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Parking alert: Parking Ramp 3 closed for maintenance June 5-8, 2026

To provide clean and safe parking facilities, Parking Ramp 3 will be closed for maintenance. This project is part of our annual maintenance plan that helps ensure safe and long-lasting facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause. 

Savannah Bananas: July 3-4, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Cambus will not run shuttles or regular services for the July 3-4 Savannah Bananas event due to the university holiday. For event details or questions, visit hawkeyesports.com/savannahbananas or contact UI Athletics.
view of Pentacrest and downtown at twilight with vehicle lights

Student permit sales details for fall 2026 - spring 2027

Student permit sales for fall 2026 – spring 2027 will begin Monday, Aug. 3. Permit sales for students living in a residence hall will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 6.

CAMBUS service alert: Washington St. detour beginning June 1, 2026

Cambus routes will be detouring Washington St. beginning June 1, 2026. Several downtown bus stops will be closed.

Parking alert: Facility maintenance at IMU Ramp, May 25 – Aug. 7, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Contractors will be performing preventative maintenance, repairing concrete and recoating drive surfaces throughout the IMU Ramp.
campus at sunset showing Pentacrest looking west towards health sciences campus

New permit and citation rates beginning July 1, 2026

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved rates for the 2027 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Parking rates for July 2026 – June 2027 are published in this article.

Parking alert: Parking Ramp 1 closed for maintenance May 15-18, 2026

To provide clean and safe parking facilities, Parking Ramp 1 will be closed for maintenance. This project is part of our annual maintenance plan that helps ensure safe and long-lasting facilities. We apologize for any inconvenience this project may cause. 
a photo of a CAMBUS driving past the Pentacrest.

CAMBUS service for summer 2026

CAMBUS summer 2026 service operates May 16- August 21. Academic service resumes Saturday, August 22.

Parking alert: Facility maintenance at Parking Ramp 4, May 4 – Aug. 7, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Contractors will be performing preventative maintenance such as concrete repairs and recoating surfaces throughout Parking Ramp 4. Patients and visitors will still have access to the ramp as needed.