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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Standard Parking Permit

The Standard Parking Permit is available to all students who do not fall under one of the special permit categories listed below. There is no waitlist.

Purchase a Standard Student Parking Permit

Residence Student Parking

Students living in Carleton Residence are guaranteed a parking permit for one personal vehicle on Level 2 of the P18 Parking Garage.

To purchase a permit, complete the Residence Parking Application listed below.

Required Documents

Valid driver’s licence.
Valid vehicle ownership or registration.

Important: Both documents must display the same residential address.

Apply for a Residence Parking Permit

Accessible Parking and Accommodation Requests

Students who hold a provincial Accessible Parking Permit (APP) may contact Parking Services directly to obtain a parking permit. A copy of the valid Accessible Parking Permit is required.

Students who require parking accommodations may also apply through the Paul Menton Centre for an endorsement.

Medical documentation will be requested as part of the application process.

Students already supported by the Paul Menton Centre should contact their PMC Coordinator.

Varsity and Club Athlete Parking

A limited number of Varsity and Club Athlete parking permits are available each academic year.

Coaches submit team rosters to Parking Services. Once eligibility has been confirmed, players will receive a notification with access to purchase a parking permit online.

Students with questions should contact their Student-Athlete Coordinator.

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.