Parking Operations

  • Please park within your permitted zone.
  • 2019-2020 annual permits are valid until September 22, 2020.
  • Resident (R) zones will be available for all commuter permit holders through Friday, September 4, 2020.

2020-2021 Annual Permit Sales

Due to COVID-19, information about 2020-2021 parking permit sales has been delayed. Current permit holders will receive an email notification in advance. New customers can sign up for email sales notifications.

Parking Permit Requirements

Permits are required year-round, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in A, B and C zones on campus, unless marked. Residential permits are required at all times, year-round.

Virtual Permits 

Parking permits for the OSU Corvallis campus are virtual! Your license plate is your parking permit.

Be prepared to provide your vehicle(s):

  • License plate number
  • Make
  • Color
  • Body Type (4 door, etc.)

Commuter Zone Permits

Purchase A, B, or C zone Term permits for faculty, staff or students not living on campus. ONID Required.

Daily or Monthly Permits

Daily or monthly A, B or C zone permits for visitors or faculty, staff or students not living on campus.

Campus Resident R Permits

Resident R Permits for individuals living on campus. Please secure a permit before bringing a vehicle to campus. ONID required.

Department Permits

Daily permits for department guests and permits for University vehicles.

Infrequent Driver Daily Permits

An infrequent driver discount is available to OSU faculty, staff and students who do not own a Term permit. ONID Required.

Carpool Permits

Carpool permits require two members. ONID Required.

Parking Permit Rates

Annual Permits

Annual parking permits are prorated on a monthly schedule. Annual permits must be paid in full at the time of purchase.

Due to COVID-19, information about 2020-2021 parking permit sales has been delayed. Please check our website for updates.

Short Term and Hourly Permits



Short Term Permits A Zones B Zones C Zones
Hourly Rate $2 $1 $1
Daily Visitor $12 $10 $10
Infrequent Driver DailyGreen Option* $7 $5 $5
Monthly Permit - 31 days $100 $66 $20

Green Option *Infrequent Driver discount is available to OSU faculty, staff and students who do not own an annual permit.