Terms
I have read and understood the following.
Important Information
License Plate Recognition
- ISU has 3 Parking Enforcement Vehicles with cameras that read license plates.
- These vehicles can cover the entire campus multiple times a day.
- The cameras check if your license plate matches the permit database to see if you're parked in an authorized area.
Eligibility for Parking
- You are eligible for parking permits based on your status as a:
- Student
- Faculty/Staff
- University Affiliate
- Visitor
- View the Permit Eligibility Guidelines
No Bailment Contract - Park at Your Own Risk
- When you pay to park at ISU, you're renting a space, not paying for protection.
- You assume the risk of your vehicle and its contents being stolen or damaged.
- ISU is not responsible for any loss or damage to your vehicle.
License Plates and Permits
Your License Plate is Your Permit
- In most cases, your license plate serves as your parking permit.
Responsibility
- You must keep your license plate and vehicle information up to date with Parking Services.
- Failure to update information will result in a fine.
- Update vehicle information through the Parking Portal or by submitting the Vehicle Update Form
Clear Display
- Your license plate must be free of snow, dirt, or debris.
- Failure to display it clearly will result in a fine.
Where You Can Park
- You can only park in the lots allowed by your permit.
Rental and Loaner Vehicles
- Do not add rental or loaner vehicles to your personal account.
- Use the Loaner Vehicle Form instead.
- If renting for longer than a week, note how long you believe it'll be for on the text box.
Multiple Vehicles
- You can only park one vehicle on campus at a time with your permit.
- If multiple vehicles are found using the same permit, the second vehicle will be ticketed.
Parking Rules & Permit Information
- View the Permit Eligibility Guidelines
Full Parking Rules
- For a complete list of parking rules, refer to the Board of Regents State of Iowa website.
Permit Validity
- To see where your permit is valid, check the list of permits and their locations.
Permit Refund Policy
- Refunds are prorated and vary by permit type.
- For current refund rates, visit the Permits and Prices page.
Visitor Permits
Rental/Loaner Vehicles
- If you add a rental or loaner vehicle to your account, email parking@iastate.edu or call 515-294-3388 to ensure it's linked correctly.
Financial Responsibility
- You are responsible for any citations received while a vehicle is linked to your account.
Who is Not a Visitor
- Students, Faculty, Staff, Vendors, Contractors, and other ISU affiliates are not considered visitors.
- They cannot request a visitor permit for themselves or others.
Unauthorized Visitor Permits
- It’s a violation if a student, faculty, staff, vendor, contractor, or other ISU affiliates have a visitor permit in their name.
- Unauthorized possession of a visitor permit can result in a minimum $150 citation.
Non-Refundable Permits
- All permits are non-refundable.
Football Game Parking
- Visitor permits are not valid in student residence lots during home football games, except for lots 112, 201, and 202.