Faculty & Staff
Permit Types
General Permits
- General parking spaces are available in lots A, B, C, D*, F*, G, H, J*, K, L*, N, S*, and T.
- General permits are valid for any general parking space on campus.
Reserved Permits
- Allows parking in designated reserved spaces in a specific parking lot. Reserved permits are available for D*, E, F*, J*, M, R, S*, and U lots, CIMS West, Grace Watson, Kate Gleason, and Sol Heumann circles.
- Reserved spaces are restricted to reserved permit holders Monday-Friday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Reserved permit holders may also park in general parking spaces in any campus lot.
- Reserved permits are available on a first come, first-served basis and can be ordered through MyParking Portal account.
- Full-year and single-semester permits are available.
Motorcycle Permits
- Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle parking or in regular parking spaces.
- Permanent motorcycle parking is available in lots C, L, and E. From April 1 to October 31, additional temporary motorcycle parking is available in lots C, D, F, J, S, L, M and T. These areas are marked with temporary signs.
Accessible Parking
- Parking in accessible parking spaces is permitted with a state-issued accessible parking permit.
- The use of an accessible parking plate or placard must be accompanied by an RIT parking permit.
- General accessible parking spaces are provided in each lot and meet ADA regulations.
- Parking in accessible parking areas without proper authorization is a serious federal, state, and RIT offense. Vehicles will be fined and may be towed at the owner/operator's expense.
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The Parking Office will issue a temporary accessible parking permit for one week, while an official accessible parking permit is obtained from a local municipality. To apply, please visit the RIT Service Center and complete the Service Request for an Accessible Parking Permit application.
* D, F, J, and S lots contain both general and reserved parking. Be sure to check signs for reserved rows and ensure you are parking in the area allowed by your permit.
Electric Vehicle Parking
Starting August 6, 2023 there will no longer be an Electric Vehicle (EV) permit option. The university will be switching over to a reduced rate ParkMobile pay as you go model. Anyone with an EV can pay to use the spaces if they need to charge. The rate will be $.50 an hour for the first four hours and then increases to $4/an hour if more time is needed.
Community members are still required to purchase either a reserved or general parking permit and park according to the permit when not charging.
Permit Rates for Fall 2023-2024
General Permit Rates
Annual Permit - Fall Semester, Intersession, Spring Semester, Summer Term
Semester (Semi-Annual) Permit - two options available:
- Fall Semester - valid for Fall Semester and Intersession
- Spring Semester - valid for Spring Semester and Summer Term
The only accepted payment method for General Permits is the automatic payroll deduction. All purchases are completed via the Parking Portal (myparking.rit.edu).
| Salary Range | Annual Permit |
|---|---|
| Less than $47,999 | $33.00 |
| $48,000-$103,999 | $78.00 |
| $104,000-$153,999 | $135.00 |
| $154,000 and above | $193.00 |
Reserved Permit Rates
The accepted payment methods for Reserved Permits are credit card and automatic payroll deduction. All purchases are completed via the Parking Portal (myparking.rit.edu).
| Permit Type | Annual Permit | Semester Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Reserved (Single Lot) | $300.00 | $150.00 |
| Admin | $455.00 | $227.50 |