Parking permit information

We understand that the unavailability of on-campus parking permits can be challenging. Here are some alternative options to park and to get to and from campus:

• Public transportation: As a full-time student, your tuition includes a U-Pass, which gives you unlimited access to OC Transpo and STO services. Our campus is conveniently served by an on-site LRT station, making transit a practical and reliable option.
• Daily visitor parking: Limited daily paid parking is available at the Brooks and Mann garages, but please be aware that these lots tend to fill up quickly each day.
• City of Ottawa on-street parking: You may also consider on-street parking in nearby areas. Just be sure to read all signage carefully to avoid fines or restrictions.

Types of permits

Day permits are for those who wish to park on campus for 24 hours

• Day permits for exterior lots cover parking from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily, and for 24 hours on weekends and statutory holidays.
  • Garage permits provide 24/7 access to the specific garage.
• Permits are lot-specific, meaning that they only cover parking in the assigned lot or garage for the day.
• Day permits can also be used to park in the Mann and Desmarais garages and all outdoor lots after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.
• Day permits cannot be used for on-street parking or to park at 100 Marie-Curie.

Evening permits are for those who wish to park on campus after 4 p.m.

• Valid from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. in external parking lots and in the Mann and Desmarais garages ONLY. Note that evening permits cannot be used for on-street parking or at 100 Marie-Curie.

Permit holders can request a second parking permit (known as a second tag) for the same space. This service is intended for those who would like to share their parking space because they are not on campus every day.

• For example, if an employee/student is on campus Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (Employee One) and another employee/student (Employee Two) is on campus Wednesday and Friday.
  • The multi-year parking permit—and all associated costs—will be assigned to Employee One.
  • A secondary tag permit, valid until the end of April, will be issued to Employee Two.

Other parking information

A second tag will not be issued to those seeking a second permit for another personal vehicle: these permits are intended solely for employees who share a single parking permit.

While multiple vehicles may be linked to a single parking permit, only one vehicle may use the permit at any given time. If both vehicles are found on campus simultaneously, the primary multi-year permit holder will receive a courtesy notice, and the vehicle with the second tag will receive a parking infraction.

Cost of permit (same for students and employees) – before tax
 

APUO members are required to present proof of affiliation when applying for a parking permit in person at the Parking and Sustainable Transportation Office, located at 139 Louis Pasteur.

Motorcycle permit

The University of Ottawa provides designated parking spaces for motorcycles in three outdoor campus lots: Lots K, P, and Z. These areas are reserved exclusively for motorcycle permit holders.

The location of the permit on the motorcycle is at the driver’s discretion, provided it remains clearly visible at all times.

For daily motorcycle parking (non-permit holders), spaces are available at the following locations :

• Mann Garage on the main campus
• Lot G3 at Lees Campus
• Lot R at the Alta Vista Campus

For existing permit holders, you can update your account information by clicking here.

How to purchase a permit

• Permit cancellation and refund
• Student permits
• Employee permits
• Guest/ Dignitary/ VIP/ Event permits