General Visitor Parking
During the academic semester, parking on grounds can be limited. University events may impact parking around Grounds.
Central Grounds Garage -Directions
The Central Grounds Garage is conveniently located under the University Bookstore, and is near Newcomb Hall, Memorial Gymnasium, Brown College, and the Clemons Library. Hourly parking may be paid with cash, card, or via the ParkMobile App. Departments may also establish validation accounts to cover parking fees for their guests via a coupon code. Please fill out the Coupon Code Request Form to receive a Department Coupon. Please note that department guests validations are not meant for employees or students.
Overnight parking is not permitted. Visitors needing overnight parking accommodations may purchase a temporary BLUE permit to park in the lots at JPJ. Please stop by the Parking and Transportation Office for more information.
Culbreth Road Garage - Directions
The Culbreth Road Garage, located in the Arts Grounds, is available for hourly visitor parking. Hourly parking may be paid with cash, card, or via the ParkMobile App. This garage is an ideal location for guests visiting the School of Architecture, Culbreth Theater, Madison Hall, the Art Museum, and is also a short walk from Central Grounds.
Temporary Parking Permits
Visitors and guests visiting for several weekdays or longer are encouraged to purchase a Temporary Blue Permit from the Parking and Transportation Office. This permit allows visitors to park in the lots surrounding the John Paul Jones Arena. Temporary Blue permits are available on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis (up to three months).
Patients and Visitors to the UVA Medical Center
Please visit the UVA Health system patient and visitor page.
Parking Meters
Meters have a two-hour limit. Parking meters accept payment by coin or card through ParkMobile.
- A3 lot on McCormick Road
- Aquatics and Fitness Center (AFC)
- Gilmer Hall
- Kerchoff Hall
- Law School
- North Grounds Recreation Center
- Scott Stadium Parking Garage.
- Slaughter Rec Center
Multi-space meters, which accept one dollar bills, coins, and ParkMobile are available for visitors of the North Grounds Recreation Center, Observatory Hill Dining Facility, Slaughter Recreation Center, and the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC). After parking, visitors should note the parking space number located on the pavement at the edge of each parking space.
Prospective students
Information for prospective students varies across academic programs, visit the Admissions page for more information.
New Employees
Academic Employee Orientation - visit the Grounds for Success page for more information.
Health System Team Member Orientation - New employees will receive a temporary Blue parking permit to park in the lots at John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ) prior to orientation.
University Buildings with Customer Parking
The following buildings have dedicated parking for customers. Parking is limited and subject to change. University events may impact parking, contact each department for additional details.
- Athletics ticket office (30 minutes)
- Cabell Hall Box Office (15 minutes)
- Carruthers Hall (2 hours)
- Culbreth Theater Box Office (15 minutes)
- Darden Inn (obtain pass from receptionist)
- Fontaine Research Park
- Parking and Transportation (30 minutes)