Parking for Students

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – must meet resident eligibility requirements or the permit will be recalled.

• Students living in university housing can purchase a parking permit for their residence area. 
• Resident permits are valid only in their signed parking area and the North Campus A lot after 2:30 pm. 

Annual Rate: $752.98

• Permit prices prorate on a daily basis beginning September 1. The current price will display at the time of purchase.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – must meet commuter eligibility requirements or the permit will be recalled.

Annual Rate: $359.77

• Permit prices prorate on a daily basis beginning August 16. The current price will display at the time of purchase.

Graduate students funded by assistantships will be eligible to purchase the same permits as faculty and staff, offering new options for students who carry out research and teaching on campus.

Eligible Positions

• Teaching assistant (TA)
• Research assistant (RA)
• Graduate assistant (GA)
• Graduate research assistant (GRA)

Getting Started

• Review employee parking options and permit fees and privileges to understand the tier system and eligibility guidelines. The following permit options are currently available (*Must work in the associated zone):
  • Outer Tier: A, E* (no fee; non-resident commuter)
  • Perimeter Tier: O, R*, ME*, WE*
  • Accessible: AP, PO
• Visit myparking.cornell.edu to purchase your permit. Some permits may not be available due to capacity limits or eligibility rules; submit a support ticket for additional help and resources. 

Graduate students on assistantships and doctoral students receive a free Omniride bus pass.

Restrictions

• Resident students may purchase a faculty/staff R (North Campus) or WE (West Campus) permit.
• Resident students are not eligible for the free A or E permit.
• Accepted payment methods for fee permits are credit card, check, and bursar; student employees are not eligible for payroll installments.
• Commuter program benefits (unlimited TCAT transit and RideShare discounts) are restricted to faculty and staff with regular appointments.

Requirements

• Employment status and eligibility for faculty/staff permits will be verified using Workday.
• Student must be on a Full Assistantship as defined by University Policy.
• Students must work on the Ithaca main campus.
• Student employees must meet the same work-in-zone and permit eligibility requirements as faculty and staff.

We recommend first contacting Student Disability Services to learn more about options available to you for accommodations and resources. Visit our Accessible Transportation page to learn more about our services. 

Annual Rate: $359.77

Motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds parked in designated M permit spaces must have an annual Cornell University M permit. 

Annual Rate $120.01; valid in spaces signed for motorcycle (M Permit) parking.

• Motorcyclists who have a parking permit for their car can use their annual permit on a motorcycle and park in spaces covered by that permit.
• The permit price prorates on a monthly basis. The current price will display at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges for returned M permits.

Parking and OmniRide Bus Pass Contract

As a member of the Cornell University community, I agree to pay the published price for the pass offered to me by Transportation Services. I will comply fully with any sanctions specified by the university, should any violations occur. Should I not comply with university sanctions, or fail to comply with these terms, the university reserves the right to revoke the pass. I understand that parking restrictions or transit services may be temporarily suspended or changed due to holidays, weather conditions, special events, campus construction, or emergencies.

Parking Pass

I understand that: the purchase of a parking pass does not entitle me to a reserved space, but provides the opportunity to park in the areas where my pass is valid; it is my responsibility to notify Transportation Services when I change vehicles or license plates; the university is not liable for any damage to, or caused by, any vehicle or its operator, its occupant(s), or any other person(s) unless the damage has resulted from the negligence of an agent of the university acting in the capacity and within the scope of his or her employment. I will abide by any and all Cornell regulations relating to the operation or parking of motor vehicles on the campus.

OmniRide Pass

I understand OmniRide bus privileges are nontransferable. I understand that I must remain registered in order for CU ID privileges to remain active.

Returns, replacements, refunds

I understand that I can return the permit or discontinue OmniRide bus privileges and my prepaid fees will be refunded based on the current Transportation Services refund policy. No refunds will be given after March 31 (spring/summer).

Permit Refund Policy

• A pre-paid, annual permit is eligible for a refund if it is returned by March 31.
• There are no refunds on annual permits after March 31.
• There are no refunds on M permits.
• There are no refunds on temporary permits.
• There are no cash refunds.
• Refunds are based on a prorated schedule. Refund amounts are determined on the day the permit is returned.
• If a permit was charged, the account charged will be credited for any refund due.
• Refunds on permits that were paid for by check will be processed through Cornell University Accounting, and a check will be mailed.