Commuter Student Parking Information

Permit Types

Permit Pricing

Refund Policy

Parking Rules

How to Purchase a Parking Permit (Video)

Purchase permits via CSU GO Online Parking System, by logging in using your CSU ID and Campus Net password.

• Permits are priced based on the parking zone.
• Viking Cards are required for permit holders to access garages.
• Class registration for the most current term is required to purchase a permit.
• Parking accounts must be up-to-date and all citations paid to purchase a permit.
• All permits are limited and may sell out.

Commuter Students: 4 types of permits. View the various locations on the Parking Map or view the individual locations below. For additional permit information, click here. White permits provide access to non-core surface lots and the South Garage. 

1.  
   • You can save money, if you are willing to walk farther from white permit facilities to your campus destination and/or use the RTA and the Campus Safety Escort service.
   • If you park on campus two (2) or more times per week, a White permit offers the best daily value for parking on campus.
   • Green and White permits will sell out. Click here for Sold out Permit Information.
2. Green permits provide access to all core garages, a few core surface lots and the South Garage.
   • Green and White permits will sell out. Click here for Sold out Permit Information.
3. Evening [valid after 3:30 p.m.] permits provide access to most white and green parking locations based on specific time restrictions. South Garage and Prospect Garage access are not available with Evening and Night permits. This permit is only available during fall and spring semesters.
4. Night [valid after 5:30 p.m.] permits provide access to most white and green parking locations based on specific time restrictions. South Garage and Prospect Garage access are not available with Evening and Night permits. This permit is only available during fall and spring semesters.
5. Middough Garage (Lot 13): Two areas to park.
   • CSU Students, Faculty & Staff are not permitted to park their personal vehicle inside the garage before 4:00pm weekdays.  After 4:00pm weekdays and anytime on weekends, parking is permitted by displaying any valid CSU parking permit.
   • CSU Alley Parking Spaces are available on the East side of the Middough Garage. Parking is available from 5:00am - 11:59pm by obtaining any valid CSU parking permit. 

Is a permit right for you? Check out alternative parking options here.

Campus Safety Escort

Students who must walk on campus at night are encouraged to use CSU Escorts by calling 216-687-2020 (Campus Extension 2020) when traveling to and from destinations.

College Based Arrangements

Parking & Transportation Services has made arrangements with specific colleges or academic departments to address unique service situations.

• College of Business: Accelerated MBA and Executive MBA students may contact the college's office for details.
• College of Law: Recent graduates preparing for the Ohio Bar Exam may contact the college's office for details.
• YACK Sticker Program

Refund Policy

Refund requests submitted for permits that are lost or stolen must be accompanied by a police report.  For more Refund Policy information, click here.

Parking Rules

Each individual who chooses to park at Cleveland State University is expected to comply with established rules and procedures. See additional information under Parking Rules.

UPDATED: 6/27/24