Overnight Visitor Parking
Policy Update As Of October 7, 2026
From Thursday evening through Sunday morning, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., all vehicular access to campus will need to travel through the arch entrance on Campus Drive off Lake Michigan Drive. All vehicles must enter campus from this location. All other access roads will be blocked for entry during this time. Vehicles may exit from any street or road.
Only vehicles operated/occupied by individuals who are students, faculty, staff, contractors/vendors/service providers on University-related business, buses, food delivery or rideshare, emergency and public safety personnel, recreation ID holders, individuals authorized by the Department of Public Safety, or pre-registered guests will be allowed access to GVSU through this entrance at these times.
It is important to always have your GVSU-issued ID card on your person. You will be required to show it as you enter campus. You must also be prepared to show your ID when you enter your residence hall.
If you want to host a guest, please review the guest policy and register your guest by 5:00 pm the day BEFORE THEY ARRIVE ON CAMPUS. If they are not registered before the deadline, they will be turned away. You can register your guests here (Housing Guest Registration).
Even if you are a student living off campus, you must still register any guests you plan to bring onto GVSU’s campus anytime from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays by 5:00 p.m. the day before arrival.
Cars that are not registered with GVSU will be ticketed $150 per night and may be towed.
Weekend Overnight Visitor Parking
Permits are required for visitors on the Valley campus 24/7 in residential and specialty-signed spaces.
Parking on the sidewalk or in restricted areas is not allowed.
Cars that are not registered with GVSU will be ticketed for a $150 parking violation and/or towed.
Traffic will be controlled through the entry and exit off of Lake Michigan Dr.
Visitors will have to create an online parking portal account in order to register for a weekend visitor permit. Registering your guest through the housing form does not register them for parking; this is a 2-step process.
The weekend visitor permit will only be valid from Thursday at 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. Monday morning.
GVSU students who do not have a permit need to register to avoid receiving a violation over the weekend
Weekday Overnight Visitor Parking
Permits are required for visitors on the Valley campus 24/7 in residential and specialty-signed spaces.
Visitors staying overnight on the Valley campus on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) must obtain an overnight parking permit from one of the Parking Services offices. The University reserves the right to restrict overnight parking when necessary. Hours and location information.
Parking on the sidewalk or in restricted areas is not allowed.
Cars that are not registered with GVSU will be ticketed and/or towed.
Where Can I Park?
Visitors staying overnight on campus must obtain an overnight parking permit. The University reserves the right to restrict overnight parking when necessary. The permit may not be requested by a GVSU student or resident. Overnight Visitor Permits are required 24/7 and will only be valid in the Seward Flat Lot and Seward Ramp Parking Lots. If an overnight guest is parked in another lot, fees will apply.
Hours and location information
Visitor permit registration form
Parking on the sidewalk or in restricted areas is not allowed.
Cars that are not registered with GVSU will be ticketed and/or towed.