Numbered space parking is on the second and third levels of the Northside Garage
and on the second and third levels of the University Center Garage. Unnumbered parking
spaces begin on the third level of the Northside Garage and on the fourth level
of the University Center Garage. In West Campus Garage and Southside Garage permit
holders may park in the first available space.
More on garage parking
Gated Facility Access Help
To access the gated facilities, you may use ONE of the following (you may change
your preferred method by logging into your
account):
- Swipe your permit
- Swipe your TAMU ID card
- Use a hands-free transponder (see chart)
The annual permit or Aggie ID should be swiped top to bottom with the magstripe
facing the right as shown below:
If you use a transponder, the signal will be read by the corresponding antenna shown
below:
Central Campus Garages and gated
lots where available
(
see chart)
How to place TIRIS transponder in vehicle
Important Things to Know
- It is necessary to use your access device in the PROPER ORDER: IN the garage/lot and OUT of the garage/lot
- Pull up to the card reader.
- Swipe your Aggie ID or annual permit as shown above or simply wait if you have a transponder.
- The gate will raise.
How to place TransCore transponder in vehicle
Important Things to Know
- It is necessary to use your access device in the PROPER ORDER: IN the garage, IN
your assigned level, OUT of your assigned level, and OUT of the garage
- Customers are allowed 15 minutes to travel between the gates of the garage and the
gates of their assigned level when entering and exiting the facility
- Customers may use their PERMIT and AGGIE ID CARD and HANDS-FREE TRANSPONDER. Only
one vehicle will be able to enter at a time regardless of which device is used
- All customers (including students) with permits for the University Center Garage
are now eligible to purchase a hands-free transponder for $25
- Customers with toll tags from Austin, Dallas, or Houston may have their toll tag
activated to open the gates in the University Center or Northside Garages by completing the Request Toll Tag Activation form.
Locating your toll tag number
Important Things to Know
- It is necessary to use your access device in the PROPER ORDER: IN the garage/lot and OUT of the garage/lot
- Pull up to the card reader. The light will be red.
- Swipe your Aggie ID or annual permit as shown above or simply wait if you have a transponder.
- Customers may use their PERMIT and AGGIE ID CARD and HANDS-FREE TRANSPONDER. Only
one vehicle will be able to enter at a time regardless of which device is used
- The light will change to green and the gate will raise.
- Customers with toll tags from Austin, Dallas, or Houston may have their toll tag
activated to open the gates in the University Center or Northside Garages by completing the Request Toll Tag Activation form.
How to place TransCore transponder in vehicle
Important Things to Know
- It is necessary to use your access device in the PROPER ORDER: IN the garage/lot and OUT of the garage/lot
- Pull up to the card reader.
- Swipe your Aggie ID or annual permit as shown above or simply wait if you have a transponder.
- The gate will raise.
