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What do the permit abbreviations stand for? CC – Central Campus Garage
CMP – Campus Permit
MC-2ND – Motorcycle in addition to vehicle permit
MOTOR – Motorcycle
NHT - Night
NS – Northside Garage
NSPR - Northside Garage Priority Bay
NSR - Northside Garage Reserved
RET - Retiree
SER – Service
SS – Southside Garage
UA – University Apartments
UC – University Center Garage
UCPR - University Center Garage Priority Bay
UCR - University Center Garage Reserved
VN – Vendor
WC – West Campus Garage
WCR – West Campus Garage Resident Student
What are the lot rates this year?
Fee Description 09-10 Annual Rate
Garage Permits  
Priority Bay $700
Numbered $607
Unnumbered (West Campus Garage $275) ** $444
Lot Permits  
Student Lots ** $275
Staff Lots $275
University Apartments ** $225
Numbered $534
Gated $356
Motorcycle ** $88
Night ** $88
Special Use Permits  
Business $35
Campus $275
Service $275
Vendor $275
Retiree Free
** available to students (except Central Campus Garage)
(posted Feburary 27, 2009) All 2009-2010 permits are valid through 8/13/10. Customers wanting to park only for a portion of the year may return the permit any time before July 31, 2010, for a prorated refund. Prorated Permit Rates (NOTE: Customers who return their permit lose their priority as a previous customer. See Assignment Process)

More info about permit price increase (.ppt)
How do A&M rates compare to other large universities? See Parking Comparison Summary (Full Results) (PDF version)
Why do I have to pay for parking? There are limits on the university that restrict the use of state or tuition revenues to build, maintain, or operate parking operations on campus. By university policy, Transportation Services must operate as an auxiliary enterprise and all bond indebtedness, maintenance, administration, utilities, and insurance must be paid for with user fees. The primary source of revenue is parking permit sales. 
How were the permit prices determined? In previous fee increases, there had never been any real strategy to guide Transportation Services on how to handle parking permit fees.  Therefore, we felt it necessary to have an outside source review the rules, the demand for new services, new parking facilities, required on-going maintenance, deferred maintenance and repairs, and new projects. Analysis was done by the Office of Budget and Analytical Services (OBAS) to determine the appropriate permit price that reflects the level of service provided and the cost to deliver the service for each permit type. The proposed rates for 2007-10 were then shared with constituents across campus. The following individuals and groups were consulted, provided input, and in some cases approved the changes in the permit fee structure:
What kind of permits are issued? Lot specific, annualized, hang tag permits are issued.
What if I want an adhesive permit? Customers wanting a window sticker may exchange the hang tag permit for a dry seal sticker by visiting a cashier located in 108 Koldus.
Do I pick up my permit or will it be mailed? Your permit will be mailed to the address you designated when you registered for the permit.
How do I renew my business permit? All faculty or staff members who want a Business Permit may request one through their Departmental Parking Representative. Students are not eligible to receive a Business permit. The Departmental Parking Representative is responsible for using the Departmental Permit Registration System to request new or to renew Business permits purchased by the department. See Business Permit Information.
If I purchased my permit online, how do I park until I receive the permit in the mail? Print and display on your dashboard your receipt for the permit or log on to My Account, choose My Permits and print your permit details page. Printed permit documents are valid for 10 days from the date of purchase.

Printed Permit Receipts Valid:
July 30 - August 15: In Summer Lots ONLY
Beginning August 16: In assigned lot ONLY.
What are the permit regulations? A complete set of regulations may be found on the Regulations page. Please remember to hang permit with the photo facing the front windshield, permits are the property of Texas A&M University and ownership is not transferable.

If you no longer need to park on campus, please return your permit to Transportation Services Customer Assistance Center (1250 TAMU) to be eligible for a pro-rated refund. (NOTE: Customers who return their permit lose their priority as a previous customer. See Assignment Process)

If you park in a designated 12th Man lot, please remember to move your vehicle the evening before home games. Please look on the parking lot sign or visit our Game Day Restrictions section for 12th Man lot locations and alternate parking areas.

Transportation Services is not responsible for damage or loss to vehicle or contents.
What is a night permit? A night permit is valid in any non-restricted parking space (except in paid parking areas and lots with residential priority: lot 30 and lot 40) from 5:00 pm – 6:00 am and on weekends. See Night Parking. The night permit is not valid during the day except during semester breaks. See Break Parking for more information.
Do any permits other than the night permit convey night privileges? Yes. All valid TAMU parking permits may park from 5:00 pm – 6:00 am and on weekends in any non-restricted space in any lots other than paid parking areas and ones with residential priority (Lot 30 and Lot 40).
Are there any areas other than my assigned lot where my permit is valid during the day? Yes. The following areas are valid at all times (except when parking is restricted due to a special event or construction project) with ANY VALID TAMU PERMIT:
  • Lot 1 – Connally Building
  • Lot 43 – Bush School/Presidential Conference Center
  • Lot 71 - Agronomy Road
  • Lot 88 - General Services Complex - southeast corner ONLY
  • Lot 90 – Children’s Center
  • Lot 91 - F&B Road
  • Lot 100 – Reed Arena/Recreation Center/Olsen Field/Tennis Complex (except for 100a, b , f, g, h and i between 2 and 5 am)
  • Lot 110 – Ocean Drilling Program
  • Lot 113 – Gilchrist Building
  • Lot 117 – Research Park Grounds Maintenance Facility
  • Lot 120 – Financial Management Services Building
  • University Apartments
NOTE: Night permits are ONLY valid at night, and are not valid in any lot prior to 5:00 pm, except during semester breaks.
How do I register for a motorcycle, night or lot 100 permit? During annual permit registration, log in to My Account and request one. On or after July 30 visit My Account and purchase a motorcycle, night, Lot 71 or Lot 100 permit. These permit types are available on a first come first serve basis, but we normally do not sell out.
If I already have a vehicle permit, can I purchase a motorcycle permit? If you purchase a vehicle permit, an additional motorcycle permit is available to you at a discounted rate.

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