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Sidewalks/Fire Lanes
Vehicles parked on the sidewalk (not in a designated parking space) or parking in a fire lane are subject to a $100 violation. Please ensure you are parking in a parking lot, in a parking space.
Jan 5, 2022
SUMMER 2025 PARKING PERMITS WILL BE AVAILABLE MONDAY APRIL, 27TH
CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL PERMIT INFORMATION
If you're visiting for new student orientation, please refer to your email for what parking lot you are permitted in. Permit's for orientation are not available through the parking portal.
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)
Click here to register for your permit or manage your account on the Citizen Connect Portal.
Mission
To offer information and efficient customer service resulting in a positive parking experience in support of the university's mission to empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service.