purchase.
- Debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
Note: You can cancel your transaction anytime before submitting your payment information.
Follow this step-by-step guide on how to purchase your parking permit. Please note that first-year students (transfers included) will not have a parking account until their purchase date.
Purchase a permit using your parking account. ncsu.aimsparking.com.
Accessibility Parking
Visit our accessible parking page for more information.