Permits for Students
Permits for students are split into two eligibility catagories:
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News and Updates
- August 10, 2009: Student permits are now on sale.
- Fall 2009 Grace Period: To allow students ample time to purchase their permit, permit restrictions in certain parking lots will be lifted from August 10, 2009 to September 4, 2009. This grace period will cover the following lots: Culbreth Garage (A9), U-Hall, Superfield, JPJ Surface Lot and Garage, D3, Darden Garage (D10), S1, S2, S4, S6, S9, and FAL spaces. This grace period does not cover the K2/S3 lot at the Bice House. All other restrictions like driveways, fire lanes, prohibited zones, grass/dirt, etc. are enforced normally throughout the year.
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General Information for Students
The Department of Parking & Transportation issues several different types of permits, including stickers, hangtags, dashboard permits, and gate cards/transponders. Instructions on how to display the permit will be included with the permit itself.
For a nominal fee, a permit holder may obtain more than one permit for their respective lot (exception - gate card/transponder). The vehicle displaying this "2nd car permit" may not be parked on Grounds at the same time as the vehicle displaying the primary permit.
Parking permits can be revoked at the discretion of the University if the permit holder has been proven to abuse his/her privilege. Fraudulent misuse and abuse of patient parking or the display of a lost, stolen, or counterfeited permit is punishable by administrative fine and total revocation of parking privilege. Parking permits are the property of the University and may be physically removed from the bearer's vehicle by U.Va representatives if the permit is not voluntarily returned upon revocation.
Eligibility
All U.Va students, other than first-year students, are eligible to purchase a parking permit. Permits for students are only sold for the full permit year.
Temporary Permits
Students who do not wish to purchase a permit for the entire permit year have the option to purchase temporary parking permits for the lots at University Hall (U-Hall) for up to twelve weeks.
Any person anticipating a temporary parking problem regardless of duration should contact Parking & Transportation at (434) 924-7231 in advance to seek possible options. Unless arrangements are made in advance, illegally parked vehicles are subject to citation and/or towing at the owner's expense.
Vehicle Registration
Individuals may register their own, their spouse's, or their parent's vehicle. Parking permits will not be issued for trail bikes, mini-bikes, snowmobiles, cargo trailers, boats, campers, etc.
Students wishing to register a motorcycle should visit our Motorcycle Parking Information section.
Disabled, Rented, or Borrowed Vehicles
Should a vehicle become disabled in an unauthorized area, the vehicle must be moved as soon as possible. If it is necessary to leave the vehicle unattended while making arrangements, the Department of Parking & Transportation must be notified at (434) 924-7231 (after hours please contact the University Police Department).
If a permit holder is using an alternate (rented/borrowed) vehicle, contact Parking & Transportation at (434) 924-7231 to obtain a free temporary permit for the duration of the alternate vehicle's use. This is helpful during those times your primary vehicle is in the shop for repair for extended periods of time.
Permit Parking Enforcement
Parking restrictions are in effect year round, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Signs at the lot entrances denote specific permit restrictions. In many lots, restrictions are in place at all times (view "all times" lots) or modified after 3:30 PM or 5:00 PM. Special events (plays, concerts, athletic events, etc.) parking may also modify the availability of parking in certain lots. Check the signs at every entrance/space for exact restrictions.
Please visit our Citations section for more information about citations, appeals, and fine amounts.
Replacement Permits
Lost or damaged permits may be replaced by paying a nominal fee (view current rates). When a vehicle is sold or traded, the permit must be removed because citation liability continues to apply to the original permit holder.
Returning a Permit
Parking and Transportation will issue refunds for parking permits returned prior to the expiration date of the permit. Refunds are prorated and are not issued for amounts less than $5.00.
Purchasing a Permit
Student permits are sold each August starting with the on-grounds Student Permit Sale. After that date, student permits are available for purchase at the Parking and Transportation Office located at 1101 Millmont Street.
Students Living Off-Grounds may purchase a Blue permit at anytime during the year at the Parking and Transportation Office.
To allow students ample time to purchase their permit, permit restrictions are lifted in certain parking lots during the week classes begin in the fall semester (dates subject to change). All other restrictions like driveways, fire lanes, prohibited zones, grass/dirt, etc. are enforced normally throughout the year. More information is provided each year along with the time, date, and location of the on-grounds Student Permit Sale.
The following forms of payment are accepted for purchasing a permit at the Parking and Transportation Office: cash, check, Cavalier Advantage, and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).
Please note that Student Permits are not automatically renewed from year-to-year. Online renewal and permit purchase is currently not available for Student Permits.
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