Parking

Parking resources for all of your on-campus needs are provided below, including information on short- and long-term parking options, obtaining permits, and managing parking tickets. Whether you are visiting campus occasionally or parking on a regular basis, these resources are designed to help you find the option that best fits your needs.

Student Parking

Whether you are a commuter, here for a single semester or live on campus all year, we offer a plan that suits your lifestyle

Faculty/Staff Parking

Faculty and staff who bring a vehicle to campus occasionally are encouraged to use designated employee parking spaces. Those parking on campus regularly should consider applying for a parking permit.

Visitor and Daily Parking

Looking for on-campus parking? We offer a variety of daily parking options and permit access across campus garages and lots.

Parking Permits

ZZ, VN, PD, and electric vehicle permits—and University vehicles—are issued to individuals who need to park in multiple campus locations throughout the day. ZZ permits are typically for employees with campus-wide responsibilities, VN permits for vendors, and PD permits for Pitt Police.

Accessible Parking

To park in an ADA-accessible space in a University-owned facility, students and employees must have a Pitt parking permit for that location or pay the daily rate, and display a valid disability parking placard. Placards can be obtained through your state of residence. Pennsylvania residents can find additional information through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

For temporary on-campus parking needs related to a short- or long-term disability, please contact the Parking Services Office.

Motorcycle Parking

Students, faculty, and staff can obtain a motorcycle parking permit by visiting the Parking Services Office at Panther Central with their Pitt ID, vehicle registration, and payment. Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle spaces across campus, which are shown on the Visitor Parking Map. Current permit fees and parking rates can be found on the Parking Services Rates page.

For parking in the Soldiers and Sailors Garage, motorcycle owners will need a permit number provided by the Parking Services Office.

Events Parking

Parking may be temporarily affected during special events, particularly in Lots OC, PG, and SO, which are commonly used for event parking. Please check the Parking Services Office homepage for the latest updates or call 412-624-4034 for assistance.

For Men’s Basketball parking, visit the Athletics department website. Graduation parking information is available on the Commencement website. If you are attending an event at the Petersen Events Center, we recommend parking in the nearby Allequippa Street (OC lot) or Soldiers and Sailors garage (SO). Event parking is typically $20 per vehicle, though rates may vary. Please visit the Petersen Events website for maps and additional details.

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