Parking Services encourages students to use alternate options for getting to and around campus. If there are no parking permits available for purchase, please place your name on the parking permit waitlists. Parking Services continually monitors lot availability and will contact students if a permit becomes available.
CU Boulder features "virtual" parking permits, with no need for printed hang tag permits. The vehicle's license plate information is registered and associated with the permit, so your license plate is your parking permit and is valid to park in only the specific lot or zone you purchase. Parking at meters and pay station lots requires additional payment. For more information, please review the Virtual Permits for Students webpage.
Every campus parking lot requires lot specific permits or payment. Please read all parking signs carefully before leaving your vehicle to avoid receiving a citation.
- Students should review either "Commuter" or "Campus Resident" details and sale dates listed below.
- To purchase your student permit select the "Purchase Student Parking Permit" button (below.) Important! During high volume times you may be directed to a waiting area until the next space in line is available. Once in the queue your position number will display, but will reset if you are using a mobile device and your IP address changes or cookies are reset.
- Parking Services understands that some students need personalized parking permits when the weeks you need for classes, research and work don’t align with the listed semester schedules. Our Customer Service Specialists are able to create a personalized permit for the weeks you need. Contact: 303-735-PARK (7275).
Purchase Student Parking Permit
ADA Parking
Please review the process for purchasing a permit for ADA Accessible Parking.
Reciprocal Parking for Students
CU Boulder students who hold parking permits and will be taking classes at other CU campuses may be eligible for no-charge or discounted parking at these campuses. For more information, visit the Reciprocal Parking section of our site.
How to Cancel Your Permit
If you no longer need your parking permit, please email ParkingPermits@colorado.edu from the permit holder's "Colorado.edu" email address, stating that you wish to cancel your permit.
You may be entitled to a prorated refund if three weeks remain before expiration. Call 303-735-PARK (7275) to verify any unpaid citations, including those that may have been transferred to the student's tuition and fee bill.