Parking

Commuter Student Parking

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Permit Pricing

Refund Policy

Parking Rules

How to Purchase a Parking Permit (Video)


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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 location on the Parking Map or view the individual locations below:

  1. White permits provide access to non-core surface lots and the South Garage. 
    • 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.
  3. Evening [valid after 3:30 p.m.] permits provide access to White/Green parking locations after 3:30pm. South Garage access is not available. Only available during fall and spring semesters.
  4. Night [valid after 5:30 p.m.] permits provide access to White/Green parking locations after 5:30pm. South Garage access is not available. Only available during fall and spring semesters.
    • Click here for Additional Permit Information. 
  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. 
  6. Lot 43 and Lot 71 Daily parking permits: Daily permits can be purchased based on your class schedule. Restrictions apply. Click here for more information. 
CSU Parking Commuter Student Prices for

FALL 2022 (AUGUST 20, 2022 - DECEMBER 31, 2022)

SPRING 2023 (JANUARY 1, 2023 - MAY 19, 2023)

SUMMER 2023 (MAY 20, 2023 - AUGUST 18, 2023)

Permit Options Price
WHITE PERMIT (valid 5:00am - 11:59pm)  

Semester Permit

     Fall '22 valid 8/20/2022-12/31/2022

     Spring '23 valid 1/1/2023-5/19/2023

$188.00 per semester
Summer '23, 12 week, (valid May 20 - August 18) $141.00
Summer '23, 6 weeks, (valid for May 20 - June 30 or July 1 - August 18**) **Second six-week permit for 7/1 -8/18 will go on sale 6/15/2023. $71.00 (each 6-week term)
   
GREEN PERMIT (valid 5:00am - 11:59pm)  

Semester Permit

     Fall '22 valid 8/20/2022-12/31/2022

     Spring '23 valid 1/1/2023-5/19/2023

$272.00 per semester
Summer '23, 12 week, (valid May 20 - August 18) $204.00
Summer '23, 6 week, (valid for May 20 - June 30 or July 1 - August 18**) **Second six-week permit for 7/1 -8/18 will go on sale 6/15/2023. $102.00 (each 6 week term)
   
EVENING PERMIT (valid 3:30pm - 11:59pm)   
Evening Semester Permit, (Not available during Summer Semester) $188.00 per semester
   
NIGHT PERMIT (valid 5:30pm - 11:59pm)   
Night Semester Permit, (Not available during Summer Semester) $171.00 per semester
   
LOT 43 - ONE DAY ONLY (More information) Limited Quantity (Not available during Summer Semester) $3.00 per day
   
Lot 71 - ONE DAY ONLY (More information) Limited Quantity (Not available during Summer Semester) $6.00 per day
   
OVERNIGHT PARKING Surcharge (valid for 24/7 in permit zone) $125.00 per semester (add to the above permit cost)
Student Overnight (not available on Evening or Night Permits)  
   
Daily Visitor Parking Option Visitor Parking

 

Parking Locations  
WHITE PERMIT LOCATIONS GREEN PERMIT LOCATIONS EVENING AND NIGHT PERMIT LOCATIONS***
Lot 14 - (1842 Payne Ave) West Garage (WG)* -  (1851 E. 17th St) Valid during restricted hours to all facilities EXCEPT the following:
Lot 40 - (2000 Prospect Ave) Central Garage (CG)* - (1880 E. 21st St)  Excludes South Garage (SG)*
Lot 41 - (1850 Carnegie Ave)

Main Classroom Garage (MG) - (1899 E. 22nd St)

Excludes Prospect Garage (PG)*
Lot 50 - (2231 Payne Ave) UG Garage - (2399 Euclid Ave)  
Lot 54 - (2399 Chester Ave) Lot 20 - (1870 E. 19th St)  
Lot 57 - (1771 E. 24th St) East Garage (EG)* - (2506 Chester Ave)  
South Garage (SG)* - (2101 E. 21st St) South Garage (SG)* - (2101 E. 21st St) ***Evening and Night permits are not available during Summer Semesters
Central Garage (CG)* - (1880 E. 21st St)  Valid 5:30pm - 11:59pm; Monday-Friday/5am - 11:59pm; Saturday/Sunday Lot 40 - (2000 Prospect Ave)

*VIKING CARD REQUIRED FOR PERMIT ACCESS

  Lot 71 - (2450 Prospect Ave)  

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

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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.

2022-2023 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.

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UPDATED: 5/9/23