Visitor Parking
Visitors are encouraged to use one of the designated visitor pay lots located throughout campus. Hourly rates apply.
Parking is enforced Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. in faculty/staff and commuter areas. Residential parking areas are enforced Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - midnight and Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gated Visitor Pay Spaces - pay on exit
- $3 for first hour, or any portion
- $2 for every additional hour, or any portion of
- $15 daily rate
- $20 lost ticket fee
Non Gated Visitor Pay Spaces - pay upon arrival
- $3 for first hour, or any portion of
- $2 for every additional hour, or any portion of
- $15 daily rate
No Cash - Debit and Credit Cards ONLY: Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express
View the details of Pay Lots and Metered Parking on the main parking page.
Where can I get visitor parking information on campus?
NC State Transportation Office:
2721 Sullivan Drive. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Tip: For fishing pier parking, park in marked spaces only. Overflow parking is located at the MRC deck. Visitor permit required 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permit is available for purchase at the Transportation office.
Visitor Resources
Non-Gated Visitor Pay Spaces
Pay-by-plate. Be sure to enter the correct license plate number!
North Campus
- N.C. State Belltower - 10 spaces
- Ferndell Lot - 15 spaces
Central Campus
- West Lot - 39 spaces
- Weisiger-Brown Athletic Facility - 10 spaces
- Dan Allen Carriageway - 22 spaces
- Avent Ferry - 15 spaces
Centennial Campus
- Poulton Deck - 86 spaces
- Capability South Lot - 36 spaces
- Partners Way Deck - 99 spaces
Centennial Biomedical Campus
- CBC West Lot - 10 spaces
Visitor Maps
Find My Way
Campus Maps
Ride the Wolfline
Wolfline Routes
Accessible Visitor Permits
Individuals with a state-issued accessible / handicap placard must purchase visitor parking in order to park on campus.
Campus Tours
Campus tours are conducted from the E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center located at 1210 Varsity Drive at the intersection of Western Boulevard and Varsity Drive.
Do you ticket visitors parked in permit areas?
Yes. Parking permits are enforced from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except on Official University Holidays. Please pay close attention to signs as some lots have extended enforcement hours. Visitor permits are not valid in pay lots or pay-by-plate locations.
Special permits are required for loading/unloading and events.