The Parking Perks program for students is a low-cost parking alternative for non-dorm resident students who need occasional access to the university garages. This program offers the opportunity for substantial discounts from the regular daily rate.
The Parking Perks program is great for non-dorm resident students who:
- use alternative transportation and may on occasion need to bring a vehicle to campus
- have a need to move across campus during the day
- have a C or C+ permit and sometimes need more convenient parking during the day
Eligibility
Anyone who is eligible to purchase an S permit and does not have an on-campus housing residential contract, or certain other approved UT affiliates, may purchase the Parking Perks. Those with a UT EID can go online to purchase and recharge. UT affiliates who do not have a UT EID will need to visit a staffed garage office.
To receive notifications for garage availability, please subscribe to the UT list at https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa/info/garage_full-opp-perks
Purchase and Recharge
Purchases and recharges can be made online via the "View Your Permits" tab in the Parking Portal or in person at a staffed garage office. The initial purchase is $20 (there are no service fees - this is $20 worth of use in the garages). After the initial purchase, the Parking Perks may be recharged in any increment of whole dollars with a minimum of $10. When recharged, the funds will be applied to the account automatically.
The funds placed on the Parking Perks account are non-refundable.
To prevent creating a traffic jam, do not recharge Parking Perks while in a garage entrance or exit lane.
Participating Garages and Fees
Those using Parking Perks can park in the following garages for the listed deduction per entry:
| Garage | Deduction |
|---|---|
| Brazos (BRG) | $10 |
| Conference Center (CCG) | $12 |
| East Campus Garage (ECG) | $2 |
| Guadalupe (GUG) | $8 |
| Manor (MAG) | $10 |
| San Antonio (SAG) | $10 |
| San Jacinto (SJG) | $10 |
| Speedway (SWG) | $10 |
| Trinity (TRG) | $10 |
| 27th Street (TSG) | $10 |
See UT Parking Garages for garage locations.
The Parking Perks Program is not offered at the Health Center (HCG), Nueces (NUG), or Rowling Hall (RHG) Garages.
Using Your Parking Perks
To obtain the QR code to use at the garages, log onto your Parking Portal from your My Parking Profile. Select View Your Permits, select the active entry that starts with PE, scroll to the bottom and select Print Permit. Download the QR code at any time; the QR code has no expiration date. Scan the QR code at the access columns even if the gate is open. Please ensure you always scan your QR code when entering and exiting the garage. Parking Perks credentials that are out of sync, where there is not an exit for every entry, may be subject to a $15 re-synchronization fee. A Parking Perks holder may only park one vehicle in a garage at a time using the Parking Perks QR code.
Balances and the last 30 calendar days of use are available under View Your Permits by selecting the entry that starts with PE on your parking portal.
You will not pull a ticket, nor will you need to go to the cashier before exiting when you use Parking Perks.
Parking is on a space-available basis in each participating garage. If the CARD USE ONLY signs are illuminated or the lot is otherwise noted as full, Parking Perks will not work in that location. With the exception of the Health Center, Nueces, and Rowling Hall Garages, Parking Perks is active in all garages, so if there is a situation where parking is unavailable, try another participating garage. Parking is limited and not guaranteed in any specific garage, and your vehicle must be removed from the garages by midnight. If you leave your vehicle parked after midnight, you will be subject to additional fees. Parking Perks does not grant privileges to park overnight in any garage. We also reserve the right to limit the use of Parking Perks for some events.
Account Transfers
The funds placed on Parking Perks are non-refundable, and Parking and Transportation Services will only transfer a balance to a replacement Parking Perks account at the time the original account is reported as compromised. A $10 replacement fee will be charged to transfer funds. There is no fee to reprint or reclaim a QR code from the "Parking Perks" tab in My Parking Profile.
Rules and Regulations
- Parking Perks participant assumes full responsibility for violations involving their vehicle and Parking Perks.
- The University assumes no responsibility for losses by fire, theft, collision or otherwise to your vehicle.
- Parking Perks participant must abide by all applicable university Parking & Traffic Regulations.
- Failure to obey the state traffic laws or the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) Garage Rules and Regulations could result in a traffic citation or your vehicle being impounded.
- A set fee will be deducted from the Parking Perks account balance for each use. Fee schedule is available above. Parking usage fees are subject to change. Not every garage will be part of the the Parking Perks Debit Program.
- The funds placed on the Parking Perks are non-refundable, and PTS will only transfer a balance to a replacement Parking Perks account at the time the original account is reported as compromised. A $10 replacement fee will be charged to transfer funds.
- The Parking Perks account is non-transferable. Participant is solely responsible for their account. Rights regarding activation or deactivation of the account remain with PTS.
- The Parking Perks participant may not let anyone else use their Parking Perks account. Doing so may result in the cancellation of their Parking Perks account with no refund. Full financial responsibility remains with the Parking Perks participant.
- Garage access with Parking Perks is not allowed during home football games and may be limited during other special events at the discretion of PTS. PTS reserves the right to limit locations and periods of usage at all times.
- Parking is limited and is not guaranteed in any specific garage. Parking Perks participant's vehicle must be removed from the garages by midnight. If you leave your vehicle parked after midnight, you will be subject to additional fees. Parking Perks do not grant privileges to park overnight in any garage.
- Parking Perks are not a permit and do not convey any surface parking rights or privileges.
- PTS reserves the right to close or block exits and entrances at any time to accommodate large crowds and provide a safe atmosphere for garage patrons and pedestrians.
- When using Parking Perks, participants must always scan their QR code to enter and exit the garage. If one gate is open, choose a closed gate to enter or exit the garage. If you drive through an open gate, you must first scan the Parking Perks QR code. This will ensure that the Parking Perks credential stays in sync. Out of sync credentials may be subject to a $15 re-synchronization fee.