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Student permit sales details for fall 2026 - spring 2027

Thursday, May 28, 2026
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.

The university offers affordable, convenient transportation options for students. We can help you get to class, activities, work, and more – no car required. 

Around campus

Need a reliable way to get from east to west campus? Take advantage of the public resources that are designed with students in mind.

Around town

Exploring and navigating the surrounding community without a vehicle is easy with free or discounted public transit service.

Rides home

Via an app, ride matching software can help connect you with other university student with similar weekly commutes or for single-trips home for academic breaks.

No, really, you won't need your vehicle.

Navigating campus and the community is easy with a variety of mobility and transportation options. And if you do need your vehicle, we are here to help. 

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News for students

A cover portrait of Support Person of the Year Maggie Greer

Maggie Greer recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Support Person of the Year

Thursday, June 11, 2026
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Maggie Greer as the 2026 Support Person of the Year. The award was established by Cambus in 2019 to recognize the student support staff who serve in behind-the-scenes and leadership roles that keep the transit system operating smoothly.
A cover portrait of Driver of the Year Bella Newell

Bella Newell recognized as 2026 CAMBUS Driver of the Year

Thursday, June 11, 2026
University of Iowa’s CAMBUS recognizes Bella Newell as the 2026 Driver of the Year. Transit service providers across Iowa each nominate an employee annually to be honored by the Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) for their commitment to providing safe and friendly service.
A photo of all of the participants in the 2026 Cambus Roadeo

CAMBUS Roadeo 2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
On June 6, CAMBUS drivers competed in a “bus roadeo”.  The annual bus roadeo is a friendly competition amongst Cambus student and full-time bus operators that tests their driving skills in a ten-part obstacle course.
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