Students can purchase a lot-specific, semester/academic yearÌýpermitÌýor can use the online portal to purchase a lot-specific daily pass. Permits for a full semester or academic year must be purchased during the designated sale dates detailed below.

Check out the CU Boulder parking map to see student parking lots.

If you require ADA accommodation, please email your ADA placard’s registrationÌýto parkingpermits@colorado.edu.ÌýIf you have not yet applied for a , email your request for accommodation to parkingpermits@colorado.edu.

On this page:

Current Sales

  • Discounted daily permits are available in specific lots based on daily availability. Log into theÌý to view current options.
  • Maymester/Summer sales are open.

Upcoming Sales

  • Academic Year and Fall sale dates will be posted in July.

  1. IdentiKey username and password.
  2. Vehicle make and license plate number. (Example: Toyota CO plate ABC123)
  3. A lot number (or numbers) in which you would like to park. Parking isÌýlot-specific and you will only be able to purchase parkingÌýin one lot.
  4. A payment option: Payment may be made by (1)Ìýcredit card or by applying it to theÌý(2)Ìýstudent tuition and fee bill.

    Important Details Â鶹ÊÓƵ Your Parking

    Instead of hanging tags or stickers, CU uses Lincense Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to verify your parking access. Please confirm that your license plate informationÌýis correctly associated with your permit before you park. Changes can be made in the , by email at parking@colorado.edu, or by phone at 303-735-7275.

    If you are unable to obtainÌýparking access and would like to be alerted to available parking, youÌýmustÌýplace yourself on a waiting list. Waiting lists will be available for sign-up as lots sell out. If you need to park a vehicle, you should also purchase a permit for an available lot.ÌýYou will be contacted if spaces become available in the waitlisted lot. You must respond to the email by the stated deadline in order to claim the offer. If no response is received, the space will be offered to the next person on the list.ÌýWaiting lists are deleted at the end of each semester. Because of limited parking availability, Parking Services encourages alternate options for getting to and around campus.

    Other Things to Note

    Academic Year, Fall and Spring

    Academic year, fallÌýand spring parking permits areÌývalid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in their assigned lot.ÌýDue to space constraints, you may only have one lot assigned at a time.

    Cancel Your Parking

    You may cancel your parking at any time for a prorated refund.ÌýBackdated refunds will not be processed. If you do not specify a date for cancellation, we will use the timestamp of your email.

    Multiple Vehicles

    You may register multiple vehicles, but only one vehicle may be parked in the lot at a time. You may , by emailing parking@colorado.edu, or by calling 303-735-7275.

    Off-peak Parking

    Off-peak parking is valid Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.-9 a.m.Ìýthe following day, and all-day Saturday and Sunday.ÌýOff-peak parking may be purchased in addition to, or instead of,Ìýacademic year, fall or spring parking.

    Outstanding Citations

    Outstanding citations,Ìýolder than 14 days and linked to an active student account,Ìýwill automatically be transferred to student bursar accounts to avoid late fees and the potential booting of your vehicle. All outstanding citations must be paid before a permit can be purchased.

    Parking Lot Closures

    Parking Services may need to close lots for events and/or maintenance. We will communicate these closures, and provide parking alternatives by email. Be sure to check your email and to keep your contact information up to date. Please contact customer service if you plan on leaving your vehicle in your lot for an extended period. Should your vehicle need to be relocated for a closure, you will be responsible for any relocation cost.