Top of red parked car in foreground in Carruth O'Leary lot looking east with Campanile, Union, Fraser and Dyche in background.

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Dates & Details

Alerts & Updates

Park & Ride Restarts Fall 2026

Read here for information about the restart of our Park & Ride option and other changes upcoming for Fall 2026.

Current Restrictions

Yellow and Green lots do not require a permit for parking from July 28-August 23, 2026 while classes are not in session. These lots will require a permit starting August 24, 2026, the first day of fall classes.

All other parking lots - Gold, Blue, Red, and garages - are restricted and ticketed year-round, even when classes are not in session.

Find Open Parking

Lot 90 (Yellow) adjacent to Capitol Federal Hall and Ambler Student Recreation Center fills quickly each morning. Yellow lots on West Campus typically have more available parking and are accessible to Jayhawk Boulevard via Route 42.

Student Parking Permit Videos

Have questions about what type of permit you need? Watch one of our parking videos explaining your options depending on whether you live on-campus or off-campus.
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Pay for Parking with Your Phone

Download a mobile app and use your smartphone to pay for parking at long-term meters on campus.

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