Parking on Campus

Transportation Services is like the community’s transportation superhero! We take care of everyone’s commuting and parking needs, from faculty and staff to students and visitors. We make sure traffic flows smoothly and enforce parking rules. Plus, we’ve got a bunch of short-term parking options to suit everyone’s needs.

Getting Started

Parking on Campus Basics

There are two ways to park on campus: by permit or payment (short-term parking).
Permits are renewed annually and best for those who have a vehicle on campus frequently.
Parking rules are enforced whenever the university is open.
Keep in mind: Parking is a privilege, not a right.

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Permit Availability

Permits are available on a first come, first serve, space available basis for all eligible Cornell faculty, employees, and students.

Learn more: virtual permits, employee tiered permit parking, and student permits.

Parking Compliance

Make sure to verify your permit and vehicle information at myparking.cornell.edu before returning to campus.

Familiarize yourself with parking regulations, which may change at night and weekends.

Upcoming campus events can impact parking – plan accordingly.

Violations of permit and payment requirements will result in fine-due citations.

Vehicle Registration

Employees and students must register their license plate with Transportation Services (this includes cars, motorcycles, and motor scooters and when using Short-Term parking).

Make sure to keep your info up to date.

Have any of the following on campus? Car; motorcycle; scooter/moped; bike/e-bike. Register with Transportation Services today.

Daily Decision Parking

Pros: Commuter focused program; pay for daily parking using your phone.

Download the ParkMobile app to get started.

Visit Short-Term parking for more information.

Daily Decision, parking as simple as 1, 2, 3! 1. Create a parking account. 2. Park & Pay. 3. Go!

Alternative Commuting Methods

Having a personal vehicle on campus can be convenient, but keep in mind that parking at Cornell can be difficult, with limited spots and sometimes high costs.

Below are some suggested alternative ways to get around campus.

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University Holiday Parking

Permit and payment regulations are relaxed during official university holidays. If the university is open for business, permit and payment rules are in effect and will be enforced.