Permits - Students Living Off Campus
Permits go on sale in mid-July and are made available based on student academic level on a first come, first served basis. A limited number of permits are available for each parking garage. If permits are sold out for your preferred garage, you can sign up for a waiting list. All yellow zone permits are valid in all yellow zones across campus this year. Bear in mind that your preferred lot may be full when you arrive. Please consider whether walking or riding a bus to class may be more convenient than purchasing a parking permit.
Yellow Permit - $302/year
Yellow permits are valid in any yellow zone.
Garage Yellow Permit - $350/year
Yellow Garage permits are sold for specific garages:
| Campus Area (Landmark) | Designated Garage |
|---|---|
| North (Kansas Memorial Union) | Mississippi Street Garage |
| Central (Burge Union) | Central District Garage |
| Central (Allen Fieldhouse) — Available only to graduate students | Allen Fieldhouse Garage |
Please Note: All parking in the Central District and Allen Fieldhouse garages is preempted during home basketball game days. All parking in the Mississippi Parking Garage is preempted during home football game days. Signs will be posted 48 hours in advance of each home game. Please remove your vehicle from the garage before the stated time on the specified dates.
Park & Ride - Closes Permanently Fall 2022
Parking permits no longer available. Bus service continues from yellow lot 302 with route 42 or 44, and runs 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. The full schedule is available at the Lawrence Transit website.
Carpool Permit - Variable Price
Carpool permits will be the permit price divided by the number of members in the carpool.
Two or more students may form a carpool and purchase a permit valid for parking in lots 52, and 61. Carpool members must be KU students who live off campus and are not freshmen. Learn more about the carpool program and how to apply.