FINDING THE RIGHT PARKING OPTION
Parking throughout Grounds is limited and is managed by the Department of Parking & Transportation (P&T). Parking is managed on Grounds by license plate and some parking access is only tracked digitally. Therefore, be prepared to provide the license plate of the vehicle in use at the time of purchase.
Except at meters or in attended lots, all staff, faculty, students, and other University affiliated personnel must purchase parking permits in order to park in University controlled areas. In many areas, parking permits can be purchased by the hour, day, week, month, or academic year.
Eligibility, pricing, and duration options vary depending on location. If interested in permit parking, read the applicable section below and review rates and availability/eligibility HERE.
In metered and attended parking areas, hourly fees apply in accordance with the posted signs.
The Parking System map can be found HERE.
Motorcycle and Mopeds
Motorcycle and moped parking areas have been designated throughout Grounds. Details can be found HERE.
UVA Motorcycle/Moped parking permits are also honored in all UVA parking areas designated as Blue/Commuter. A UVA Motorcycle/Moped parking permit, displayed on the left front fork, is required whenever parked in these areas.
Motorcycles and mopeds are considered motored vehicles and as such are subject to the same parking and operating restrictions as vehicles. For example, motor vehicles require valid license plates and visible VIN numbers, are prohibited on sidewalks and at bike racks, and are subject to ticketing.
Permit Parking in Central, West, and North Grounds
Annual, semester, weekly, daily, and hourly parking sales for lots in Central, West, and North Grounds are available for purchase.
Annual parking permits remain the best option in the following cases:
- Those parking on Grounds three or more days per week.
- Those who do not want to purchase a daily, weekly, or semester permit online as needed.
For those parking on Grounds less than three days per week, hourly, daily, and multi-day permits may be available. Contact P&T at 434-924-7231 for more information.
Finding the Right Option and Taking the Next Steps
The charts below may help you evaluate and take the next steps. If you would rather speak with someone to help figure it all out and take the next steps, contact P&T.
I hold an annual permit for a close-in parking lot:
|
Situation |
Options |
Next Steps |
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I work on Grounds 3+ days/week |
Renew your annual permit for your close-in lot |
Watch for parking permit renewal email in August/September |
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I don’t want to remember to purchase parking online or via app every time I come to Grounds |
Renew your annual permit for your close-in lot |
Watch for parking permit renewal email in August/September |
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I will work in the office for 3+ days in a row, but not all the time |
Park by the week when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Purchase weekly permit through the Online Parking Portal. |
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I will work in the office one or two days per week |
Park by the day when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Purchase weekly permit through the Online Parking Portal. |
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I will drop into my office infrequently for an hour or two |
Park by the hour when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Establish and use a ParkMobile account, HERE. |
I hold an annual permit for a lot that requires me to ride UTS to my on Grounds destination or I have no annual permit, but need to park sometimes:
| Situation | Options | Next Steps |
|
I work on Grounds 3 or more days per week *OR* I do not want to have to purchase parking every time I come to Grounds. |
Option A: Purchase a one-year or semester parking assignment closer to Grounds. If interested in a lot for which no permit is currently held, contact P&T to explore options. Option B: Retain current permit and continue riding UTS (note, due to passenger loading limits, wait times may be longer) |
Watch for parking permit renewal email in August/September |
|
I work in the office for 3 or more days in a row, but not all the time |
Park by the week when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Purchase weekly permit through the Online Parking Portal. |
|
I work in the office one or two days per week |
Park by the day when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Purchase weekly permit through the Online Parking Portal. |
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I will drop in to my office infrequently for an hour or two |
Park by the hour when on Grounds |
Delay purchase of an annual permit for up to a year. Establish and use a ParkMobile account, HERE. |
Visitors and Events
Find out more about visitor and event parking by clicking HERE.
Temporary or Permanent Disability
Find out more about services for people with temporary or permanent disabilities HERE.
UVA Cavpool
Thinking of Giving up your Permit in favor of walking, biking, carpooling, or transit?
Explore UVA’s Cavpool programs and incentives HERE.
Rates and Methods of Payment:
- Rates can be found HERE.
- For locations with a price in the daily, depending on availability, weekly, or semester column on the rates page, employees and students may be able to purchase daily, weekly, or semester permits online.
- Except at the hospital, hourly parking on Grounds must be purchased through the ParkMobile app. Cash options at parking meters and pay stations have been removed.
- Daily, multi-day, and annual parking must be purchased through the Online Parking Portal. If you have any trouble, please contact P&T during business hours at 434-924-7231.
- Payroll deduction is available to eligible employees for annual permit purchases only. Payroll deduction is required for pre-tax parking payment and is processed automatically.
Enforcement
- License Plates - Parking enforcement will be conducted by license plate. Please use the Online Parking Portal or contact us at parking@virginia.edu to keep license plates up to date.
- Electronic Citations – Citations may be issued via email or placed on vehicles.
- Safety and access issues, like improper parking in fire lanes, disability stalls, prohibited areas, and bus stops, are enforced at all times.
- Improper parking in permit, meter, and visitor areas are enforced in accordance with posted signs.
- For more information about parking violations and citations, including how to pay or appeal on line, click HERE.
- For more information about specific parking regulations and restrictions, click HERE.
Clearances
| Garage | Clearance |
| Emmet Ivy (EIG) | 7'4" - 8'2" |
| Culbreth (A9) | 6'8" |
| Crispell Drive (South) | 8'2" |
| 11th Street | 7'-14'8" |
| Lee Street | 6'8" |
| McLeod | 6'8" |
| John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ) | 8'2" |
| Darden (D10) | 7'3" |
| Central Grounds (CGG) | 6'8" |
| Bond House (B1) | 6'4" |
| Bond House (B2) | 8'2" |