Visitors

"V" Visitor Virtual Permit

Individuals who visit campus on a regular basis are eligible to purchase this permit: permits.parking.fsu.edu

With virtual parking permits, there is no need for printed permits. Once the vehicle's license plate information is registered and associated with the permit, the vehicle may park on campus.

This permit allows parking in non-gated Faculty/Staff spaces, Student spaces, or Loading Zones for 20 minutes from 5:45 AM - Midnight. FSU Main Campus Student, Faculty, and Staff Parking Map

This permit may be purchased for $6/daily or $65/semester. This permit allows the registration of up to 5 vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc., but only one vehicle is allowed on campus at a time.

Each semester permit is valid for the following date ranges, and must be renewed to continue parking privileges:

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

Please Note:

  • Only individuals who are not employees or students of FSU and who do not work on campus for other organizations are eligible to purchase this permit - i.e., an individual may not be receiving wages from the University or be registered for classes.
  • The cost of the semester permit 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.


"B" Back-In Hang-Tag

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are eligible to purchase this permit to back into spaces on campus. However, the following rules and restrictions apply:
The vehicle must have a valid campus parking permit, in addition to the Back-in Hang-tag. This would include a “VW” virtual permit, a “VR” or ”RP” faculty/staff virtual permit, an “E” virtual permit, or another valid hang-tag or parking permit.
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.
This permit allows parking in the appropriate surface parking lot spaces only. The Back-in Hang-tag is not valid in any campus parking garage.

This permit can be purchased each year for $50.

Please Note:

  • The cost of this hang-tag is prorated on the 1st of each month throughout the school year.
  • The Back-in Hang-tag is not needed in disabled parking spaces. Vehicles with valid state-issued disabled license plates or placards can back-in any marked disabled space. Students, faculty, and staff must also have a valid campus parking permit to use campus disabled spaces.
  • The permit fee is Non-Refundable.
  • Requires vacating Booster lots on home football game weekends - review map here for details.


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.


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.


Semesterly

Purchase Visitor's PermitSemesterly Visitor Permits: Visitor parking permits are available for purchase here: permits.parking.fsu.edu. These permits may be purchased for $65/semester. Vehicles with visitor permits may park in any non-gated faculty/staff space (red lines) as well as student spaces (white lines) from 5:45 AM - Midnight, Monday - Friday. Requires vacating Booster lots on home football game weekends - review map here for details.

"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 (prorated on the 1st of each month)

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)

Please Note: The permit fee is non-refundable & Booster lots require vacating on home football game weekends — review the Gameday Parking Map for details.