Fall 2025-26 Student Residence Hall Permit Sale Dates
All permit sales begin at 9:00 a.m. CST on their respective day.
Student Permit Sale Dates
| Housing Contract | New/Transfer Students | Returning Students | Lots Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCA & MWL: Maple, Willow, Larch, Oak, Elm, Freeman, Barton, Birch, Welch, Roberts, Lyon, Linden | Lottery for Lot 63, all other permits Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Monday, July 21, 2025 | Lot 63, Stadium and towers subject to availability |
| Buchanan/ Geoffroy | Lottery for Lot 62, all other permits Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | Monday, July 21, 2025 | Lot 62, Stadium and towers subject to availability |
| Towers: Wallace, Wilson | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | Lot 61 and Stadium |
| UDA: Martin, Eaton, Friley, Helser | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | Lot 61 and Stadium, subject to availability |
| SUV: Schilletter and University Village | Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Thursday, August 7, 2025 | Lots 201 & 202 |
| Frederiksen Court | Friday, August 8, 2025 | Friday, August 8, 2025 | Lot 112 |
Fall 2025-26 Student Commuter Permits
All permit sales begin at 9:00 a.m. CST on their respective day.
| Location | Sale Date |
|---|---|
| Lot 29 (North of Molecular Biology Building) | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
| Lot 68 (North of the Power Plant) | Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
| Lot 119 and Lot 120 (West of Frederiksen Court) | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| Lot 93 (Veterinary Medicine) valid in 93, 94, 94A and 94B | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
Greek Community & Off-Campus Student Permits
Permit Options: Stadium and Lot 61 (if available)
- Students living in Greek Community or off-campus housing who need overnight parking: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Ames Intermodal Facility
2025-2026 AIF permits go live Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. CST.
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Reminders
- Permits purchased online are valid for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Permit prices and refunds are prorated.
- Lot permits are not valid for medical/vendor stalls, staff sections, or meters located in the lot. Please look for and read the signs and stickers around the Lot or on the meter.
2025-2026 Student Permits
Important Notes
- Parking permits can only be purchased through the Parking Portal.
- Students must have a signed housing contract to purchase a permit for the Residence Hall parking lots.
- Only available and/or eligible lots will be displayed to you.
- Have your license plate and vehicle information ready when logging in.
- Your license plate is your permit.
- All permit sales begin at 9:00 a.m. CST on their respective day.
- There will be no enforcement on student lots from August 8 to August 22, 2025.
- If these desired lots are full, students will have the option to purchase a Stadium permit.
- Lot 61 permits are valid in: Lots 61A, 61B, 61C, 61G
- Lot 112 permits are valid in: Lots 112A, B, C, D, F, G, J, L and N
- Stadium permits are valid in Lots S2-S8
- You will be required to move your vehicle for game days and other special events.
- Details about when and where to move vehicles is emailed to permit holders in advance.
- You will be required to move your vehicle for game days and other special events.
- Note: SUV residents are allowed to purchase 2 permits for the lot.
- You must purchase your first permit for one vehicle and, in a separate transaction, purchase your second permit for your other vehicle.
- Using this same method, you will be able to purchase 1 motorcycle or commuter permit.