Student Parking Permits
Campus parking is constrained by the number of existing parking spaces, which limits how many permits can be offered. Prior to seeking a permit, students should consider other parking options on or near campus, as well as sustainable alternative transportation options including carpooling, permit sharing, ride sharing or taking transit.
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Fall/Annual Parking Permits for Students
To request a Fall or Annual permit for the 2026/2027 academic year, start by creating or updating your ParkAdmin account. You must include the licence plate number of the vehicle you will be driving.
Students with Special Considerations
IMPORTANT: Groups with certain special considerations are eligible for a permit without needing to apply for the Waitlist. Those who are not a member of the following groups must apply to the Waiting List on or after July 6, 2026.
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Students who obtain 2026/2027 U-Pass waivers because they live outside of the Transit Service Zone (i.e., in Rural Transit Area B) will be able to log in to their ParkAdmin account and purchase a permit directly once they receive their U-Pass waiver notification.
Students can apply to opt out of the Annual/Fall U-Pass commencing July 6, 2026.It will take approximately two weeks to receive an approval, upon which you will receive a waiver.
IMPORTANT: U-Pass waiver holders will have until August 17 at 9 a.m. to complete their online purchase or will be accommodated based on parking availability only.
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Students with accommodation considerations may apply to the Paul Menton Centre for an endorsement for either a physical disability (Full Accessibility Permit) or a regular student permit (Non-Physical Disability). Medical documentation will be requested.
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Students living in Carleton Residences are guaranteed a permit parking for their personal vehicle on Level 2 of the P18 Parking Garage. They can complete the Resident Parking Application starting August 1, 2026, at 9 a.m. The form will be made available on this date, so please visit this page on or after this date.
Residents are required to include their driver’s licence and vehicle ownership bearing the same address in their application.
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Students with confirmed employment with the university during the academic year 2026/2027 must submit a parking permit request by email to parking@carleton.ca. Parking Services will confirm employment and process a Sessional Parking permit.
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There are a limited number of Varsity and Club Athlete parking permits available each academic year. Team lists are submitted by coaches to Parking Services. Once the list is processed, players can buy a permit online.
Student Permit Waiting List (Most Students)
Anyone who does not fall within one of the groups above may place their name on the Student Permit Waiting List starting July 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. The form will be made available on this date, so please visit this page on or after July 6 to add your name to the Waiting List.
Exceptional Circumstances
Students with challenges not addressed above can complete and submit an Exceptional Circumstances form for consideration. The form will be made available August 1, 2026, so please visit this page on or after this date if you wish to fill out the form.
Other Parking Options
For those students who do not have a permit but want to drive, parking options are available including:
- Four-hour maximum short term parking lots in the campus core,
- Paid parking in P10 ($18 daily),
- Paid parking in P5A ($15 daily),
- Paid parking in P7 ($12 daily) and
- Off-campus options such as Vincent Massey Park ($8 daily; use the Rideau River Pedestrian Bridge to access campus).
View a campus map to find on-campus lots.
Alternative and Sustainable Transportation
OC Transpo public transit options, including OC Transpo Park and Ride, are available. Many of the OC Transpo LRT Stations offer free Park and Rides lots. Students can use their U-PASS to take trains and buses to campus from viable destinations. Learn more about taking transit to Carleton.
Learn more about sustainable alternative transportation options.
Questions? Contact Parking Services
Please contact Parking Services if you have any other questions or concerns.