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Need a 25/26 permit? Find renewals, waitlist info, and sales timelines in the Permit Renewal & Purchase Instructions.

We're excited to introduce the PRC Day Pass, a convenient new option for UT faculty, staff, and students to purchase daily parking at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus (PRC) for just $5 per day—entirely online through My Parking Profile.

Orientation will bring large crowds, including vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Managing these crowds requires careful planning. Get information on orientation parking options as well as Brazos Garage permit holder disruptions.

The PTS Parking Portal is down. This will affect your ability to buy/recharge parking, pay citations, and get your permit/pass QR code online.

The University will host its 142nd Commencement ceremonies from Thursday, May 8, through Saturday, May 10. Please review the information below and plan ahead, as major congestion and delays are expected for all individuals traveling to, from, or through campus during Commencement.

Parking in designated areas on campus is free to graduates and guests attending Commencement celebrations. Garages and lots frequently reach capacity during Commencement events. Guests are encouraged to have backup parking plans in other garages or lots should the recommended garages be at capacity.

Each spring, our campus has the privilege of welcoming student-athletes from across the state for the UIL Track & Field State Meet—a celebrated tradition that brings energy, pride, and thousands of visitors to the Forty Acres. This year’s meet will take place Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 3 at Mike A. Myers Stadium. As we prepare to host the state’s best, please take note of the following impacts to parking and traffic in the area.

On Friday, April 25, the University will observe UT Remembers, a cherished tradition that members of The University of Texas at Austin community who have passed away in the past year. As the campus gathers in reflection, there will be temporary impacts to parking and traffic near the Main Building (MAI) and Tower, including along Inner Campus Drive (ICD).

This Saturday, April 12 will mark the 15th annual Longhorn Run, a campus tradition that has united students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the Austin community since 2010. This year, due to changes in the course route, the impact to parking and traffic will be more significant than in previous years. To help you plan ahead and avoid any disruptions, please be aware of the following parking and traffic restrictions:

Donations for Citations is a program that allows those with qualified parking citations to pay them off through donations of shelf-stable food and unscented baby wipes. All donations will go to the UT Outpost food pantry for students and the Child Development Center for children.