GVSU IS A PERMIT-ONLY CAMPUS

• Visitors that do not have a permit, you may obtain one from either of our offices or utilize the pay-to-park locations. Currently enrolled students, Faculty/Staff with active appointments, individuals with GVRP permits, and/or tenants are not eligible to use visitor permits. Marked visitor spaces and visitor permit required lots are enforced 24/7.
• Parking permits are required on the Allendale Campus and Grand Rapids Campuses with the exception of Pay-to-Park areas. Permits are required Monday-Thursday 3:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Friday 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Permits are required in residential spaces 24/7.
• Overnight parking (3:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.) is only permitted in residential parking areas.
• Pay-to-Park areas near academic buildings require payment Monday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. year-round unless otherwise noted. Pay-to-Park areas located in and near residential buildings require payment 24/7 year-round. Our current Pay-to-Park contractor is ParkMobile. (ParkMobile information can be found here) Pay-2-Park sessions must be started before leaving the vehicle unattended. 

Click here to register for your permit or manage your account on the Citizen Connect Portal.

YMCA

YMCA Members and Staff are only permitted to park in the Seward Ramp after the patrons plate has been registered with the YMCA. 

YMCA Members get 2.5hrs of free parking and then will be charged $2.50/hr. that is exceeded past the time limit. 

Current GVSU Students, Faculty and Staff are not eligible for free parking benefit through the YMCA, an active GVSU permit is required.

Any questions regarding permit registration and troubles should be directed towards the YMCA.