Student Permits

Student permits (decals) for the Durham campus are sold online in advance of semester openings, or over-the-counter at other times of year. Some categories are subject to availability, and resident permits do sell out. The permit selection form appears below during online sales periods, and will not be seen during other periods.

When the form is open, you may begin your application by selecting your preferred permit type below to read the corresponding information, agree to terms and conditions, and then proceed to ThePermitStore.com to enter your order. Upon approval of your application, your permit will be delivered to you in the U.S. mail.

Whenever possible, students — not their parents — should apply for the permit so the permit user fully understands the regulations and terms of use.

If the form does not appear below, permit sales are conducted at the parking office or virtual counter only.

Wait list: When a permit category is sold out, clicking on the "Join Wait List" button will direct you to the wait list page. Eligible applicants will be selected from the wait list if/when space availability allows. If you are selected, we will notify you via campus email with instructions on how to claim the permit. You may also wish to investigate off-campus (private) parking options offered by area institutions.


Summer

Valid for the summer term only.

Eligible graduate assistants who purchased a fall/spring commuter permit for the preceding academic year and remain in an eligible program for the following summer term (as verified by the Graduate School) will be allowed a summer commuter permit at no additional cost.  Extension permits placards (PDF) were delivered to eligible GAs on May 1 via campus email.  Those receiving the extension DO NOT need to order a Student Summer permit.  All others may continue, below:

 

Student Summer (Commuters, Residents, Student Employees)- $50

Students who are either enrolled in summer courses, employed in a summer on-campus job, or both.  Non-freshman campus residence of any residence hall or enrolled commuters or summer-employed students of any class year from any off-campus address.   Note:  Graduate Assistants, please review note, above.

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Summer Moped - $50

Non-freshman campus residents in any residence hall, or commuter or summer-employed students of any class year from any off-campus address. Campus residents may obtain either a car permit or a moped permit but may not have both.  Note: At the vendor site, this permit will appear as "Staff & Summer Moped", but is OK for students to buy.

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Summer Motorcycle - $50

Non-freshman campus residents in any residence hall, or commuter or summer-employed students of any class year from any off-campus address. Campus residents may obtain either a car permit or a moped permit but may not have both.  Note: At the vendor site, this permit will appear as "Staff & Summer Motorcycle", but is OK for students to buy.

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