Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 student permit sale details
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Student permit sales for fall 2026 – spring 2027 will begin Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 for all permit types except residence hall permits. Due to high demand and limited space, permit sales for students living in a residence hall will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 6.
Because there is limited parking on campus, if possible, please leave your vehicle at home. The university offers many resource to help students get to class, class, activities, work, and more.
Visit the student news and information page for ideas on how to get around campus, the community, and back home without a car.
You won't need your car. We can help you get to class, activities, work, and more – no car required.
Student permit tips
- Permits are purchased using the online Parking Portal.
- To prevent system errors, please only log in one time.
- All parking permits are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
- If a permit is sold out, students can join a waitlist and an offer will be made as space becomes available.
Permit sale schedule
Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
All student permits except residence halls.
- Student U-Pass Coralville Transit
- Student Commuter Permits:
- Student Hancher (Lot 55)
- Student Hawkeye Commuter (Lot 85)
- Graduate Student Permits:
- Student Finkbine Commuter (Lot 65)
- Student Hancher (Lot 55)
- Student Hawkeye Commuter (Lot 85)
- Student Motorcycle/Moped
- Student Night and Weekend Permit
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Residence hall permit option
- Hawkeye Storage - Parking Lot 39
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Residence hall permit options
- Mayflower (Lot 56)
- Mayflower Storage (Lot 38)
- Parklawn (Lot 38)
- Research Storage free permit – (East Lot)
You won't need your car.
We can help you get to class, activities, work, and more – no car required.