Parking Permits
Ready to park? Here's what you need to know to get started.
Parking permits are required to park in all UND parking lots. Whether you're a student, employee, vendor, or an affiliate, there's a permit option to match your parking needs. UND uses a virtual permit system, which means your license plate acts as your permit - no decals or hangtags are issued by UND for display. Below you'll find details on permit types, who can purchase them, when sales begin, and important rules for parking on campus.
General Permit Information
UND uses a virtual permit system, meaning your license plate serves as your parking permit. It's essential that your license plate information is entered accurately and kept up to date in the UND Parking Portal. In your vehicle does not have license plate yet, the last 8 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can temporarily serve as your license plate, until plates are added. If you need to update your vehicle information, you can use the UND Parking Portal or contact UND Parking Services.
A valid parking permit is required to park in any campus lot unless signage indicates otherwise. Permit enforcement is active year-round, and vehicles parked without the appropriate permit type will be issued a citation.
UND Parking Services primarily offers annual permits for students and employees that are valid from August 16 and expire August 15 of the following year, regardless of the purchase date. For individuals who only occasionally park on campus, daily permits and hourly parking are available throughout designated pay-to-park areas.
Due to the limited parking availability on campus, only one vehicle per permit may be parked on campus at a time.
Accessible Parking Information
For individuals who need accessible parking options, please see the accessible parking page for more information.
Permit Groups
Select your affiliation below to learn about available permit types, eligibility requirements and how to purchase your permit.
On-Campus Students
Students residing in university residence halls who need permits for parking near their housing or on campus.
Off-Campus Students
Students who commute to campus for classes and require parking permits for general campus lots.
Employees
Individuals employed by the University of North Dakota, including faculty and staff. Employees have access to a variety of permit options, including payroll deduction and reserved parking.
Apartments
Students and faculty/staff living in on-campus apartment complexes managed by UND Housing. This group has access to designated parking areas associated with their residence.
Affiliates
An Affiliate is an employee of an organization that has a recognized contractual agreement with UND. This group includes individuals from affiliated entities who require parking access through UND’s permit system.
Vendors
A Vendor is any person who provides sales or services to the University of North Dakota but is not an employee, student, or contract employee.
Visitors
Individuals visiting campus for short-term or occasional parking needs. Visitor permits and pay-to-park options are available to accommodate guests.
How to Purchase Your Permit
On-campus residents can purchase a permit for the 2025-26 Academic Year starting on July 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. CT.
UND Parking Portal
It's fast, easy and available 24/7. You can also update your vehicles on your permit at any time.
Available Payment Methods:
- Debit/Credit Card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa)
- Charge to your Campus Connection account (Available until September 3, 2025)
Log into the UND Parking Portal
Purchase In Person or By Phone
Call 701.777.3551 or visit the UND Parking Services office located at 3791 Campus Rd. Room 100, Grand Forks, ND 58202 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Accepted payment methods at the office:
- Cash or check
- Debit/Credit Card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa)
- Charge to your Campus Connection account (Available until September 3, 2025)
Parking Enforcement
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Vehicles without a UND permit are able to park on campus for a limited time via the Passport app; see Passport Parking for more details on how to use the app.
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Permits are valid yearly from August 16th to August 15th of the following year. Permits are virtual and are associated to a license plate.
- A valid temporary pass must be displayed or a UND virtual permit associated to plate to avoid citations.
- If no permanent license plate is affixed to the vehicle, the last 8-digits of the ‘Vehicle Identification Number’ (VIN) are to be used instead. Under the option for ‘State, please select ‘Missing Plate’. Once you receive your official license plate and have placed it on your vehicle, please update your permit accordingly.
- Parking enforcement is conducted year-round.
- Open parking hours are Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 7 a.m., and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
- Ralph Engelstad Arena events will be enforced and are an exception to the open parking hours.
- UND permit is not required, but parking in restricted zones will continue to be monitored/enforced 24/7 (e.g. housing zones, reserved, safety concerns, no overnight, time limit zones, Engelstad Arena events).
Parking Ramp
The use of UND's Parking Ramp requires pre-payment.