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Iowa State University
Parking Portal
The Parking Portal is our new online parking management system. At this time, we are allowing Staff and Students to login with their ISU NetID and password to add current vehicle information. Anyone with a NetID should already have an account activated with their name and address, generated from Workday and AccessPlus.
If your name or address is not correct, students can request a change for this information in AccessPlus and Faculty/Staff can request a change in Workday. The information in the parking portal is imported from those sources.
If you experience any issues logging in, please contact ISU parking at 515-294-3388 or email parking@iastate.edu.
Student Summer Permits Renewals are available now through the Parking Portal
Staff Renewals are available now.
Fall 2023 Student Permits begin in July. Click here for dates.
News & Updates
June 2023
- June 12- Summer session II begins
July 2023
- July 4- University Holiday- Parking Office will be closed
- July 7- summer session I ends.
- July 12- Ames Intermodal Facility Yearly permits go on sale at 9:00 am.
- July 12-18- Returning students can begin to purchase residence hall permits online.
- July 13- Vet Med Permits go on sale for Lots 93, 94, 94A, 94B online at 9:00 am.
- July 19- Graduate Students can purchase Commuter Permits for lots 29, 68 and 119 online.
- July 20-27- Freshman/Transfer Students can begin to purchase residence hall permits online.
August 2023
- Aug 1- Commuter permits on sale to non-residence hall students at 9:00 am.
- Aug 1- Greek Community and Off Campus permits for Stadium or Lot 61 Towers on sale if available.
- Aug 4- Summer Semester ends
2023-2024 Parking Permit Prices
List of current parking permit prices.
Parking on ISU Campus
All vehicles are required to pay for meter or have permits to park on campus and in residence hall lots. Students will need to visit the Parking Office to purchase their permit over the counter if they haven't already purchased a permit online. Those who decide not to purchase a permit have to option to pay for space in a pay lot or metered space. Students can also park at the Iowa State Center Lots and ride the CyRide bus for free. For more information about where to park and how to pay for meters, click here.
Student Permits
Student Permits Summer 2023
Permits are virtual, but physical permit will be sent later. You will be allowed to park in your lot without the physical permit.
Commuter Lots 29, 68, 93/94 Vet Med and 119- Available to purchase online now through the ISU Parking Portal
Residence Hall lots 62, 112 and 201/202- Available to purchase online now through the ISU Parking Portal
Student Permit Renewal 2023-2024
Students with a signed campus housing contract can begin to renew their permits starting in July 2023. Permits will first be available to returning students, then Freshman and transfer students on the selected dates.
Commuter Permits
Graduate Students can begin to purchase commuter permits July 19, 2023. Permits will first be available to Graduate Students and all other students can purchase permits starting August 1, 2023.
Ames Intermodal Facility
Permits for Ames Intermodal Facility are on sale (credit card only) starting July 12, 2023 at 9:00 am through the Ames Intermodal Facility website. Covered and uncovered spaces are available for purchase. Permits are valid August 1- July 31.
Effective October 1, a license plate is required to purchase a permit
In order to purchase a parking permit, you must provide a current and valid license plate number for the vehicle that will be displaying the permit. This information will help the parking division serve you better and prevent you from receiving parking tickets if your permit isn't being displayed correctly.
