News and Current Events
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Fall 2024 Annual Parking Permit Sales Dates
Annual parking permits will be offered for online purchase beginning at 9:00 am on each date listed on the schedule below. Go to the parking permit sales portal and sign in using Central Login to purchase a permit.
The Office of Parking and Transportation uses license plate recognition (LPR) to enforce permit requirements. Most individuals will not be issued a physical permit. Instead, a virtual parking permit will be assigned to the license plate entered at the time of purchase. When parking in university lots, license plates must be properly affixed and facing the drive lane. The following permits will still require a physical permit to be displayed: Reserved Space, Laboratory School, Departmental Business, Guest, Board of Trustees and Motorcycle.
It is extremely important to correctly enter the license plate information. License plate entry requirements can be found on the parking website. Students will be limited to one license plate/vehicle to assign to their permit. Faculty and staff may enter more than one license plate/vehicle to assign to their permit. Permit holders can change the vehicle assigned to their parking permit at any time by filling out an online form on the parking website.
Student Storage permits are valid from August 1 to May 15 annually. All other permits are valid from August 1 to July 31 annually.
Additional information about campus parking and transportation is available on the website.
Faculty/Staff, Doctoral, Graduate Assistant, Retiree July 8, 2024
Commuter Student July 15, 2024
Returning Residence Hall, Student Apartment, Cardinal Court July 22, 2024
First Year/Transfer Residence Hall Students July 25, 2024
Counter Sales Begin July 29, 2024
Permit Pick Up Begins July 29, 2024
Postal Option Ends July 29, 2024
U-High/Metcalf will coincide with school registration dates.
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Rules and Regulations Brochure
A copy of the 2024 - 2025 Parking Rules and Regulations brochure can be downloaded here. Parking regulations are enforced year-round, including summers and semester breaks.
To download the campus parking lot map click here.
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Presenting New Smart Meters at Illinois State University
With the start of the new school year, the Office of Parking and Transportation is installing new smart meters on campus. When you are visiting housing, dining, and other locations on campus, now you will have more payment options at the meters!
Smart meters can be found in all campus metered locations. These meters accept coins, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with the option of contactless payment. To pay at the meter, drivers will insert coins, card, or select contactless payment, select the amount of time, confirm their payment, and watch the display for authorization.
Drivers also have the option to pay by phone with the Park Smarter app. The Park Smarter app allows contactless payment by parking space. Please note, campus meters will no longer accept payments from the Passport Parking app. Those wishing to pay by app will need to download Park Smarter. The pay by space lot at the South University Garage will also be accepting payment with the Park Smarter app and at the two kiosks located in the stairways. Spaces must be paid before leaving the vehicle parked.
Campus parking meters are intended for short-term parking and all meters have time limits to ensure space availability. Metered spaces must be paid at all times. Drivers needing daily or annual parking can purchase a parking permit from the Office of Parking and Transportation.
For more information about campus parking and smart meters, please contact the parking office.
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Join the Parking Announcements Listserv. We would like to keep you informed of happenings on campus that may affect campus parking space availability. Illinois State University regularly hosts major statewide athletic tournaments, conventions, concerts and other events on campus. The Office of Parking and Transportation will attempt to notify the campus community of upcoming events that may impact parking and any parking lot closures that may occur. Sign up here.