Purchasing a student parking permit

The following information is intended to inform students about campus parking permits and the process for requesting one.

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Student Parking Permit Update

Due to an unprecedented level of demand, all available student parking permits have now been fully allocated.

  • All parking permits are now sold out.
  • All waitlists are full and closed.
  • We will continue to respond to all permit requests already submitted through TOPdesk.
  • Any new student parking permit requests submitted after 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, will be automatically cancelled.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the high volume of requests received.

Permits are subject to availability

There are three types of permits:

  • Term permits are valid for one academic term only. Students may choose from Fall, Winter, or Spring-Summer.
  • Academic Year permits are valid from September through to April.
  • Full Year permits are valid from May through to April.

Note: We cannot issue refunds retroactively: students can only be refunded for unused future parking. The original payment method will be used when processing the refund.

Due to high demand, student parking permits are limited and often sell out quickly. When permits are no longer available, students may join a waitlist. 

  • When waitlisted, students cannot select a specific parking lot.
  • Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a permit, and availability is subject to cancellations or changes throughout the academic year. 
  • If a spot becomes available, students will be contacted based on their position on the waitlist. 
  • If a student on the waitlist is contacted, they will be given the first available location on campus. However, if they then decline the location offered, their name will be struck off the waitlist.

Once you’ve submitted the joint program parking permit application form, we will evaluate your request and respond within 10 business days. Once your application has been approved, your plate number will be registered in the uOttawa parking portal.