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Transportation & Parking Services 4th of July Holiday Office Closure

Closed Thursday, July 2nd - Monday, July 6th

Reopen Tuesday, July 7th at 8AM

Visitors

Hourly and Daily

Visitor Parking Lot: Visitor parking is available at the University Center next to the FSU Visitors' Center. Parking is $2 per hour, with a max of $10 per day.

Hourly Parking: ParkmobileHourly parking spaces are available throughout campus with rates starting at $1.50 - see app for details. These spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the ParkMobile App to easily locate and pay for spaces!

Daily Visitor Permit: Visitor parking permits are available for purchase here: permits.parking.fsu.edu. These permits may be purchased for $6/daily. Vehicles with visitor permits may park in any non-gated faculty/staff space as well as student spaces from 5:45 AM - Midnight, Monday - Friday.

"V" Visitor Virtual Permit

For individuals who visit campus on a regular basis.

Eligibility: Non-FSU employees and non-students only (must not receive FSU wages or be enrolled in classes)

Cost:

  • $6/daily
  • $65/semester, via payroll deduction only

Parking Access:

  • Non-gated Faculty/Staff spaces
  • Student spaces
  • Loading Zones — 20 minutes
  • Hours: 5:45 AM – Midnight

Vehicle Registration:

  • Up to 5 vehicles may be registered (cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.)
  • Only one vehicle permitted on campus at a time
  • No printed permit needed — parking is tied to your license plate

Semester Validity:

  • Fall: September 1 – December 31
  • Spring: January 1 – May 4
  • Summer: May 1 – August 15

Must be renewed each semester to maintain parking privileges.

Seminole Express Bus Service

FSU's bus service, Seminole Express, runs throughout campus and is also available for visitors free of charge. Visit the Seminole Express Bus Service page for more details.

Back-In Hang-Tag ("B")

This hang-tag is an optional addition to existing permits that allows for back-in parking in surface parking lots.

Eligibility: Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors

Cost: $50 annually

Note: The Back-in Hang-tag is not valid in the parking garages. If another hang-tag is in use, the Back-In Hang-Tag can be placed on the vehicle's dashboard. Both hang-tags must be visible. The Back-in Hang-tag is not required for vehicles in Accessible Parking Spaces.

Visitors Permit Policies & Important Information

  • The cost of this hang-tag is prorated on the 1st of each month throughout the school year.

  • The permit fee is Non-Refundable.

  • Requires vacating Booster lots on home football game weekends - review map here for details.

TAPS Frequently Asked Questions

What are the garage clearance heights?

  • Call Street: 8"-3" first floor; 7'-0" upper floors
  • St. Augustine: 8"-2" first floor; 7'-0" upper floors
  • Pensacola: 8"-2" first floor; 7'-2" upper floors
  • Spirit Way: 8"-3" first floor; 7'-2" upper floors
  • Traditions: 9"-0" first floor; 7'-0" upper floors
  • Woodward: 8"-2" first floor; 7'-0" upper floors

What are the parking rules when FSU is closed?

During these times, vehicles must be parked in a legal parking space. Permits are not required for student lots during these times but permit requirements will be enforced when classes are in session. All rules and regulations other than "permit required" are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I sold my car (or bought a new one). Do I need to do anything?

Yes! If you’ve sold a car that was previously part of your Parking Account or attached to one of your virtual permits, you will need to remove that vehicle from your account. Likewise, any new vehicle that you own and plan on bringing to campus will need to be added to your account and your virtual permit. Click here to log into your parking account with your FSUID and password.