Students can purchase a lot-specific, semester/academic yearÌýpermitÌýor can use the online portal to purchase a lot-specific daily pass. Permits for a full semester or academic year must be purchased during the designated sale dates detailed below.
Check out the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ parking map to see student parking lots.
If you require ADA accommodation, please email your ADA placard’s registrationÌýto parkingpermits@colorado.edu.ÌýIf you have not yet applied for a , email your request for accommodation to parkingpermits@colorado.edu.
Current Sales
- Discounted daily permits are available in specific lots based on daily availability. Log into theÌý to view current options.
- Fall/Academic year sale is open.
- The sale is based on cumulative hours, as determined by theÌýregistrar.
Important Details °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Your Parking
Instead of hanging tags or stickers, CU uses Lincense Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to verify your parking access. Please confirm that your license plate informationÌýis correctly associated with your permit before you park. Changes can be made in the , by email at parking@colorado.edu, or by phone at 303-735-7275.
If you are unable to obtainÌýparking access and would like to be alerted to available parking, youÌýmustÌýplace yourself on a waiting list. Waiting lists will be available for sign-up as lots sell out. If you need to park a vehicle, you should also purchase a permit for an available lot.ÌýYou will be contacted if spaces become available in the waitlisted lot. You must respond to the email by the stated deadline in order to claim the offer. If no response is received, the space will be offered to the next person on the list.ÌýWaiting lists are deleted at the end of each semester. Because of limited parking availability, Parking Services encourages alternate options for getting to and around campus.
Other Things to Note
Academic Year, Fall and Spring
Academic year, fallÌýand spring parking permits areÌývalid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in their assigned lot.ÌýDue to space constraints, you may only have one lot assigned at a time. Fall and Academic Year permits inlcude access during winter breakÌýat no additional cost.
Cancel Your Parking
You may cancel your parking at any time for a prorated refund.ÌýBackdated refunds will not be processed. If you do not specify a date for cancellation, we will use the timestamp of your email.
Multiple Vehicles
You may register multiple vehicles, but only one vehicle may be parked in the lot at a time. You may , by emailing parking@colorado.edu, or by calling 303-735-7275.
Off-peak Parking
Off-peak parking is valid Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.-9 a.m.Ìýthe following day, and all-day Saturday and Sunday.ÌýOff-peak parking may be purchased in addition to, or instead of,Ìýacademic year, fall or spring parking.
Outstanding Citations
Outstanding citations,Ìýolder than 14 days and linked to an active student account,Ìýwill automatically be transferred to student bursar accounts to avoid late fees and the potential booting of your vehicle. All outstanding citations must be paid before a permit can be purchased.
Parking Lot Closures
Parking Services may need to close lots for events and/or maintenance. We will communicate these closures, and provide parking alternatives by email. Be sure to check your email and to keep your contact information up to date. Vehicles must be able to be moved within 72 hours of a notification of closure.ÌýPlease contact customer service if you plan on leaving your vehicle in your lot for an extended period. Should your vehicle need to be relocated for a closure, you will be responsible for any relocation cost.