When you arrive at Iowa State University one of your first questions is, “Where can I park?” To find the answer, visit the Parking Division located in the southwest corner of the Armory Building. Parking personnel can answer your questions and provide you with directions, maps, and appropriate permits. Unfortunately, not everyone who wants to park on campus can be accommodated. There are only 16,000 parking spaces on campus, and more than 32,000 students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus daily. The allocation of these spaces is one of the many responsibilities of the Parking Division Staff.
Parking employees enforce the rules and regulations published in the Parking Division Manual. Copies of the manual are available for review at the Parking Division Office, Parks Library, the Business and Finance Office in Beardshear Hall, and here.
Some basic rules to remember when parking on campus include:
- All vehicles operating on the Iowa State campus are to be registered with the Parking Division Office. Parking staff will determine which type of permit is available to meet your needs.
- Park only in areas valid for your permit or park in a metered or pay-per-hour lot.
- Most lots have restricted usage from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read the signs posted at the entrance of each lot to see what restrictions apply.
- Avoid parking in stalls designated for persons with disabilities or 24-hour reserve stalls unless you have the appropriate permit.
- All Cy-Ride routes are scheduled to be free for Iowa State students carrying an Iowa State identification card.
Questions or concerns, please call us at 515-294-3388.
