Parking On Campus: What you need to know for 2023/24

Parking on Campus: What to Know for 2023/24

What’s new

Starting May 1, 2023, the following changes will take effect:

• Book a Meeting – Have any questions or need assistance? Book a in person or virtual meeting via teams.  Meetings are available Monday – Friday, 9am – 2:30 pm.  Visit www.parking.uoguelph.ca to book.

• Single Sign On Access – Parking accounts are now connected by SSO. Your U of G email must be registered to your parking account for this to work.   If you are unable to access your account, please contact Parking Services so we can update your account.

• Daily permits - Available for faculty, staff, and students. Daily permits cannot be purchased in advance.  They must be purchased the morning of, they will be available each day at 12:01am.  Quantities are limited and can sell out. If your preferred permit is not available you must select another option.

• Please note: Location changes made to $5.25/day permit.

• Student Permits - Fall Semester permits will be available in July. We will provide advance notice on our website closer to this date.  Graduate Students and Commuting students may purchase black, red, or yellow zone permits, depending on availability.  Residence students may purchase yellow zone permits.  Residence students are required to park in designated lots located near their residence locations. Permits are on a first come, first served basis. 

• NEW! Green/Red and Green/Yellow: Now a combined permit! Allows you to park at the Electric Vehicle Chargers for a maximum of 4 Hours per day.  Once you have charged or reached the time limit, you can relocate to your designated red or yellow zone.

• Parking Maintenance and Improvements - Campus Parking Services will continue to make repairs to roads, parking lots and sidewalks.

• Parking Policy and Regulations.

Parking rates as of May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024

You pay the same monthly amount whether you buy an annual, semester or monthly pass. 

How to purchase a permit

To purchase a permit, you’ll need an account with Parking Services.

1. Complete a Student or Faculty/Staff Parking Account Request form online.  If you had a parking permit in 2022-23, skip this step.
2. Once you have an account, visit the Parking Services Website.
3. Log in with your central log-in credentials to purchase an annual, semester-long, monthly or daily parking permit.

If you currently have a payroll deduction permit for 2022/23 and want to continue doing so, you permit will automatically renew for May 1, 2023. If you would like to cancel your payroll deduction permit for May 1^st, please fill out the Permit Cancellation Form before May 1^st.

If you are a current Black Zone permit holder, you will be able to renew your permit for May.  A separate letter with instructions will be sent to you.  If you do not wish to renew your permit please fill out the Permit Cancellation Form before May 1^st.  If you would like to get a Black zone permit for the first time, please add yourself to the online waitlist from your online parking account.  When a space becomes available you will be notified via email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I won’t be coming to campus until September. Do I need to buy my permit in July?

It is encouraged to purchase a permit at this time. Permits are sold on a first come first served basis and quantities are limited.  Payment is required at the time of purchase.  For more information on permit types and availability, check out the parking website.

Q: I’m coming to campus only a few days a week. What permit is right for me?

First, determine how many days you require parking in a calendar month. Once you know this, you can calculate the cost to determine what permit is best for you.

There are a variety of daily permits with varying costs and locations. Daily permits cannot be purchased in advance. Daily permits are available at 12:01am each day.

Daily permits are available first come first served and quantities are limited.

Q: I’m a student. What Permit Zone can I buy?

Graduate Students: Black Zone, Red Zone, and Yellow Zone

Commuting students: Black Zone, Red Zone, and Yellow Zone. 

Residence students: Yellow Zone.  Residence students are required to park in designated lots located near their residence locations.

Annual, Semester and Monthly permits are available. The cost per month is the same for all 3 options.

Learn more about student parking permits.

Q: I’m a staff or faculty member. What Permit Zone can I buy?

Faculty and Staff: Black Zone, Red Zone, and Yellow Zone

Learn more about faculty and staff parking permits.

Q: I purchase parking passes for VIPs or visitors. What are my options and what is the cost?

Departments have 3 options for visitors attending campus:  Departmental Reservations Form, Paybyphone, and Departmental Guest Permits.   The cost varies depending on selection.

You may also email Parking Services at questions@parking.uoguelph.ca to discuss the best options for your event.

Q: How do I create a parking account?

Complete a Student or Faculty/Staff Parking Account Request form online. You will receive email confirmation when your account has been activated.