Off-Campus Student Parking Permits
Students who travel to the UND campus regularly must purchase a valid parking permit to park in designated surface lots.
- Students living in an on-campus apartment through UND Housing also need a permit to park outside of their designated apartment lots.
- All student permits are annual and valid from August 16, 2025 to August 15, 2026. The cost of the permits prorate automatically if purchased later in the year. Permit availability may be limited based on lot capacity.
- Student parking passes are available for purchase starting July 30, 2025 at 8 a.m. CT.
- Off-campus student permits will not sell out.
Off-Campus Student Parking Map
Permits Still Available
The following Off-Campus Student Parking permits are still available for the 2025/26 academic year:
- Columbia Overnight
- Student (S)
- Economy Lot
If a permit is not listed above, it has sold out. Please join the waitlist for the permit through the UND parking portal.
Student Permit
The student permit allows access to the majority of surface lots on the UND Campus where an 'S' sign is located at the lot entrance or zone. The student permit is not valid in the Parking Ramp, Student Reserved parking lots/zones, 24/7 lots/zones (marked 'O') or anywhere on campus between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.
| Permit | Full Year Price | Allowed Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Student ('S') | $225 | All surface lots marked for student ('S') permits |
Student Reserve Permit Sign
Student Reserved Permit
The student reserved permit allows parking access for students in the Harvard Lot and the Student Reserved zone of the Columbia Lot. It also includes access to all surface lots that allow student parking on campus (marked with 'S'). The reserved student permit is not valid in the Parking Ramp, the 24/7 Overnight Zones (marked 'O') or anywhere on campus between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.
| Permit | Full Year Price | Allowed Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Student Reserved | $325 |
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Parking Ramp
The parking ramp permit allows access to all levels of the Parking Ramp, except for the west side of the 1st floor, located off of Red Jarret Way (formerly 2nd Ave N.) and Columbia Rd. The permit also includes access to all surface lots on the UND Campus that allow student parking (marked 'S'). This permit is not valid in the Student Reserved lots/zones or the 24/7 Overnight lots/zones (marked 'O'). Overnight parking is permitted in the ramp with a valid parking ramp permit.
| Permit | Full Year Price | Allowed Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Ramp | $600 |
The east side of level 1, the west side of Level 5 and all areas of Levels 2 through 4 within the Parking Ramp. All surface lots marked for student ('S') permits |
Overnight (24/7) Permits
The Overnight (24/7) permits allow students to park in a designated lot or zone based on the specific permit purchased. There are three overnight zones, and each permit is valid only in its assigned lot or zone.
In addition to the overnight access, all Overnight (24/7) permits include daytime parking access to five surface lots across campus:
- Wellness Lot
- SMHS SW Lot
- EERC Lot
- James Ray Drive S Lot
- Airport Lot
This permit is ideal for students who need to flexibility for both overnight and daytime campus access. Be sure to check your permit to confirm your assigned overnight lot before parking.
| Permit | Assigned Overnight Lot | Full Year Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford St. Overnight (24/7) Permit | Oxford Lot | $350 |
| Cambridge N Overnight (24/7) Permit | Cambridge N Lot | $350 |
| Columbia Hall Overnight (24/7) Permit | Columbia Lot | $350 |
Parking Signs
Cambridge N Lot
Valid for Overnight Permits
Columbia Lot
Valid for Columbia Overnight Permits
Oxford Lot
Valid for Oxford Overnight Permits
Economy Lot Permit
The Economy Lot permit offers a budget-friendly alternative to the standard commuter permit, providing access to a single designated lot on campus. This permit is ideal for students who are looking to save on parking costs and are comfortable with a longer walk to their destination. Permit holders can also take advantage of the campus shuttle, which stops at the UND Bookstore and provides transportation closer to their classes on campus. The economy lot is monitored and enforced like all campus lots, and the permit is only valid in the assigned lot.
| Permit | Lot Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Economy "ECON" | REA NE Lot | $100 |
Parking Sign Guide
S/E Zones
Permits that are allowed in S/E zones include the student, student reserved, and parking ramp
O/S/E Zones
Permits that are allowed in the O/S/E zones are the student, student reserved, parking ramp and the overnight permits
Cost Comparison
Students who live off campus and drive to campus regularly have several parking options available, including economy, student, student reserved, ramp and 24/7 access along with the daily permit. The total cost of each option can vary significantly depending on how often a student parks on campus and how long they need parking access.
Parking services has provided a cost break down on the cost of the permits for parking from 1 to 5 days on campus for 35-weeks and 52-weeks. Even students who park on campus just 1-3 days per week may find a permit more economical than daily permits. The more you park, the lower your average cost per day - compared to $7/day for a daily permit.
35-Week Permit Cost Breakdown
| Permit | Initial Cost | 1 day/week | 3 day/week | 5 day/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $100 | $2.86 | $0.95 | $0.57 |
| Student | $225 | $6.43 | $2.14 | $1.29 |
| Student Reserved | $325 | $9.29 | $3.10 | $1.86 |
| 24-7 Permits | $350 | $10 | $3.33 | $2.00 |
| Parking Ramp | $600 | $17.14 | $5.71 | $3.43 |
52-Week Permit Cost Breakdown
| Permit | Initial Cost | 1 day/week | 3 day/week | 5 day/week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $100 | $1.92 | $0.64 | $0.38 |
| Student | $225 | $4.33 | $1.44 | $0.87 |
| Student Reserved | $325 | $6.25 | $2.08 | $1.25 |
| 24-7 Permits | $350 | $6.73 | $2.24 | $1.35 |
| Parking Ramp | $600 | $11.54 | $3.85 | $2.31 |
Student Permit Proration & Refund Information
Student permits automatically prorates price on the 1st and 16th of each month starting on September 16, 2026.
Refund Eligibility
Refunds for permits are available for students who no longer need their permit during the year. The refunded amount will be based on the following criteria:
- Permits purchased and refunded before August 16, 2025 will be given a refund for the purchased price
- Permits purchased or refunded from August 16, 2025 to April 15, 2026 are eligible for a refund until April 30, 2026. Refunds will follow an established price proration and refund schedule.
- Permits purchased on or after April 16, 2026 will be refunded 50% of the purchased value if refunded within 2 weeks of the purchased date.
If you no longer need your permit, please contact UND Parking Services in writing with the following information:
- Name
- NDUS ID
- Date that you no longer need access
Once the refund request is received and processed, the permit will be deactivated and the vehicles that the permit were associated with will no longer be able to be parked in the areas associated with that permit.
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)