Visitors

Visitor Parking

Visitors are welcome at OSU!

Where am I allowed to park?

Visitors may park in any A, B, or C lot on campus with the purchase of an Hourly or Daily permit.

Parking permits are required in the A, B, or C Zones, or any ADA space, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. Permits are required in all other parking locations at all times, year-round.  Please only park in a space designated by painted lines, and pay careful attention to signs to avoid parking in restricted use spaces.

Please do not park in Residential R parking lots at any time, as these locations are for campus residents only, 24/7.

Helpful tip: Some parking lots are very popular, and campus is a busy place. We recommend that you know how to find a second parking lot in case your first choice is unavailable when you arrive. Beaver Buses are free shuttles circulating on campus to help you get where you need to go.

How do I Purchase a Parking Permit?

To park in any A, B, or C lot on campus between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, you will need to purchase a parking permit. Daily permits can be purchased online before driving to campus or from a mobile device upon your arrival.

Hourly and daily parking permits can also be purchased from one of the many pay stations on campus.

Important! For either option, you will need to know the license plate number of the vehicle you are parking.

Refunds

No refunds are issued for hourly or daily parking transactions. Time not used is non-refundable. Contact Transportation Services if assistance is needed with the Passport app.

Yellow Curbs = No parking 

Parking in fire lanes or yellow curbs is not permitted, so please obey all posted signs and painted curbs during your visit. Special permission is granted to allow temporary loading/unloading in fire lanes during residence hall move in day.

Still have questions?  Contact us!