Permit details
Parking Lot 56, Mayflower Residence Hall - This lot is located behind Mayflower Residence Hall. You must be residing in Mayflower Hall to qualify for this permit. The parking permit price can be found on our rates page.
Permits are sold on a first come, first serve basis and will sell out quickly. If all Mayflower Residence Hall permits are sold, you will need join the Mayflower Residence Hall waitlist in the Parking Portal.
Alternatively, permits are sold for Parking Lot 38 – Mayflower Storage for Mayflower residents as space allows. If both Mayflower and Mayflower Storage permits are sold out, the last alternative is Research Park Student Storage.
If you move from Mayflower Residence hall during the school year, your parking permit will be exchanged to Hawkeye Storage. Mayflower parking permits may only be held by current Mayflower residents.
Students on the Mayflower Storage waitlist will be offered a space to park in Parklawn /Parking Lot 38 as space allows. Students are asked to respond promptly to the email they receive from the Parking Office.
How to order your virtual permit
Log into the Parking Portal, then the Parking Lot 56, Mayflower Residence Hall will be an option, if available. Permits are valid starting every year on Aug. 16 through May 15 of the following year. Permits are billed by semester and will financially renew on Jan. 1 for the spring Semester unless cancelled beforehand.
Make sure all vehicle information is entered accurately as your license plate will be your permit. Failure to accurately provide your vehicle information will result in a citation.
How to cancel your permit
To cancel your permit you will need to complete the Cancel Permit Form. You will be charged for the permit until it is cancelled or expires. You will receive a refund if cancelled before the end of the semester as we prorate by half month. If you fail to cancel your permit you are responsible for the time the permit was active. Your refund will be based on the date you complete the cancellation form.