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Permit & Registration Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What do the permit abbreviations stand for?
  2. What are the lot rates this year?
  3. How do A&M rates compare to other large universities?
  4. Why do I have to pay for parking?
  5. How were the permit prices determined?
  6. What kind of permits are issued?
  7. What if I want an adhesive permit?
  8. Do I pick up my permit or will it be mailed?
  9. How do I renew my business permit?
  10. If I purchased my permit online, how do I park until I receive the permit in the mail?
  11. What are the permit regulations?
  12. What is a night permit?
  13. Do any permits other than the night permit convey night privileges?
  14. Are there any areas other than my assigned lot where my permit is valid during the day?
  15. How do I register for a motorcycle, night, Lot 100 or West Campus Garage permit?
  16. If I already have a vehicle permit, can I purchase a motorcycle permit?
  1. I have not received my housing assignment but want to register for parking. What do I do?
  2. I did not complete my on-campus housing contract before parking registration closed. How can I tell if I have been given residential priority for my parking request?
  3. Which lots are recommended for resident students?
  4. Which lots are not recommended for resident students?
  5. Can resident students park in West Campus Garage on home football game days?
  6. I am not able to choose all of the resident lots when I am trying to register. Why not?
  7. What does "residential priority" mean?
  8. I'm a new freshman resident and I have priority in Lot 30, Northside Garage, Lot 40 and Southside Garage. Will I get a residential space?
  9. How can I safely get to my dorm if I am assigned to park on west campus?
  10. Can I be reassigned to park closer to my dorm?
  11. What if I did not request the lot/garage closest to my dorm when I completed my parking registration but I want it now?
  12. Can students park anywhere on nights and weekends?
  13. During move-in, do I need to have a permit to park in the 1-hour loading zones for the dorms?
  1. How does the waitlist work?
  2. What if I don't get any of my choices?
  3. I did not receive my first choice. When can I get it and how will I be notified?
  4. Does my position on the current waitlist effect my position on the 2008-09 waitlist?
  5. How can I change my options on the waitlist?
  6. I have requested to change my waitlist. How long will it take to process and how will I know that you received my request?
  7. I have a permit for a lot with residential priority but won't be living on campus next year. Will I be guaranteed to renew my permit?
  8. I'm a freshman south side resident and I don't want to bring my car to campus until I can park by my dorm. What should I do?
  9. I'm a freshman north side resident and I want to bring my car to campus and will park anywhere - but I really want to park by my dorm. What should I do?
  10. I'm a freshman and currently have a Lot 100 permit. I want to park in Lot 50 next year. What should I do?
  11. I'm a current lot 48 permit holder and want to keep it for next year. What should I do?
  12. I forgot to complete registration before it closed on July 15th. What should I do?

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