Start of Spring Semester 2026

Spring semester parking permits will be available for purchase on Monday, December 1.

New for this semester - All student permits must be purchased online.

Not sure which permit to buy?  Find permit options information below.  Please ensure mailing addresses are up to date to avoid delivery delays.

You will receive an email confirmation with a link to print a temporary permit right away. Your hangtag should arrive via USPS within 7-10 business days. 

Returns and exchanges may still be done in our office.

Purdue Indianapolis students may purchase a parking permit but must use their IU login to do so. Please check our Purdue Student FAQ page for more information. 

Permit Rates and Student Refunds

 

 

Pricing for parking permits is available on our rates page.  

Additionally, you will be able to return permits in the first five days of any month for a prorated refund. 

Refund Policy

  

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Living Off Campus?

 

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Students who live off campus usually buy an "ST" permit, which allows access to student lots and garages on the main campus. 

 

 

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Students who wish to save money may purchase an "NCS" permit, which is valid in our North Campus lots, located on Indiana Avenue north of 10th Street, a short shuttle ride from the main campus.  

Where Can I Park?

Finding parking at IU Indianapolis

ST permits are valid in six different garages so it is important to know your options.

The Barnhill Garage usually fills first and the Gateway Garage often has space available all day long. Keep that in mind when you're looking for parking! 

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Ball Residence and Riverwalk

To park close to their buildings, you should purchase a "CH" permit, which guarantees a space in the "CH" lots close to your building.  

NOTE:  Students living in Ball Residence or Riverwalk will have virtual permits beginning in the fall of 2025. Students will still need to purchase a permit and register their vehicle, but your license plate will serve as your permit. Please see our License Plate Recognition page for more information about LPR.

NOTE: CH permits are on a waitlist for students who do not currently have a CH Fall permit. Students living in Ball Residence or Riverwalk may purchase either an NCS permit or a North Street Garage permit (available in the office only). The North Street Garage is located across Blake Street.  

 

 

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The Tower

 

If you live in The Tower and would like to park close to your building, you should purchase a "TGS" permit, which guarantees a space in the Tower Garage, located under the building. 

NOTE: Tower Garage permits are on a waitlist for students who do not currently have a Tower Garage Fall permit. Tower residents may purchase either an NCS permit or a North Street Garage permit (available in the office only). The North Street Garage is located across Blake Street.  

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North Hall

 

If you live in North Hall and want to park close to your building, you should purchase a "BGS" permit, which guarantees a space in the Blackford Street Garage, across the street from the building.  

 

 

 

Virtual Parking Permit FAQs

Instead of getting a CH parking permit, your license plate becomes your virtual permit!

Yes.  Although there is no physical permit, you must still order a ‘virtual’ CH permit online. This ensures that your license plate is properly linked to the CH permit permissions. Please also verify that your license plate information is accurate and up to date.

  1. Visit the Parking Portal.
  2. Log in using your student credentials.
  3. Select the CH permit and enter your license plate number accurately.
  4. Complete the payment process.
  5. You’ll receive a confirmation email — but no physical permit will be mailed.

No.  All virtual CH permits have to be completed via your online parking account.

Cameras affixed to Parking Operations vehicles read the license plate and verifies if you have permission to park in CH lots.  Make sure your plate is:

  • Entered correctly when signing up online
  • Clearly visible
  • Facing the drive lane

No, only one vehicle may be registered to your permit at a time, and only that vehicle is authorized to park on campus.

Log into the parking portal and update your vehicle information immediately to avoid warnings and citations.

Incorrect plate entries may result in a warning or citation. Make sure to double-check your entry before submitting.

Yes.

To return a virtual permit:

  • Email jagspark@iu.edu and let us know you would like to return it. We will deactivate your virtual permit and process a prorated refund (if applicable).

No matter where you live, you may also purchase an "NCS" permit to save money. The "NCS" permit is valid in our North Campus Lots, located on Indiana Avenue north of 10th Street, a short shuttle ride from the main campus. 

If you do not see one of these options listed, you still may purchase an NCS permit and add your name to the appropriate waitlist. We will contact you when the waitlist is released.

Where Can I Park?

Park Once, Shuttle All Day

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The JAGLINE is a great way to get around campus!

We offer five different routes to get you anywhere you need to go and our Purple Line connects to IndyGo's Red Line. All routes can be tracked through the JAGLINE app. 

All buses are ADA accessible and have bike racks.

 Get the JAGLINE App!