Parking permits for the 2025-2026 academic year are now available for student preorders. There is no increase in cost.
These permits are part of the License Plate Recognition system; vehicle license plates serve as permit identification.
A parking permit is required for any vehicle parked in designated areas of the Lincoln campus.
To be included in the License Plate Recognition parking permit system, students must register their vehicles online and pay designated permit fees. The vehicle is then eligible to park in assigned campus areas.
Nine-month student parking permits take effect August 18. Annual parking permits are no longer available. Parking permits for Summer 2026 will be available at that time.
Permits for students living in 50/50 housing take effect August 1.
Parking permits for students who live on campus coordinate with housing choices.
• Residents who live in a City Campus residence hall, fraternity or sorority must select the appropriate R01, R02, 14R, 17R, 18R or 19R permit.
• East Campus residents must select E permits.
• Commuters who live off-campus and do not require overnight parking can select Area C, D01, D02, D03, 14C, 17C, 19C or SGC permits.
PREORDER YOUR PERMIT ONLINE.
To use the online purchase process, select the area and type of permit you want, choose payment option, and provide vehicle registration information.
• Permit options are detailed at https://parking.unl.edu/student-parking-options/
• Make permit purchase online at https://parking.unl.edu/parking/student-permit-purchase-guide/
• Select Order Permits. Follow the step by step selection and purchase process.
For additional help with permit purchase, watch the video at https://parking.unl.edu/tutorial-videos/
If you have questions, call Parking and Transit Services at 402-472-1800.