Student Parking

Parking Rules and Regulations 

Permit Type	Eligible Buyers	Valid Parking Locations	Additional Notes
Core Permit	Students with 30+ credits	Core campus lots, Towsontown, Glen, Union garages (subject to availability), & all Overflow spaces	Permit required Mon-Thurs (6 a.m. -  8 p.m.), Fri (6 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Overflow Permit	Freshmen (under 30 credits) Commuters with 30+ credits	Stadium lots and overflow parking areas; free shuttle services available	Stadium Lots Permit required Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Residential Permit	On-campus residential students	Designated residential parking areas based on housing location (upon availability)	Valid only for assigned residential zones
Residential Overflow Permit	On-campus freshmen residential students (under 30 credits)	Stadium lots overflow areas; free shuttle services available.  West Village Overflow 3pm – 6pm (Monday – Friday) only	Stadium Lots Permit required Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Accessibility Permit	Students with accessibility permits	Accessible parking spaces across all lots and garages, including core campus	Requires both state-issued disability placard and TU permit
Motorcycle Permit	Students, faculty, staff with motorcycles, mopeds, or scooters	Designated motorcycle/scooter parking spaces in each garage, and Stadium Lots	Motorcycles cannot park in car spaces or at bike racks
Green Vehicle Discount Permit	Students, faculty, staff driving hybrids or plug-in vehicles	Core campus lots, Towsontown, Glen, Union garages	Eligible for a discount under the Tigers Go Green program
Daily Visitor Permit	Guests and visitors in need of same-day parking without regular permits	Visitor or overflow spaces marked “All TU Permits Valid”	Purchased via ParkMobile; valid only in designated areas

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking and free shuttle services are available in lots near the stadium complex. 

Additional Information 

• Students may not register another student, faculty, or staff member’s vehicle to their parking account.  
• Each student must have their own permit. No exceptions.  
• Violators are subject to a $300 fine, vehicle towing at the owner's expense, and other university sanctions. For more details, refer to the Parking Regulations (PDF) for our towing policy and permit-sharing rules.
•  There is ample parking in the lots near the stadium complex and free shuttle services are available.
• All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid permit during enforcement hours: Monday – Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Virtual Permit System

Towson University uses a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. This means your license plate will verify your permit. Please make sure to enter your license plate information accurately on your permit application, including distinguishing between 0’s (numbers) and O’s (letters). 

Purchase a Permit or Add/Remove Vehicle

To purchase a parking permit or add/remove a vehicle from your account, go to eParking. You will need your TU NetID and password to log into your eParking account.

• Permits can be purchased with: Visa, Master Card, Discover, In-Person Payment, One Card Doc Dollars or Student and University Billing Office Transfer. Parking permits cannot be purchased over the phone.
• Students have the option to purchase one of several types of permits depending upon their classification (Residential Student or Commuter Student) and number of credits earned.
• Permits can be purchased for the Spring/Summer term (expires 8/31), and weekly or monthly.
• If permits are purchased later in the year, they will be pro-rated on a weekly basis.  See the Estimated Prorated Parking Permit Rates chart here.

You must be registered for classes and/or have your residence hall assignment (if applicable), prior to purchasing a parking permit. Parking & Transportation Services must be notified by Enrollment Services for class registration and Housing & Residence Life for housing assignment (if applicable) prior to purchasing a permit.

Students should purchase a parking permit prior to parking on campus. If a permit has not been purchased, students must purchase a daily visitor parking permit via ParkMobile and park in a designated visitor or overflow space where the sign says “All TU Permits Valid.”

What's the Cost of Your Commute?

Commuter Costs

Have you ever wondered how much commuting to campus actually costs? The EPA website has several calculators that not only determine your actual commuting costs but also explain how much you can save with Hybrid and Plug-In vehicles.

See details about TU's Tigers Go Green  program and find out how you may be able to get a discounted permit when you drive a green vehicle to campus.  

Change in Status

Residents

Residents who move off-campus must exchange their permit for a Core/Overflow permit or cancel their permit entirely. Residents that move to another on-campus housing area, must exchange their permit to corresponds to their new housing area or cancel their permit completely. You may exchange your permit online by submitting the Exchange/Cancellation of Parking Permit online form. Pro-rated refunds are only available before certain dates.

Freshmen Commuters

All freshmen commuters (less than 30 units earned) are only eligible to  purchase Overflow permits. Once a student earns 30 units, they are eligible to purchase a Core permit. If a student moves on or off campus, they must exchange their permit for the correct permit type for their current status (resident or commuter). Permits can now be exchanged by completing the Exchange/Cancellation of Parking Permit  form. For further questions, contact onecard AT_TOWSON.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking spaces are located in all garages and lots on campus. Those who wish to use the designated accessible parking spaces are required to have both a state issued accessible permit/license plate assigned to them and a valid TU parking permit. A valid parking permit may be purchased through the eParking Portal on the Parking & Transportation Services home page.

Only the individual to whom the accessible permit/plate is issued may use an accessible space. If you are transporting an individual who is authorized to use an accessible permit/plate, the individual must be in the vehicle at the time the vehicle is parked. If the person is dropped off at another location, you may not park in the accessible space. Proof of an accessible parking certification must be presented to law enforcement and university officials upon request.

For additional information regarding accessible parking, please review Accessible Parking link.

Parking Permits for Motorcycles/Mopeds/Scooters 

Motorcycles

• Primary motorcycle permits cost 50% of the student rate.  
• If it is a secondary vehicle, it may be linked to an existing permit.  
• Motorcycle permits are only valid in designated motorcycle spaces on the core campus, Stadium Lot, and West Village Garage.  
• Motorcycles are not permitted on sidewalks or in regular car spaces. 

Mopeds and Scooters

• Motorcycle permits are also available for mopeds and scooters and must be displayed if a license plate has been issued.  

• Mopeds and scooters may only park in designated motorcycle/scooter spaces on the core campus, Stadium Lot areas, and West Village Garage and are not permitted on sidewalks or at bike racks or in regular parking spots.