Incoming Freshmen Resident students are allowed to park their cars on campus after purchasing a valid ODU parking permit.
Resident Student parking locations are enforced 24 hours per day, seven days per week, year-round for permits. Only one vehicle can be registered to a residential permit at any time.
Students should not bring cars to Norfolk with the assumption that they can be parked on the streets or public areas of our neighboring communities to try and avoid purchasing a parking permit. ODU works with its neighbors to reduce traffic flow and parking in nearby off-campus neighborhoods, and students are expected to help ODU be a good neighbor.
Resident Permit Prices
Available to all students living in ODU housing. Valid in Resident parking locations (see map).
*Daily Permits are also available for $10 per day.
Fall Semester Student Permit
$176
Valid from August 12 – December 31. Does not automatically renew. Non-Refundable.
30-Day Student Permit
$59
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.
Notice
As of August 1, 2020, there is only one (1) classification of Resident parking permit. It is no longer based on a student's on-campus housing location and is valid in all Residential parking locations.
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 - Myy 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | $143 | $71.50 | $0 |
| Evening | $59 | $29.50 | $0 |
| Perimeter | $88 | $44 | $0 |
| Resident | $176 | $88 | $0 |
Shuttles circulate campus during the week and go off-campus on weekends. Track with the Transloc App.
On-demand van service to get you home safe after dark. Requests can only be made through the Transloc App.
Ride HRT regional transit for $50/year. Access to all ferry, bus and light rail services.
Rent out a bike for a week or a semester. Click here to learn more.
