Starting May 1, 2024, the following changes will take effect:
- Digital Vehicle Count System – We have 11 designated parking lots with our new digital vehicle count system. P12, P13, P14, P19, P23 and P31 have signs indicating availability. We are hoping to be able to provide this information via an app in the coming year.
- Daily permits – Available for faculty, staff and students. Daily permits for P59, P30 and Gordon Hall, can be purchased in advance. Daily permits for P11, P13 and P19 must be purchased the morning of, they will be available each day at 12:01am. Quantities are limited and can sell out. If your preferred permit is not available you must select another option.
- Student Permits – Fall Semester permits will be available in mid/late July. We will provide advance notice on our website closer to this date. Graduate Students and Commuting students may purchase black, red, or yellow zone or Gordon Hall Only permits, depending on availability. Residence students may purchase yellow zone, Gordon Hall Only and yellow zone/Gordon Hall permits (Gordon Hall Residence only). Residence students are required to park in designated lots located near their residence locations. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.
- NEW! Gordon Hall Only Permits – Available for faculty, staff, and students. Allows you to park at the Gordon Hall Lot ONLY, for a reduced monthly rate.
- NEW! Electric Vehicle Payroll Deduction Permits – Available for faculty and staff. Allows you to sign up for a Green/Red on payroll deduction. Refer to the parking rate chart below for rates and parking zones. You must have an electric vehicle to purchase this type of permit.
- Parking Maintenance and Improvements – Campus Parking Services will continue to make repairs to roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
- Updated Parking Policy and Regulations.
| Permit Type | Parking location | 2024-25 rate (taxes included)* | Details |
| Black | Black (premium interior), Red (basic interior) or Yellow (value perimeter) lots | $164.75/month | Sold one permit per spot for a designated interior lot, guaranteeing an available spot 24/7 |
| Red | Basic interior lots | $93/month | Park in any Red lot during posted hours of operation |
| Yellow | Perimeter lots: P7, P13, P14, P17, P19, or P30 | $81.40/month | Park in any Yellow lot during posted hours of operation |
| Gordon Hall/Yellow | Perimeter lots: P7, P13, P14, P17, P19, P30 and Gordon Hall | $81.40/month | Park in any Yellow lot or Gordon Hall during posted hours of operation |
| Gordon Hall Only Lot | Gordon Hall Only | $58/month | Park in Gordon Hall Lot ONLY, during posted hours of operation |
| Green/Red – Electric Vehicle | EV charger locations & Red Zone | $116.60/month | Can charge at EV chargers, four hours max per day. Park in Red Zone when charging is complete or not required |
| Green/Yellow – Electric Vehicle | EV charger locations & Yellow Zone | $105.10/month | Can charge at EV chargers, four hours max per day. Park in Yellow Zone when charging is complete or not required |
| Motorcycle | Signed Spots | $103 flat rate | Park in any motorcycle areas during posted hours of operation |
| Daily Permit: Red Zone | Red Zone | $16/day | Variety of rates and locations for students, faculty, and staff |
| Daily Permit: P13, P19, P59 | P13, P19, P59 | $12.50/day | Variety of rates and locations for students, faculty, and staff |
| Daily Permit: P11, P30 | P11, P30 | $7/day | Variety of rates and locations for students, faculty, and staff |
| Gordon Hall Daily Permits | Gordon Hall (NEW) | $5.50/day | Variety of rates and locations for students, faculty, and staff |
| Paybyphone/HONK – Daily | Signed spots | $21/day (plus $.35/$.45 transaction fee) | Short-term parking in interior lots |
| Paybyphone/HONK – Hourly | Signed spots | $3.50/hour (plus $.35/$.45 transaction fee) | Short-term parking in interior lots |
How to purchase a permit
To purchase a permit, you’ll need an account with Parking Services.
- Complete a Student or Faculty/Staff Parking Account Request form online. If you had a parking permit in 2023/24, skip this step.
- Once you have an account, visit the Parking Services website.
- Log in with your central log-in credentials to purchase s permit.
If you currently have a payroll deduction permit for 2023/24 and want to continue doing so, your permit will automatically renew for May 1, 2024. If you would like to cancel your payroll deduction permit for May 1, please fill out the Permit Cancellation Form before May 1.
If you are a current Black Zone permit holder, you will be able to renew your permit for May 2024. A separate letter with instructions will be sent to you. If you do not wish to renew your permit please fill out the Permit Cancellation Form before May 1. If you would like to get a Black Zone permit for the first time, please add yourself to the online waitlist from your online parking account. When a space becomes available you will be notified via email.
If you are wanting an EV payroll deduction permit, please contact Parking Services, so we may give access to sign up via the online parking portal.
It is encouraged to purchase a permit at this time. Permits are sold on a first-come first-served basis and quantities are limited. Payment is required at the time of purchase. For more information on permit types and availability, check out the parking website.
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First, determine how many days you require parking in a calendar month. Once you know this, you can calculate the cost to determine what permit is best for you.
There are a variety of daily permits with varying costs and locations. Limited daily permit locations (P30, P59 & Gordon Hall) can be purchased in advance. Daily permits for P11, P13 and P19 cannot be purchased in advance. These daily permits are available at 12:01am each day.
Daily permits are available first come first served and quantities are limited.
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Graduate Students: Black Zone, Red Zone, Yellow Zone, and Gordon Hall Only.
Commuting students: Black Zone, Red Zone, Yellow Zone, and Gordon Hall Only.
Residence students: Yellow Zone, Gordon Hall Only and Yellow Zone/Gordon Hall (Gordon Hall residence only). Residence students are required to park in designated lots located near their residence locations.
Annual, Semester and Monthly permits are available. You pay the same monthly amount whether you buy an annual, semester or monthly pass.
Learn more about student parking permits.
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Faculty and Staff: Black Zone, Red Zone, Yellow Zone, and Gordon Hall Only.
Learn more about faculty and staff parking permits.
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Departments have three options for visitors attending campus: Departmental Reservations Form, Paybyphone, and Departmental Guest Permits. The cost varies by selection.
You may also email Parking Services at questions@parking.uoguelph.ca to discuss the best options for your event.
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Complete a Student or Faculty/Staff Parking Account Request form online. You will receive email confirmation when your account has been activated.
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If you would like to cancel your payroll deduction permit for May 1, please fill out the Permit Cancellation Form before May 1.
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