PLATE IT FORWARD 

March 30, 2026 - April 10, 2026

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SPRING 2026 SEMESTER PARKING PERMITS

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Permit purchases must be made from a desktop or laptop computer – do not use a mobile device such as a phone or tablet. 
If you experience any issues while using a desktop or laptop, please send an email with information and screenshots to parking@csuohio.edu.

All sales will be Online Only. Visit the Permit Q&A page for more information. 

U-PASS PICK-Up

The RTA U-Pass is available for the Spring 2026 semesters for eligible students. Pick up from the locations below. Make sure to bring your Viking ID.

January 7 - January 16 (Monday - Friday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.): 2nd floor | Student Center Pick up at the U-Pass table located on the 2nd floor near the Innerlink to Berkman Hall. U-Pass pick-up is not available on University Holidays. 

After Tuesday, January 20 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.):  Parking and Transportation Services (BH115) 

*Eligibility

• Eligible students should be registered in CampusNet for spring classes and bring a valid Viking ID.
• You must be a student enrolled full-time at CSU. The university considers a student enrolled full-time with 12 credits as an undergraduate, 9 credits as a graduate student, or 12 credits as a law student.
• Part-time students are not eligible to participate in the U-Pass program.
  • For non-eligible students, please speak with your academic coach of the Division of Student Belonging and Success for assistance in exploring transit options that work for you.
• Click U-PASS for more information. 

Live tracking of spaces

The real-time tracking of available spaces in the garages can be viewed below: 

For the weekly events calendar that may impact parking, please click here. 

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