First-Year Parking
Fall 2026First-Year Parking
Parking on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods is extremely limited and parking regulations are strictly enforced. A valid University of Tennessee parking permit is required to park in all UT parking areas 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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First-Year Residential/Non-Commuter Parking
- Non-commuter parking is very limited. First-year students living on campus are encouraged not to bring a car.
- Parking will be available to first-year students, but not all first-year students who want to bring a car will receive a permit.
- Parking for first-year students will be located in Non-Commuter Remote and Non-Commuter Park and Ride lots. Locations of those lots can be viewed on the interactive campus map. Please note: these areas are not in close proximity to the residence halls.
- A randomized selection process for the opportunity to purchase a non-commuter permit will be held for first-year students who have confirmed their enrollment and completed a housing application.
- The randomized selection application will open in early April – stay tuned for more details.
- More information on getting around Knoxville without a personal vehicle can be found online.
First-Year Commuter Parking
- First-year commuters are the last group allowed to purchase parking permits and will likely only have access to Commuter Remote or Park and Ride permits.
- Permit sales opened to first-year commuters in late July.
- First-year students commuting from the primary residence of a parent or legal guardian may apply for an exemption from the first-year residency requirement within the University Housing Portal.
Accessible Parking
- Accessible parking permits are available to students throughout the year.
- Information about acquiring an accessible parking permit is available online.
Commuter Park and Ride Permits
- Available to commuters at the discounted rate of $99 annually.
- The Park and Ride lot is located in Garage B at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and is available weekdays between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (502 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915)
- The Park and Ride lot is serviced by dedicated T bus shuttles, which will run every 10 minutes to bring permit holders to the campus transfer point at Gate 21 of Neyland Stadium. Please note: the last bus leaves campus at 5:30 p.m.
- Permit holders needing to return to their vehicles after 6 p.m. may request T: Link service through the Tennessee app, via any campus Blue Phone, or by calling Link directly at (865) 974-4080.
- Park and Ride permits are not valid in the Knoxville Civic Coliseum garages after 6 p.m. Park and Ride permit holders who need to access campus in the evening may park in any unreserved staff or commuter space on weekdays after 5 p.m., excluding special events. Additionally, the Civic Coliseum overflow surface lot is located on Honor Our Troops Drive, where Park and Ride permit holders may park until 9 p.m.
Permit-to-Space Ratios
- Commuter Core: 1.4
- Commuter Intermediate: 1.7
- Commuter Remote: 1.7
- Commuter Park and Ride: 1.7
- Non-commuter Core: 1.0
- Non-commuter Remote: 1.0
- Non-commuter Park and Ride: 1.0
Permit Prices
Student Parking Permit Rates | |||||
| Permit Category | Zone | Fall + Spring | Spring Only | Full Summer | Summer Second Term |
| Commuter | Core | $390 | $195 | $138.50 | $69.25 |
| Commuter | Intermediate | $250 | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Commuter | Remote | $198 | $99 | N/A | N/A |
| Commuter | Park and Ride | $99 | $49.50 | N/A | N/A |
| Non-commuter (UT Housing contract required) | Core | $450 | $225 | $157.50 | $78.75 |
| Non-commuter Lakemoor (UT Housing contract required) | Remote | $310 | $155 | N/A | N/A |
| Non-commuter (UT Housing contract required) | Remote | $310 | $155 | N/A | N/A |
| Non-commuter (UT Housing contract required) | Park and Ride | $250 | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Greek Non-Commuter | Core | $450 | $225 | $157.50 | $78.75 |
| Motorcycle – Non-Commuter | no zone | $165 | pro-rated | pro-rated | pro-rated |
| Motorcycle – Commuter | no zone | $132 | pro-rated | pro-rated | pro-rated |
| Evening School (after 3 p.m.) | All Commuter (after 3 p.m.) Unreserved Staff (after 4 p.m.) | $84 | $42 | $18.90 | $9.45 |
Permit sale dates:
Fall + Spring – middle of July
Spring only – early January
Full Summer – May 1
Half Summer – middle of June
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Student Online Permit Purchase Instructions
Spring 2025 – ONLY available for Motorcycle, Evening, Greek Sorority, and Greek Fraternity. All other commuter permits for Spring 2025 will be sold at the Parking office.
Before continuing to purchase a student permit, you will need the following information:
- NetID and password
- Credit card or access to MyUTK
- License plate number
- License plate registration expiration date
- Make, model, year, and color of the vehicle(s) you will be driving to campus
Receipt and Temporary Permit – At the end of the transaction print the 14-day temporary permit to park in your designated area.
Hang tags are mailed the next business day from the vendor. Permits are not available to pick up in the office.