Visitors
VisitorParking
With more than 1,000 hourly mobile pay parking spaces located across campus, there are flexible short-term parking solutions available for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Hourly Visitor Parking
Hourly visitor parking is available at these locations:
| Category | Name of the parking area | How MANY SPACES? | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Park | 40 | ||
| Hourly | G7 West Campus garage | 196 | The top level of this garage |
| G10 Neyland garage | 238 | Portions of the top level off Fulmer and the bottom level off Neyland | |
| G15 Vol Hall Garage | 176 | The entire first and second floors will be available for hourly parking | |
| Pat Head Summitt (near HPER and the Tom Black Track) | 11 | On-street parking | |
| Phillip Fulmer Way (from Lake Loudoun to Peyton Manning) | 82 | On-street parking | |
| Todd Helton Dr (behind Lindsey Nelson Stadium) | 65 | On-street parking | |
| Volunteer Blvd West from Todd Helton Dr to Cumberland Ave | 176 | On-street parking |
How To Utilize Hourly Parking
Hourly paid parking is available in select areas across campus (see above). These convenient spaces are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for individuals visiting campus or needing short-term parking.
Powered by Park Mobile, this system offers the following contactless payment options:
- Download the Park Mobile app on the App Store or Google Play
- Scan the QR code on the signs where you park
- Text PARK to 77223
- Individuals without smartphones can call 877-727-5015
Additional Information:
- All parking is $2 per hour.
- All hourly parking spaces on campus require payment. Student and staff permits are not valid in these spaces. You must pay to park in these spaces even if you have a permit.
- Payment is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of specific holidays and campus events. If payment is not required, the app or scan-to-pay option will not accept it. If there is an event, the app or scan-to-pay option will indicate that parking is not allowed, and your vehicle may be ticketed or towed.
- Park Mobile will allow you to extend a session if you need more time on campus. Follow the prompts and text message notifications to add time and continue enjoying your time on campus.
- Hourly parking at Vol Hall will provide options to pay with a card or cash in person. All other locations utilize Park Mobile.
- Parking at RecSports has a three-hour time limit to allow everyone access to the campus recreation facility. Due to the time limit, you will cannot extend the time and will be ticketed if you stay longer than the three-hour limit.
Campus Tours
If you are coming to campus for a campus tour, please park at Volunteer Hall Garage 1545 White Ave. Please note this is NOT the White Ave Garage. Volunteer Hall Garage is located next to the Volunteer Residence Hall which is .2 miles from the Student Union and the Visitor Center (room 282).
Here for a Conference or Event?
Arrangements for conference parking may be made in advance through Parking and Transportation Services by calling 865-974-6031. The conference parking rate is $10.00 per vehicle and must be requested at least seven (7) days in advance by the organizing department/program/or college.
You may also want to check with the department putting on the event. Some visitor permits are sold directly to departments for their guests or resale to their visitors (for camps and events).
Accessible Parking Permits for Visitors
Visitors needing accessible parking are required to get a new UT Daily Accessible Parking Permit.
Visitors need to provide the following to park on campus:
- State-issued accessible placard/license plate, and
- State registration for the accessible placard
Daily Accessible permits are available at:
- Parking & Transportation Services office – 2121 Stephenson Dr (located off Neyland Dr & Joan Cronan Way)
The permit is valid in all marked campus accessible spaces and all campus unreserved spaces and has no fee.
After 5 pm, an accessible parking plate/placard is sufficient.
