Undergraduate students facing extraordinary hardships or who otherwise demonstrating a compelling need for a personal vehicle may apply for a permit. A “compelling need” is generally defined by necessary and frequent travel that cannot be accommodated by University, commercial, regional, or local transit options. Exemptions do not mean proximal parking—annual permits will be assigned to lots on the periphery of campus.

Medical requests must include a letter of support from a physician—please do NOT submit medical records—and will be reviewed in confidence by University Health Services. All other requests are reviewed by a committee of representatives from the following departments: 

• Student Life 

• Housing and Real Estate Services 

• Department of Athletics 

• Recreation 

• Varsity 

• University Services administration

Requests for the 2022-2023 academic year are open. Students who have submitted requests by July 31, 2022 will be notified by August 15, 2022. There is a $350 permit fee if approved.

Exemptions are available for students conducting research or working on campus during the summer months. Approval does not mean proximal parking—summer permits will be assigned to lots on the periphery of campus.

Requests for Summer 2022 are open now.