Parking permits are required to park on campus 24/7. Permits are the property of the University of South Florida and are issued to a specific individual. Individuals parking at USF have an obligation to register their vehicle(s) and display a valid permit. Permits are only valid when purchased through Parking and Transportation Services (PATS). Permits may not be transferred from registrant to another vehicle operator who would otherwise be required to register their vehicle. Repositionable permits may be transferred between same-owner vehicles only. The owner of a permit is responsible for all citations issued to any vehicle displaying their permit. Individuals may only purchase one vehicle permit and one motorcycle permit. Registered owners with both an automobile and a motorcycle who wish to park both on campus must have a permit for each. By obtaining a parking permit, the permit holder agrees to become familiar with and abide by the Parking Rules & Regulations.
Permit holders are encouraged to protect their permit from theft and fraud by locking their vehicles and shredding expired permits. If a permit is lost or stolen, the loss must be reported to Parking and Transportation Services in person, immediately.
Various permit types are used to provide equitable access to specific parking areas. Each permit type is assigned a letter that will match the signage in a parking area in which that permit is valid. However, all labeled and reserved spaces are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7. Resident lots are also restricted to "R" permits at all times.
Your affiliation with the university determines the type of permit that you may purchase. If there is a change in your affiliation after you have purchased your permit, it is your responsibility to notify PATS as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of parking privileges.
To view permit eligibility, valid locations, restrictions, permit types, and proper display information select from the different permit types below.
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Students
- "S" Non-Resident
- "R" Resident
- "Y" Park-N-Ride
Employees
- "E" Employee
- "GZ" Gold Zone
- Reserved
- "Y" Park-N-Ride
Visitor/Daily
- Daily
- Hourly
- Meters
- Friends of USF
Other
- Motorcycle
- Alumni
- Retiree
- Bicycles
- Carpool
S Permits
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This permit is only available for non-resident students. Non- resident students are those individuals who live off campus.
- Provides access to any lot or garage area assigned the letter "S", which matches the letter on the permit. View Map
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "S" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "S" permits are also valid in student lots in the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year or semester.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
R Permits
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This permit is only available for resident students. Resident students are those individuals who have an active USF housing contract.
- Provides access to any lot or space assigned the letter "R", which matches the letter on the permit around the resident hall areas. View Map
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "R" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Students with "R" permits are encouraged to use the USF Bull Runner to have convenient access to class, the library, and on-campus recreational activities.
- Available by the academic year or semester.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
E Permits
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This permit is only available for employees with a USF faculty/ staff or affiliate appointment.
- Valid in any lot or space designated "E". View Map
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "E" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-By-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "E" permits are also valid in staff lots in the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year or semester.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
GZ Permits
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Only employees, faculty/staff or affiliates can purchase GZ permits. All gold zone "GZ" parking areas are considered prime parking and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Availability of spaces in GZ areas is usually limited and permits are assigned through a waitlist .
- Current permit holders are automatically placed on the appropriate waitlist and approved for renewal as long as the permit is purchased by the first Friday in September. Permits not renewed by the deadline will be assigned to next person on the list.
- Employees with an interest in obtaining a GZ permit for the first time should request placement on the appropriate waitlist through their parking account .
Below is a list of valid parking areas for each Gold Zone permit designation. View Map
GZ1 – Permit valid in "GZ1" areas, with occasional use in "GZ33"
GZ2 – Permit valid in "GZ2" areas, with occasional use in "GZ33"
GZ8 – Permit only valid in "GZ8" areas
GZ33 – Permit valid in "GZ33" areas, with occasional use in "GZ1, GZ2, & GZ36"
GZ36 – Permit valid in "GZ36" areas, with occasional use in "GZ33"
GZ42 – Permit only valid in "GZ42" areas
- All "GZ" permits can also park in any area designated for "E" and "Y" permits.
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "GZ" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "GZ" permits are also valid in staff lots in the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year only.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Reserved Parking
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Only employees, faculty/staff or affiliates whose job responsibilities demand the use of reserved parking are eligible for this permit. Reserved spaces are reserved 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round, for the exclusive use of the permit holder.
- Approval must be obtained from President, Dean or Vice-President.
- Once we receive your approved Reserve Parking Request form, a representative will contact you to arrange the selection of the preferred space location.
- Your reserved parking permit must be displayed when parking in your assigned space.
- Reserved permits are also valid in any "E", "GZ", "D" and "Y" lots.
- Reserved permit owners may not occupy another reserved space other than the space assigned to them.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "Reserved" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Reserved parking permits are only valid in staff lots in the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year only.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Y Permits
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This permit is available to students, employees, and some affiliates as a cost saving option that allows parkers to utilize Park-N-Ride lots 18 and 43 and use the USF Bull Runner to get to their destination.
- "Y" permits are only valid in "Y" lots between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
- Lot 43 is located between USF Laurel Drive and Fletcher Ave.
- Lot 18 is located between the Athletics area and 50th Street.
- Permit designations are lifted, meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid, after 9:00 PM and on weekends.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "Y" permits are not valid on the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year only.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Upon special request, to individuals who have open vehicles, a limited amount of adhesive permits are available. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Alumni
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This permit is available for individuals who graduated from USF and have an active membership with the Alumni Association. This permit is not available for anyone who has an active appointment as a USF employee, is an affiliate employee, or is registered for classes.
- Only valid in "Y" designated lots between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
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- Lot 43 is located between USF Laurel Drive and Fletcher Ave.
- Lot 18 is located between the Athletics area and 50th Street.
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "Y" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-By-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "Y" permits are not valid on the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available as a yearly permit only.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Retiree Permits
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This permit is only available for individuals who retired from USF and do not have an active appointment.
- Valid in any lot designated "E". View Map
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "E" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and meters and Pay-By-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- "E" permits are also valid in staff lots in the St. Petersburg and Sarasota campuses.
- Available by the academic year or semester.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Motorcycle
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Motorcycle owners may purchase a permit for their motorcycle and their regular vehicle.
- Permits are valid in "Motorcycle" designated areas.
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- Permits must be adhered to one of the following:
- Left or right side of the wheel fork.
- Motorcycle cowling.
- End of the rear fender.
- Permits must be adhered to one of the following:
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Available as a yearly permit only.
- Display permit type is an adhesive only. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Holders of motorcycle permits are entitled to a maximum of five (5) days, annually, of temporary parking permits for four-wheeled vehicles. Parking location is determined by the individual's affiliation with the university.
Bicycle
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Available to students, faculty, and staff free of cost. Convenient bicycle parking is located throughout campus. Registration of bicycles provides the University Police with important information in the event that your bicycle is stolen.
- Display permit type is an adhesive only. Click here for permit display instructions.
Visitor/Daily
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Daily scratch-off permits can be purchased from the main Parking Services office located on USF Plum and USF West Holly Drive or the Campus Information Center, located on USF Leroy Collins Boulevard.
- Provide access to all lots or spaces with the letter designation "D", which matches the letter on the permit. View Visitor Map
- These permits offer the convenience of advance purchase and flexibility of use as you choose the date by scratching-off the month, day, and year.
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "D" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Many "D" designations are located in "mixed use" areas; please be sure that you are not parking in a marked/restricted space.
- Display permit type is a hangtag. Click here for permit display instructions.
Parking Pay Stations
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Pay Stations provide two options:
- Pay and Display
("D" / Daily permit) valid in any designated
"D" areas or
- This permit must be displayed in the vehicle. Click this link to view permit display instructions.
- Individuals who purchase a Pay and Display permit from a Pay Station can separate the receipt from the bottom of the permit and use it as a bus pass to access the USF transit system, the Bull Runner.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "D" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- Pay-by-Space / Hourly Parking
is intended to provide accessible parking for short-term or time limited visits.
- Individuals may select the amount of time needed from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 8 hours.
- Payment for these spaces must be made by entering the stall number (where you parked your vehicle) and the amount of time needed.
- There is no need to display the receipt. However, you may only park in the lot and stall where the purchase was made.
- Individuals who purchase a Pay by Space may present the receipt and use it as a bus pass to access the USF transit system, the Bull Runner.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- The Parking Pay Stations only accept Visa and MasterCard payments.
- View Visitor Map
Meter
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Limited meter spaces area available throughout the campus for up to two hours. View (Visitor?) Map
Friends of USF
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This permit is available to visitors only. Students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and vendors do not qualify for this visitor permit. This permit is convenient for visitors who come to the Tampa campus on a regular basis.
- Valid in any lot designated "D" in the Tampa Campus only. View Visitor Map
- This is a cost saving option for visitors parking more than 55 times in a year.
- Restricted to the parking location that matches the letter designation, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.
- After 5:30 PM and on weekends, with a valid "D" permit displayed, permit designations are lifted and meters and Pay-by-Spaces do not have to be paid.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Available by the academic year or semester.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Click here for permit display instructions.
- Any registered permit holder who is not in possession of their parking pass may obtain a courtesy permit from PATS; a maximum of three (3) courtesy permits per semester.
Carpool
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Carpool permits are offered as part of USF's "Green Initiative." These permits only available for students and faculty/staff who sign up to participate in this program. Please read the Car Pool Policy for complete information about the program's benefits, registration, and restrictions.
- All labeled and reserved spaces, including "R" lots, are restricted for their intended use at all times, 24/7.
- Available as a yearly permit only.
- Display permit type is a repositionable (cling) only. Click here for permit display instructions.
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