Commuter Parking

Campus Commuter Permits

Campus Commuter Lots

  • Lot 29: North of Molecular Biology.
  • Lot 68: Near Haber Road, ideal for commuters with classes on the east and south sides of campus.
  • Lot 119: At Wanda Daley Drive and Stange Road. A walking tunnel leads to Printing and Publications.
  • Lots 93/94A/94B (Veterinary Medicine): Permits are specifically for Vet Med college students.

Permit Sales

Lots, 29, 68, 119, and 120

Free Parking at Iowa State Center

Designated Commuter Parking

Commuters can park in designated lots (B3, C3, C4, C5, D3, D4, D5) at the Iowa State Center for free.

Take Cy-Ride

CyRide's Orange Route services campus from the Iowa State Center.

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is not allowed at the Iowa State Center.

Paying to Park on Campus

Pay with ParkMobile

Mobile Pay with ParkMobile

  • Lot 100: Near Lied Recreation Center.
  • East Campus Parking Deck: Upper level.
  • Lot 21: On the west end of campus.

Meters

Meters are available in some lots, but be sure to read the signs. Some have time limits that may not work for long classes.

Ames Intermodal Facility (AIF)

Located on the west side of campus off Hayward Avenue.