Home Parking Permits Student Parking Permits for Students Explore This Section Parking Permits Faculty/Staff Student Visitor Retiree Medical Departmental Vendor Ames Intermodal Facility Purchasing a Permit Purchase a permit in the Parking Portal Permit Sale Dates Summer Parking Parking Permit Lottery Step-by-Step instructions on purchasing a Student Permit Quick Links Residence Hall Permits Commuter Permits VetMed Lot 93 Permits Summer Parking Permit Eligibility and Usage Agreement Motorcycles Bicycles Permit RulesNote: Permits purchased online are valid for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). Permit prices and refunds are prorated. Permit RequirementPermits are required to park on campus and in residence hall lots.Permits cannot be moved between vehicles or given to another person.When and How to PurchasePermit sale start dates are based on housing assignment and/or academic year.Students can buy permits for most student lots online through the Parking Portal.Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.Permit Prices and RefundsRefunds are prorated and issued back to your original form of payment (exP U-Bill or credit card).Refunds are not issued for amounts under $5.Prices and proration schedule Canceling Your PermitIf you no longer need your permit, call or email parking@iastate.edu to cancel.Stadium Permit HoldersVehicles must be moved by midnight before every home football game.See the Weekend Parking Map (PDF) for information on where to move your vehicle.Weekend parking lots open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.Virtual PermitsVirtual permits are non-transferable.Switching VehiclesIf you bring a different personal/family vehicle to campus, submit a Vehicle Update form.If you bring a loaner/rental vehicle, submit a Loaner Vehicle Form.
