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.

Register your Vehicle with OSU

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 (2 door, 4 door, SUV, etc.)
Parking Reminders

Current permit holders will receive an email reminder with future permit sales dates.

New customers can sign up for email notifications.

Commuter Zone Permits

Purchase Term permits for the A, B, or C zones. Available 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 available for purchase with an Index.

Infrequent Driver Daily Permits

An Infrequent Driver discount is available to OSU faculty, staff and students who do not own a Term or Monthly permit. ONID required.

Carpool Permits

Carpool permits require two members. ONID required.

Parking Permit Rates

Term Permits for Commuter Zones

Term parking permits for Fall, Winter and Spring are prorated on a weekly schedule once the term begins, subject to availability. Summer Term permits are a flat, non-refundable rate. Permits must be paid in full at the time of purchase.

Zone Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Summer
A (1, 2, 3) $158 $147 $136 $125 $114 $103 $92 $81 $70 $59 $52
B (1, 2, 3) $106 $99 $92 $85 $78 $71 $64 $57 $50 $43 $35
C $33 $31 $29 $27 $25 $23 $21 $19 $17 $15 $11

Term permits for On-Campus Residents

Permits for campus residents are sold on a 1-space to 1-permit basis throughout the term, subject to availability. Prices are pro-rated weekly. Please secure a permit before bringing a vehicle to campus.

Zone Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Summer
R $112 $104 $96 $88 $80 $72 $64 $56 $48 $40 $32 $24 $16 $8 $37

Motorcycle Permits

Permits for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters may be purchased for a one-time, non-refundable fee per term.

Motorcycle Permits Academic Term Summer
Rate $24 $8

Monthly Permits

Monthly permits are sold by zone, subject to availability.

Monthly Permits A (1, 2, 3) B (1, 2, 3) C
Rate $52 $35 $11

Short-Term and Hourly Permits

Hourly permits are available at any Pay Station on campus. Daily permits are available online or in our office.

Short-term Permits A Zones B Zones C Zones
Hourly Rate $2 $1 $1
Daily Visitor $12 $10 $10
Infrequent Driver Daily* $7 $5 $5

*Infrequent Driver discount is available to OSU faculty, staff and students who do not own a Term or Monthly permit.

Where Can I Park?

Oregon State University operates a zonal parking system. The zonal system includes a "park down" feature, which means that you may park in your assigned zone as well as in any commuter zone at a lower price level.