Students

Whether you're commuting daily or just bringing your car for occasional trips, understanding campus parking is key to a smooth experience. All eligible RIT community members must register their vehicle and purchase a parking permit each academic year through MyParking Portal. 

Fall 2025 Permit Sale Dates

Save the dates for the fall 2025 parking permit sales:

• Reserved Commuter Permits: Monday, Aug. 11 
   
• Commuter General, Residential, and all others: Wednesday, Aug. 13

Follow these steps to make buying your permit quick and easy.

If you plan to bring a vehicle to campus, you must purchase a parking permit that matches your RIT housing assignment. Below are the specific permit requirements based on where you will live on campus.

Important
First-year, upper-class, on-campus apartments, including 175 Jefferson and Global Village/Riverknoll permits are valid only in their assigned lots. Parking in any other campus lot is not allowed from 5 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To help you get around campus without a car, RIT shuttles are free and run regularly between residential areas and academic buildings.

First-Year Students

• First-year students who plan to bring a vehicle to campus must purchase a First-year Resident permit.
• This permit allows parking in B Lot and K Lot.
• K Lot is closer to most residence halls, check there first.
• If K Lot is full, you must park in B Lot.
• This permit is not valid in other campus lots during restricted hours. 

Upper-Class Residence Halls

• Students living in upper-class residence halls — including Sol Heumann Hall, Mark Ellingson Hall, Nathaniel Rochester Hall, Kate Gleason Hall and Residence Hall B — must purchase a Residence Hall permit.
• This permit allows parking in C Lot, K Lot or B Lot.
• C Lot is closest to most upper-class halls.
• Students may use any of the three designated lots.
• This permit is not valid in other campus lots during restricted hours. 

On-Campus Apartments

• Students living in on-campus apartment complexes such as 175 Jefferson, University Commons, Perkins Green, and Global Village/Riverknoll, must purchase a residential permit specific to their assigned complex.
• Global Village/Riverknoll is considered one area under the same permit.
• These permits are valid only in the designated lots for each complex.
• Parking anywhere else on campus is not permitted.

Global Village 

• Students living in Global Village who plan to bring a vehicle to campus must purchase a Global Village/Riverknoll permit.
• This permit allows parking in the lot between Global Village and the Red Barn, or in Riverknoll.
• Parking in S Lot is not permitted as it is designated for academic use.
• This permit is not valid in other campus lots during restricted hours. 

RIT Inn 

• RIT Inn Residents who plan to bring a vehicle to campus may purchase either a commuter reserved or commuter general parking permit. RIT Housing will reimburse you up to the cost of a general permit, regardless of which option you choose.
• When you select the RIT Inn permit in your MyParkingPortal, the only payment option will be through your Student Financial Services account. If you choose a reserved permit, you’ll be responsible for any amount beyond the General permit rate. The reimbursement will appear in eServices around five weeks into the semester.

Visitor Parking

Guests of residents at University Commons, Riverknoll, Global Village, and Perkins Green may use the clearly marked visitor spaces. Non-residents must display a valid daily visitor pass from the Welcome Center when parking in these or any other residential apartment lots before 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Students who commute to RIT may purchase a general permit or a reserved permit.

General permits allow parking in multiple parking lots across campus including A, B, C, D*, F*, G, H, J*, K, L, N, S*, T and Global Village lot.
*Please note: 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.

Reserved permits allow parking in designated lots and areas closer to campus buildings. These permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cost more due to their premium location. Reserved permits also allow parking in any general lot on campus. If a reserved lot does not appear as an option during purchase, you may join the waitlist for that lot in your parking account. Learn how to join a waitlist.

Restrictions for Park Point, The Province, and Apex
Students who live at Park Point, The Province, Apex are not eligible to purchase an RIT parking permit. These residents cannot park on campus between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless they pay for parking using ParkMobile. 

RIT shuttles are free and run regularly between campus and Park Point and The Province. 

Apex has chosen to discontinue its transportation partnership with the university. This decision comes despite RIT’s proactive efforts to preserve the relationship, including a comprehensive offer to fully manage the shuttle service. We encourage anyone with questions about Apex’s future plans to contact them directly at 585-565-4600.

Accessible spaces are available in every campus lot and meet ADA requirements. To park in accessible spaces on campus, you must display both a state-issued accessible parking placard or plate and have a valid RIT parking permit. If you’re waiting for a state-issued placard, RIT’s Parking Office can issue a temporary accessible permit valid for one week. To apply, and submit the Service Request for an Accessible Parking Permit.

Unauthorized use of accessible parking spaces is a serious violation of federal, state, and RIT regulations. Vehicles parked without proper authorization will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense.

Motorcycles must be parked either in designated motorcycle parking areas or in regular parking spaces.

Permanent motorcycle parking is available in lots C, L, and E for commuter students. From April 1 through October 31, additional temporary motorcycle parking is offered in lots C, D, F, J, S, L, M, and T. These temporary spots are clearly marked with signs.

In limited circumstances, students living at Park Point, The Province, or The Apex may apply for a Special Exemption Permit that allows for daytime on-campus parking. Applicants must submit a written statement explaining why the campus shuttle is not a viable option, along with supporting documentation such as class and work schedules and a letter of employment or verification from a supervisor. Approval is not guaranteed, and each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Parking Office.