Parking
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
Campus parking is usually only available with a permit or payment. Parking rules and permit limits are in place whenever the university is open and enforced strictly. If you get too many parking tickets, you might not be able to purchase or renew your annual permit, and your car could even get booted or towed. There is an exception in most time-zone areas(Metered/Short Term Options). Please keep in mind that parking on campus is a privilege not a right.
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Alternative Commuting Methods
Parking at Cornell can be difficult, with limited spots and sometimes high costs. The Transportation Department highly suggest you try other ways to get around, like biking or taking public transportation.
Permit Availability
Parking permits are distributed to eligible faculty, employees, and students on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Certain permit areas may impose additional work-in-zone or residency requirements. Should a permit area become unavailable due to capacity or eligibility constraints, please contact the Transportation Department for alternative parking arrangements.
Parking Compliance
Students, faculty, and staff returning to campus are strongly advised to visit myparking.cornell.edu prior to parking to verify their permit and vehicle information. All Parking Regulations are strictly enforced throughout the campus and may be subject to change on nights and weekends. Community members should also anticipate potential traffic and parking disruptions associated with upcoming events. Violations of permit and payment requirements will result in the issuance of fine-due citations.
Vehicle Registration
If you’re bringing your personal car, motorcycle, or motor scooter to campus, make sure to register your license plate with Transportation Services. Whether you’re parking with a permit or using short-term(metered/daily decision) options, it’s important to keep your vehicle info up to date. Just register your plate and update the info whenever needed.
Daily Decision Parking
Low-cost Parking Options
The Daily Decision program is a great way for commuters to save money and time when they need to park. With the ParkMobile app, you can choose from a variety of short-term parking options, and you can pay for them right from your phone. It’s like having a personal parking assistant!
To learn more about the Daily Decision program, visit the Daily Decision page. You can also download the ParkMobile app, create an account, and start parking right away. It’s that easy!
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.
University Holidays
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Break
- Winter Break
