Prospective Students


KU Parking welcomes prospective students and their families to campus. We hope you enjoy your visit and decide to become part of the Jayhawk family. If you have any questions about parking on campus or need assistance, please contact us.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center houses the Admissions Office and is located on the west side of Templin Hall. Visitors may park in lot 400, located west of the Visitor Center. Ask for a temporary parking permit from the front desk at the Visitor Center, and display the permit on your vehicle for the duration of your campus visit. These temporary permits are only valid in the Visitor Center lot (400). Please be aware that areas marked as “Red permit required” are reserved for faculty/staff permit holders.

Orientation Parking

You should receive parking information with your Orientation packet. Prospective students and parents visiting campus for Orientation should park in the Mississippi Street parking garage located just north of the Kansas Memorial Union.

High School Junior Days and Senior Days

Students and parents visiting campus for high school Junior and Senior Days should park in the Mississippi Street parking garage located just north of the Kansas Memorial Union. You should receive parking information from the Admissions Office prior to the event.