Parking spaces on campus designated for a specific purpose or populations are restricted
by the nature of the label either painted on the parking lot surface, curb, or by
a posted sign. Designated spaces include the following:
Reserved Number Spaces
Individuals authorized for reserved numbered spaces in surface lots and parking
garages should display the appropriate permit reflecting the parking assignment
at all times. Unauthorized or unpermitted vehicles will be relocated at the vehicle
owner's expense.
Reserved numbered space holders should be aware that at certain times their space
may not be reserved. These times include, but are not limited to, days when special
events bring large numbers of visitors to campus such as home football games, graduation,
move-in/move-out, Parents Weekend, as well as times when Transportation Services
parking services staff is not on duty. There is no proration for the reserved numbered
space permit for these exceptions.
Reserved numbered parking spaces are for automobiles only. Trailers, motorcycles,
bicycles, mopeds or scooters are not authorized to park in surface or
garage reserved numbered parking spaces.
University Business Spaces
University Business Spaces are provided to assist university affiliates who need
to park on-campus while conducting official university business and may not be used
while conducting personal business or attending university classes. (map)
Vehicles marked with the TAMU seal and four-digit vehicle number, ones displaying
a UB parking permit, or ones displaying a BUSINESS permit PLUS a valid TAMU parking
permit are authorized to park in University Business Spaces.
Service Spaces
Service spaces are intended for service vehicles with "A" overlays or
Service permits. (map)
Timed Parking Spaces
Timed spaces or areas are located around campus where persons need close access
to facilities for a short period of time. Timed zones do not require a TAMU parking
permit, however, they are strictly enforced to insure they are available for use
as intended. The timed spaces are enforced as timed spaces 24 hours per day, seven
days per week, and they are not included in night parking privileges. (map)
Loading Zones / Docks
Loading zones/docks are intended for the delivery of bulky items that cannot be
carried long distances and for vehicles with service overlays. The operator of a
vehicle making deliveries must be actively loading or unloading the vehicle with
the flashers engaged, and they may not be parked in the loading zone for longer
than 15 minutes. When loading/unloading is completed, the vehicle must be relocated
to the assigned lot. Night Privileges do not extend to loading docks. If the loading/unloading
activity will take longer than 15 minutes, please contact Transportation Services
dispatch for assistance, (979) 845-0057. (map)
Health Center Parking
Lot 27, next to the Beutel Health Center, is reserved for one-hour parking for patients
who have appointments in the facility. Night privileges are not extended to this
lot. Violators may be cited and removed at the vehicle owner's expense.
Golf Course Parking
The golf lot is reserved for golf patrons and disabled. Golfers must display a golf
lot parking permit with an attached cash register receipt from the pro shop, which
should be displayed on the dash of the vehicle, and disabled parkers must display
handicap placard and a valid TAMU permit. At all times, unauthorized vehicles will
be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Recreational Vehicle Parking
Recreational vehicles parked in the designated
RV lots are required to display an RV parking permit which is obtained from the
Transportation Services office. TAMU parking permits intended for passenger vehicles
are not acceptable. Recreational vehicles may not be stored on campus while they
are not in use. Permits must be purchased for recreational vehicles that are pulled
by a passenger vehicle. See our RV page for
more information.
