Students driving to ODU MUST use either a valid ODU parking permit or hourly parking Payment to park on campus.
There are several permit options for commuters (students who do not reside in University Housing). Your available parking options depend on which permit you purchase. Review the different Commuter Permit options to decide which one is best for you, and contact us with any questions.
You may also want to check out other transportation options to get to ODU, which can save money and the environment!
Commuter Permit
General student parking permit for non-residents only. Valid in all Commuter parking locations (learn more).
*Daily Permits are also available for $10 per day.
Fall Semester Permit
$143
Valid from August 12 – December 31. Does not automatically renew. Non-Refundable.
30-Day Student Permit
$47
Valid thirty (30) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
Weekly Student Permit
$25
Valid seven (7) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
Perimeter Permit
Perimeter parking permits for non-residents only. Perimeter Permits are only valid in Perimeter parking locations
*Daily Permits are also available for $10 per day.
Fall Semester Permit
$88
Valid from August 12 – December 31. Does not automatically renew. Non-Refundable.
30-Day Student Permit
$29
Valid thirty (30) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
Weekly Student Permit
$25
Valid seven (7) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
Evening Permit
Affordable option for all commuters who only need to park on campus after 3:45 p.m.
Only valid after 3:45 p.m.
*Daily Permits are also available for $10 per day.
Fall Semester Permit
$59
Valid from August 12 – December 31. Does not automatically renew. Non-Refundable.
30-Day Student Permit
$20
Valid thirty (30) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
Weekly Student Permit
$25
Valid seven (7) days from purchase date. Does not automatically renew. Non-refundable.
The Commuter Permit is a general student parking permit available to commuters ONLY (not residents).
Valid any time in:
- Lot 1
- Lot 11
- Lot 16
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Lot 47
- Lot 58
- Constant Center 43rd St. Garage: Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5
- Constant Center 45th St. Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 5
- 43rd & Elkhorn Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 4
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Also valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
Commuter Permits are NEVER valid in:
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
Perimeter Permits are a great option for commuters who don't mind parking further away and walking or using an alternative mode (e-scooter, e-bike, bike, Monarch Transit bus, etc.) to save money.
Valid any time in:
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Also valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- All Commuter parking locations
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
- Faculty/Staff Carpool spaces
Perimeter Permits are NEVER valid in:
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
Evening Permits are an affordable option for commuters who only need to park on campus in the evening. It is ONLY valid AFTER 3:45PM. Evening Permit holders are advised to use a Visitor's Daily Permit or utilize hourly parking if they need to park on campus before 3:45PM.
Valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- Lot 1
- Lot 11
- Lot 16
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Lot 47
- Lot 58
- Constant Center 43rd St. Garage: Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5
- Constant Center 45th St. Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 5
- 43rd & Elkhorn Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 4
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
- Faculty/Staff Carpool spaces
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Evening Permits are NEVER valid in:
- ANY location before 3:45PM
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
The Commuter Permit is a general student parking permit available to commuters ONLY (not residents).
Valid any time in:
- Lot 1
- Lot 11
- Lot 16
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Lot 47
- Lot 58
- Constant Center 43rd St. Garage: Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5
- Constant Center 45th St. Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 5
- 43rd & Elkhorn Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 4
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Also valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
Commuter Permits are NEVER valid in:
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
Perimeter Permits are a great option for commuters who don't mind parking further away and walking or using an alternative mode (e-scooter, e-bike, bike, Monarch Transit bus, etc.) to save money.
Valid any time in:
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Also valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- All Commuter parking locations
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
- Faculty/Staff Carpool spaces
Perimeter Permits are NEVER valid in:
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
Evening Permits are an affordable option for commuters who only need to park on campus in the evening. It is ONLY valid AFTER 3:45PM. Evening Permit holders are advised to use a Visitor's Daily Permit or utilize hourly parking if they need to park on campus before 3:45PM.
Valid AFTER 3:45 p.m. in:
- Lot 1
- Lot 11
- Lot 16
- Lot 42
- Lot 43
- Lot 47
- Lot 58
- Constant Center 43rd St. Garage: Levels 1, 2, 3, & 5
- Constant Center 45th St. Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 5
- 43rd & Elkhorn Garage: Levels 2, 3, & 4
- Evening Faculty/Staff locations
- Faculty/Staff Carpool spaces
- Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Evening Permits are NEVER valid in:
- ANY location before 3:45PM
- Hourly Parking
- ADA Accessible parking (without accompanying ADA permit)
- Resident Parking Areas
- Reserved Parking spaces
- Restricted Zones
Refunds
Depending on the type of parking permit purchased, it may be eligible for a refund. Permit types other than Fall and Spring semester permits are NEVER eligible for a refund once they have been purchased. Refunds for Fall and Spring semester permits will be issued according to the chart below. Refund Requests must be submitted in writing to parking@odu.edu. Refunds will be calculated based on the date the email was received. Spring 2025 Semester permits will be available for purchase DECEMBER 2, 2024, and will be valid January 1, 2025 – May 11, 2025.
Spring Semester Refund Schedule
| Dec 2 - Jan 21 | Jan 22 - Jan 28 | Jan 29-May 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | $143 | $71.50 | $0 |
| Evening | $59 | $29.50 | $0 |
| Perimeter | $88 | $44 | $0 |
| Resident | $176 | $88 | $0 |