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25 Years of Service

Virtual Permit

Employees with 25 years of service by August 31 can receive a complimentary Faculty/ Staff Surface permit. You’ll see this option in the parking portal during open sales time if you’re eligible. This status is verified through HR. This reduction is not prorated or adjusted during the year.

Locations: Faculty/Staff and Commuter Surface Lots

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

Cost: Free

Permit Upgrade

Apply the cost of the Faculty/Staff surface permit to an All Garage Reserved Zone permit for more convenient parking. Just pay the difference. Reserved Space permit holders also have this option to retain their spot.

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A67 - A87

Virtual Permit

If you live in Fell or School Street apartments and have a vehicle registered to you or a direct family member, you can purchase a permit to park at either location.

Visitors cannot use A67 – A87 permits but can utilize street parking, metered spaces, pay lots, or purchase a one-day visitor permit.

Locations:

  • Fell Street Apartments
  • School Street Apartments

Time Frame: Valid at all times

Additional Parking for Permit Holders:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots outside the complex
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

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Purchase A67 - A87

Apartment residents can also purchase a Student Commuter permit to park on campus. Learn more about commuter permits

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All Garage Reserved Zone

Virtual Permit

Park in a Garage Zone section in campus garages.

Locations:

  • North University Street Garage
  • South University Street Garage
  • School Street Garage

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • School Street Garage Reserved Individual Spaces

Available from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • F71
  • F62
  • F61

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Purchase Garage Zone

Campus Resident Student Storage

Virtual Permit

Store your vehicle on campus while living in a residence hall. Permits are valid only in the designated lot.

Time Frame: Valid at all times

Additional Parking for Permit Holders:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

With this permit, you may be required to move your vehicle for a campus event or for snow removal. Alternate parking will be provided. Additional information and directions will come via email.

Purchase Campus Resident Student Storage

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S103

Adjacent to the Office of Parking and Transportation

Location: 709 N. Main Street

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S81

Adjacent to Wright Hall, Haynie Hall and Wilkins Hall (Tri-Towers)

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A blue School Street Garage Blue Zone Student Storage parking lot sign with Text: SSG BLUE ZONE PERMITS ONLY AT ALL TIMES, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO CITATION / TOW, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

School Street Garage Blue Zone

Adjacent to Watterson Towers

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A blue South University Street Garage Blue Zone Student Storage parking lot sign with Text: SUG BLUE ZONE PERMITS ONLY AT ALL TIMES, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO CITATION / TOW, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

South University Street Garage Blue Zone

Adjacent to the State Farm Hall of Business

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North University Street Garage Blue Zone

Adjacent to the Bone Student Center

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Cardinal Court

Virtual Permit

If you live in Cardinal Court and have a vehicle registered to you or a direct family member, you can purchase a permit to park at the complex.

Visitors cannot use Cardinal Court permits but can utilize street parking, metered spaces, pay lots, or purchase a one-day visitor permit.

Locations: Cardinal Court Complex

Time Frame: Valid at all times

Additional Parking for Permit Holders:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots outside the complex
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

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Purchase Cardinal Court

Some Cardinal Court spaces are restricted during certain times of the year. Pay careful attention to signs posted in the lot. Residents can also purchase a Student Commuter permit to park on campus. Learn more about commuter permits

Daytime Temporary

Physical Permit

A daytime permit allows those needing temporary accommodations to park on campus during business hours.

Locations: Determined by the Office of Parking and Transportation

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Department Business Permit

Physical Permit

The Business permit can be purchased for the year or for a shorter amount of time. Business spaces have a strict time limit and are meant for short-term parking.

Locations and Time Limits: Various

  • Business Spaces - 2 hours
  • Metered Spaces - 2 hours
  • Pay Lots - 2 hours
  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots - Unlimited
  • Commuter Surface Lots - Unlimited

Additional Parking for Permit Holders:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.

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Purchase Business

If using a pay lot or metered space with a Business permit, no payment is required for the first two hours. Parking must be paid after the first two hours. Time limits are strictly enforced. Permit holders cannot move from one space to another or exit the space and return to it to gain additional time. Any faculty or staff member using this permit must also have their own personal parking permit.

Emeritus/Retiree Permit

Virtual Permit

To be eligible for this benefit, you must show a current University ID with your retiree or survivor status. This permit is for the exclusive use of the emeritus or retiree and may not be transferred to any other individual. This permit is not valid in hourly pay lots or meters.

Locations: Faculty/Staff and Commuter Surface Lots

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

Cost: Free

Get Emeritus/Retiree

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Faculty/Staff Surface

Virtual Permit

Park in various surface lots across campus.

Locations: Faculty/Staff and Commuter Surface Lots

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

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Purchase Faculty/Staff

A white Garage Zone South Campus Upgrade parking lot sign with Text: GARAGE ZONE PERMITS ONLY 6am - 5pm MONDAY - FRIDAY, No Parking 4am - 6am, ANY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY PERMIT VALID AT ALL OTHER TIMES, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TOW, Illinois State University Office of Parking and Transportation, SOUTH CAMPUS UPGRADE

South Campus Upgrade

For an additional cost, add the South Campus Upgrade to this permit and take advantage of convenient parking on the top floor of the South University Street garage from 6 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Location: Garage Zone on top floor of South University Street Garage

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A white Laboratory School parking lot sign with Text: LABORATORY SCHOOL PERMITS ONLY AT ALL TIMES, 90 MINUTE LIMIT, NO PARKING 4:00am - 6:00am, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TOW, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Laboratory School

Virtual Permit

This permit allows parents and guardians of Metcalf and University High School students to park on campus.

Locations:

  • Designated spaces in lot L54
  • Designated spaces in lot F83

Additional Parking:
Available from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots

Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Spaces
  • Garage Zones

Time Limits:

  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. - 1.5 hours
  • 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. - Unlimited

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.

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Purchase Laboratory School

This permit is not intended to replace a faculty, staff, or student commuter permit. Additional permits must be purchased when working or taking classes at the University.

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Motorcycle and Moped

Physical Permit

Motorcycles and mopeds must always park in designated motorcycle areas. Parking in other spaces around campus, including garages, individual spaces, and bike racks, is not permitted.

Permit must be displayed on rear of vehicle.

Locations: Various

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Overnight Temporary

Physical Permit

An overnight permit allows those needing temporary accommodations to park on campus overnight. If you need temporary parking arrangements after business hours, contact the University Police Department: (309) 438-8631. Temporary overnight permits expire at 9 a.m.

Locations: Determined by the Office of Parking and Transportation

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Park and Ride

Virtual Permit

Park in a designated lot and walk, bike, or ride a Connect Transit bus to campus.

Locations:

  • Lot S103
  • Lot G103

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.

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Reserved Departmental Space

Physical Permit

Departmental reserved spaces are intended to facilitate departmental operations and accommodate departmental guests, donors, vendors, or others who would not normally have parking privileges on campus or in the area of the reserved space. This permit requires approval through the Office of Parking and Transportation. Approval is not guaranteed.

Locations: Determined by the Office of Parking and Transportation

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Email to Request Reserved Space

Departmental spaces are not substitutes for routine employee or student parking, nor are they meant to be convenience spaces for departmental staff. In your request, include a brief explanation of your departmental needs as it may be possible to meet those needs with existing options.

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Reserved Individual Space

Physical Permit

Park in a space that’s reserved just for you. If someone parks in your spot, give us a call and we’ll help. This permit allows for substitute parking with approval from the Office of Parking and Transportation.

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Other Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

Available from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • F71
  • F62
  • F61

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Purchase Reserved Space

These spaces are being phased out as people retire, leave the University, or no longer need them. Once a space is vacated, it will not be reassigned. New spaces are not being issued.

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Student Commuter

Virtual Permit

Park in commuter surface lots around campus.

Locations: Various

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

Available from 4 to 6 a.m.

  • S103

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.

If you need to park in a commuter space during these hours, contact the Office of Parking and Transportation.

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Purchase Student Commuter

A white Garage Zone South Campus Upgrade parking lot sign with Text: GARAGE ZONE PERMITS ONLY 6am - 5pm MONDAY - FRIDAY, No Parking 4am - 6am, ANY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY PERMIT VALID AT ALL OTHER TIMES, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TOW, Illinois State University Office of Parking and Transportation, SOUTH CAMPUS UPGRADE

South Campus Upgrade

For an additional cost, add the South Campus Upgrade to this permit and take advantage of convenient parking on the top floor of the South University Street garage from 6 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Location: Garage Zone on top floor of South University Street Garage

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A yellow U-High Junior Permit parking lot sign with Text: U-HIGH JUNIOR PERMITS, 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY, NO PARKING 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TOW, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION.

University High School Juniors

Virtual Permit

This permit allows juniors to park on campus.

Locations:

  • Lot U91
  • Lot G81

Additional Parking:
Available from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Lot U83
  • Lot G83
  • Lot G73

Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Spaces
  • Garage Zones

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.
No Parking Area: U-High Pit

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Purchase U-High Junior

A yellow U-High Senior Permit parking lot sign with Text: U-HIGH SENIOR PERMITS, 6:00AM - 7:00PM MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNIOR PERMITS VALID AFTER 3:00PM, NO PARKING 4:00AM - 6:00AM, UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES SUBJECT TO TOW, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

University High School Seniors

Virtual Permit

This permit allows seniors to park on campus.

Locations:

  • Lot U83
  • Lot G83
  • Lot G73

Additional Parking:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots
  • Commuter Surface Lots
  • Reserved Spaces
  • Garage Zones

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.
No Parking Area: U-High Pit

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Purchase U-High Senior

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Vendor Business Permit

Physical Permit

The Business permit can be purchased for the year or for a shorter amount of time. Business spaces have a strict time limit and are meant for short-term parking.

Locations and Time Limits: Various

  • Business Spaces - 2 hours
  • Metered Spaces - 2 hours
  • Pay Lots - 2 hours
  • Faculty/Staff Surface Lots - Unlimited
  • Commuter Surface Lots - Unlimited

Additional Parking for Permit Holders:
Available from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Reserved Individual Spaces
  • Garage Zones

No Parking Hours: 4 to 6 a.m.

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Call to Purchase Vendor Business

If using a pay lot or metered space with a Business permit, no payment is required for the first two hours. Parking must be paid after two hours. Time limits are strictly enforced. Permit holders cannot move from one space to another or exit the space and return to it to gain additional time.

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