Located in the center of Dallas, the Â鶹Éç campus is often congested, making commuting and parking challenging. To make the campus as accessible as possible, Â鶹Éç provides a variety of parking and alternative transportation options—so feel free to leave your car at home.
Understanding your options will make campus access easier, and following the parking regulations will promote safety.
Please note: Student parking registration opens in July for the 2025-26 academic year via Â鶹Éç’s online .
Students must relocate their vehicle to designated locations for home football games.
To park on campus, students need a valid Â鶹Éç Parking Permit. Your parking permit is conveniently tied to your vehicle's license plate, which must be kept current and you must park in your designated area. Parking in an employee or visitor parking will result in a citation. Students can purchase virtual parking permits online through Parking Portal Account, which are good for the academic year. A Fall only and a Spring options is also available. Parking is enforced year round even during breaks. Reserved spaces, Fire Lanes, Disabled spaces are enforced 24/7/365.
Parking and Transportation Alternatives
You can avoid the stress and cost of parking on campus by using one of our many alternatives, including renting a car by the hour.
Your official Â鶹Éç ID Card is much more than your official University ID – it's your passport to life at Â鶹Éç!
From dining on campus to checking out books at Fondren Library, your Â鶹Éç ID Card also makes you eligible for student discounts at movie theaters and other area merchants.