PTS welcomes students to The University of Texas at Austin. Several options are available to meet student parking needs. The campus is pedestrian friendly, with shuttle bus service throughout the campus and Austin.
Understanding the student options for parking and transportation will make campus access easier, and following the parking regulations will promote student safety. The links will provide parking and transportation options including instructions on how to obtain parking permits for surface lots and garages, shuttle bus information, as well as alternative transportation options.
Available Permits
| Permit | Eligibility | Term | 16/17 Price | How to Purchase | Parking Convenience | Parking Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class C | all students | annual | $133 | online now | lower | lots on the eastern edges of campus (see C Permit for details) |
| Class C+ | all students | annual | $200 | online now | moderate | lots on eastern edges of campus + evening and weekend access to most garages (see C+ permit for details) |
| Class R | dorm residents | fall & spring semesters | $677-$780* | online for available garages | high | single garage (see garage map or residence halls to help choose location) |
| Class R | dorm residents | single semester | $376-$434* | online for available garages | high | single garage (see garage map or residence halls to help choose location) |
| Class S | non-dorm residents | annual | $628 | online for garages | high | single garage (see garage map to help choose location) |
| Class S | non-dorm residents | single semester | $299 | online for available garages | high | single garage (see garage map to help choose location) |
Specialized Permit Types
| Permit | Eligibility | Term | 16/17 Price | How to Purchase | Parking Convenience | Parking Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class B | all students for use with a bicycle | four years | FREE |
online or The Kickstand |
high | bike racks throughout campus |
| Class M | all students for use with a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, or motor-assisted bicycles |
annual | $80 | online now | moderate | M Spaces |
| Class N | all students | annual | $40 | online now | low | Weeknights and Weekends ONLY lots on the eastern edges of campus |
| Class N+ | all students | annual | $67 | online now | lower | Weeknights and Weekends ONLY lots on eastern edges of campus + access to most garages |
* price varies by garage
To return your permit, please bring it to the cashier's office in one of our 7 staffed garages.
The University of Texas at Austin strongly supports efforts to reduce congestion and curb vehicle pollution in the Austin area. The University has established an active Alternative Transportation Program, entitled Green on the Go, that seeks to reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles by staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
