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 updating your ParkAdmin account. Ensure that you attach the licence plate number of the vehicle you will be driving.
Students Eligible for Priority Parking Consideration
IMPORTANT: Groups listed below 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 10, 2026.
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Students who obtain 2026/2027 U-Pass opt-out 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 opt-out notification. This will be an automated process, your ParkAdmin account will be updated shortly after you receive the opt-out confirmation email. Please refer to the opt-out confirmation email for instructions on how to purchase your parking permit.
Students can apply to opt out of the Annual/Fall U-Pass commencing July 10, 2026.It may take up to 10 business days to receive your approval.
IMPORTANT: Students have until August 3, 2026, to submit their UPASS Optout Request in order to receive priority consideration for a parking permit.
Requests submitted after August 3, 2026, will be accommodated based on parking availability only and are not guaranteed priority consideration.
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Students who hold a provincial Accessible Parking Permit (APP) may contact Parking Services directly to obtain their permit. Students will be asked to provide a copy of their Accessible Parking Permit (APP).
Students with accommodation considerations may apply to the Paul Menton Centre for an endorsement for either a physical disability (Accommodation Permit) or a regular student permit (Non-Physical Disability). Medical documentation will be requested. -
Students living in Carleton Residences are guaranteed a parking permit for one personal vehicle on Level 2 of the P18 Parking Garage.
To purchase a permit, residents must complete the Resident Parking Application, which will be available beginning August 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The application form will not be accessible before this date, so please return to this page on or after August 3 to apply.
As part of the application, residents must upload:
- A valid driver’s licence.
- A valid vehicle ownership (registration).
Both documents must display the same residential address.
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Students with confirmed employment with the university during the academic year 2026/2027 must submit a parking permit request by an online form. The form will be made available here on August 3, 2026, at 9 a.m., so please visit this page on or after this date. Parking Services will confirm employment and follow up with the next steps for obtaining your 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. Players will receive a notification once they are given access to purchase a parking permit.
Students Not Eligible for Priority Parking Consideration
Anyone who does not fall within one of the groups above may place their name on the Student Permit Waiting List starting July 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. To add your name, please log in to your ParkAdmin account. Navigate to “Permits,” where you will find the waitlist. Simply click “Join Waitlist” to add yourself.
Alternate Waitlist System Activated
Due to technical issues with ParkAdmin, the student parking permit waitlist is temporarily being managed through the following URL:
Student Parking Permit Waitlist
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Students with Special Considerations
Students with challenges not addressed above can complete and submit an Exceptional Circumstances form for consideration. The form will be made available July 10, 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:
- Paid parking in P7 ($12 daily)
- Four-hour maximum short term parking lots in the campus core,
- Paid parking in P10 ($20 daily),
- Paid parking in P5A ($15 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.