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: Parking availability on campus is limited. Individuals commuting to campus are encouraged to consider alternative transportation options, including public transit, cycling, walking, and carpooling. The University of Ottawa is directly served by the O-Train and by both OC Transpo and STO transit networks, providing convenient alternatives to driving for many members of the university community. Full-time students also benefit from a U-Pass, which provides unlimited access to transit services and is included as part of tuition fees.
• Daily visitor parking: Limited daily parking is available at several locations across campus and spaces often fill quickly. Some locations offer daily parking only after 3:00 p.m. To avoid unnecessary charges, we recommend confirming that parking is available before purchasing daily parking, as payment does not guarantee a parking space.
• 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.

Standard Permits

Standard permits allow you to park on campus starting at 7 a.m.

• For exterior lots, permits are valid daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. including weekends and statutory holidays from mid-November to mid-April and 24 hours the rest of the year.
• Parking garages are accessible at all times.
• Each permit is valid only for the specific parking lot or garage as listed on the permit.
• Standard permits can be used for any garage or exterior lot after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.
• This type of permit is not valid for on-street parking or at 100 Marie-Curie Street.

Evening Permits

Evening permits allow you to park on campus after 4:00 p.m.

• Evening permits are valid from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for any exterior lot or garage.
• This type of permit is not valid for on-street parking or at 100 Marie-Curie Street.

Second Tag

Only employee permit holders are eligible to request a second parking tag. This option is intended to support employees who wish to share their parking permit as part of a carpool arrangement or who attend campus on a part-time basis.

• The multi-year parking permit—and all associated costs—will be assigned to the permit holder.
• The secondary tag permit is valid until the end of April each year and must be renewed in-person.

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

How to purchase a permit

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