Faculty/Staff Virtual, Red-stripes ("VR") Permit
Eligibility: Full-Time Faculty and Staff (A&P, USPS, or OPS). OPS employees not registered for classes may also purchase this permit.
Cost: $250/year, by debit or credit card
Parking Access:
- Faculty/Staff spaces (red striped) — 24/7
- Student spaces — weekdays, 4:30 PM–Midnight
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $15.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Payroll deduction available for non-OPS employees — complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Refund Exception: While permit fees are generally non-refundable, employees whose FSU employment ends may request a prorated refund.
Faculty/Staff Virtual Reserved ("VRES") Permit
An enhanced Faculty/Staff permit with a designated reserved space. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility: Current FSU Faculty and Staff (A&P or USPS). OPS employees are not eligible.
Cost: $580 annually, via payroll deduction only
- 12-month Faculty/Staff: $24.17 deducted from two paychecks/month
- 9-month Faculty/Staff: $34.12 deducted from two paychecks/month
To enroll, complete the Authorization for Payroll Deduction Form. A TAPS representative will follow up with next steps. To cancel, complete the Stop Payroll Deduction Form.
Parking Access:
- Designated reserved space on Level 1, Spirit Way Garage — 24/7
- Faculty/Staff spaces — 24/7
- Student spaces — after 4:30 PM and on weekends
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Cancellation Policy: Per University Regulations, this permit may only be cancelled mid-year if the employee is leaving FSU. Otherwise, non-renewal is available at the start of each permit year (August 15th).
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $10.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement to pay via payroll deduction.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Game Day Note: Booster lots require vacating on home football game weekends — review the Gameday Parking Map for details
Student ("VW") Permit
Students currently enrolled in classes and paying tuition (including the Transportation Access Fee) are eligible for this permit.
Eligibility: Students and OPS Employees
Student Cost: Free*
OPS Employee Cost: $78 annually
This permit allows parking in the following areas, as denoted by signage:
- Provides access to Student Lots (white striped spaces) from 5:45 AM to Midnight on weekdays
- Provides access to Employee Lots (red striped spaces) from 4:30 PM to Midnight on weekdays
- Provides access to Shared Lots
- Includes access to the following student lots 24/7, as denoted by signage:
Note:
*For students currently enrolled in classes and paying tuition
Faculty/Staff Virtual, Night/Weekend ("VRN") Permit
Eligibility: Full-Time Faculty and Staff (A&P, USPS, or OPS). OPS employees not registered for classes may also purchase this permit.
Cost: $125/year, by debit or credit card.
Parking Access:
- Faculty/Staff spaces — 3:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Student spaces — weekdays, 4:30 PM–Midnight
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $10.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Payroll deduction available for non-OPS employees — complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Refund Exception: While permit fees are generally non-refundable, employees whose FSU employment ends may request a prorated refund.
Faculty/Staff Virtual, Night/Weekend Payroll Deduction ("VRPN") Permit
Eligibility: Full-Time Faculty and Staff (A&P or USPS) only. OPS employees are not eligible for this program.
Cost: $5.21/paycheck (12-month Faculty/Staff) or $7.36/paycheck (9-month Faculty/Staff) via payroll deduction, deducted twice per month. Permit does not expire until the employee leaves FSU or chooses not to renew at the start of the permit year (August 15th).
Parking Access:
- Faculty/Staff spaces — 3:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Student spaces — weekdays, 4:30 PM–Midnight
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $10.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Payroll deduction available — complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Payroll Deduction Enrollment & Cancellation:
- To enroll, complete the Authorization for Payroll Deduction Form.
- Per University Regulations, an employee may only cancel mid-year if leaving the University. Otherwise, employees may choose not to renew at the start of the permit year (August 15th) by completing the Stop Payroll Deduction Form.
Refund Exception: Permit fees are non-refundable.
Faculty/Staff Virtual, Payroll Deduction ("VRP") Permit
Eligibility: Full-Time Faculty and Staff (A&P or USPS) only. OPS employees are not eligible for this program.
Cost: $10.42/paycheck (12-month Faculty/Staff) or $14.71/paycheck (9-month Faculty/Staff) via payroll deduction. Permit does not expire until the employee leaves FSU or chooses not to renew at the start of the permit year (August 15th).
Parking Access:
- Faculty/Staff spaces (red striped) — 24/7
- Student spaces — weekdays, 4:30 PM–Midnight
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $10.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Payroll deduction available — complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Payroll Deduction Enrollment & Cancellation:
- To enroll, complete the Authorization for Payroll Deduction Form.
- Per University Regulations, an employee may only cancel mid-year if leaving the University. Otherwise, employees may choose not to renew at the start of the permit year (August 15th) by completing the Stop Payroll Deduction Form.
Refund Exception: Permit fees are non-refundable.
"VE" Emeritus 24/7 Virtual Permit
Eligibility: FSU retirees receiving no FSU wages
Cost: $15/year
Parking Access:
- Faculty/Staff spaces — 24/7
- Student spaces — after 4:30 PM and on weekends
- Loading Zones — 20 minutes
Gate Access:
- Permit includes one gate card (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement cards cost $10.
- Gate clickers available for $35 (pick up at TAPS office). Replacement clickers cost $20. Complete the Remote Gate Opener Agreement to pay via payroll deduction.
- Gate cards and clickers must be returned upon end of employment. Unreturned clickers incur a $30 fine; unreturned gate cards incur a $15 fine.
Game Day Note: Booster lots require vacating on home football game weekends — review the Gameday Parking Map for details.